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Internet Job Searches

         Once I filed with the Employment Commission to find a job, all these job agencies had access to my info. That was a rotten thing for the state to do. Now every day I get phone calls and dozens of emails from places trying to help me find the right college or degree program to get a better job. The only classes I'm interested in are not career-oriented.

         A lot of the emails will say "local jobs", so I open them up only to find insurance sales pitches. Totally misleading. Uber contacts me about 10 times a day to be a driver. Most of the local jobs which are "matched" to my resume are for 18 wheelers, or CDL classes, nursing jobs--I have no CPN, LPN, or RN licensing--or even physicians. They're so carefully matched to my skills!

         If I wasn't afraid of unforeseen medical expenses, I would just retire early, but not collect SS until I'm eligible. As sure as I just say I'm dropping out of the work force, I'll need every penny I have for medical reasons AFTER insurance. In fact insurance is my major ongoing expense.

         By the way, "local" could be two hours away. I'm not commuting that far. And I'm not willing to relocate again at this stage. Those agencies should have a map built in their system.

         So I have to keep wading through the garbage, taking tips, and going to places I hear of, to see if I can find something tolerable for a few more years.