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Why is it so hard to find a job that will hire you? Retail, Receptionist, Restaurants (non alcoholic serving), gas stations, class 5 truck driver (clean criminal record)  
 
I have been looking for work for over 6 months and have applied to many different job sites aside from ebrandon such as indeed.ca and jobs.ca just to name a couple. No one wants to hire me. In previous jobs I have always worked my assigned shifts, picked up extra work and reason for not working at this time is my position was closing. However the boss told me that any jobs I apply to and need references that the boss would put in a good word for me.  
 
Indeed advertises their jobs, sometimes views the profile, or views your profile and just doesn't contact you.  
 
 
Is there any school courses that are free or don't cost to much money such as:  
Insurance broker advisor,  
Receptionist or  
Working at Banks/Credit unions  
 
that you can take online at home?  
 
Is this a sign that I'm suppose to move away from Brandon where I have been for over 20 years and was born and grew up in Manitoba.

It is indeed a humbling experience looking for work these days. Going through this experience has left me exhausted, and mentally drained.  
 
When I was previously working it never occurred to me how much the world has change. Everyday you hear about labour shortage - well I assure you there is zero shortage out there. There are many employees that need to feel what it's like to be on the other side of this, it would definitely open a few eyes.  
 
There are many reasons that you're passed over and most of them have absolutely nothing to do with you. I have got to the point personally where I am resigned that I will not get meaningful work ever. It's a very depressing feeling of despair.  
 
I wish I could give you some advice - I simply have none.