I need a good job

[Spirit Flyer]

I graduated from college with a journalism degree in '04. It seems like all the doors to journalism jobs are closed to me. I've also had some health problems in the last few years and could definitely use insurance. It's frustrating for me to know there are other people my age who are married with good jobs and children. It's difficult for me because I think a lot of what means to be a man in our society is related to a person's ability to hold down a job and not having a good one doesn't do much for my self esteem. 

[stshores24]

Gosh, I'm sorry. I know something what you're feeling, not having a good job. I will be praying for you. Things will turn out OK, I promise!

[Spirit Flyer]

Thanks man. I appreciate your empathy.

[PURE SILVER]

Starflyer69; know exactly where you are coming from; now and when I was a little younger.  What I found out was God was leading me through another open door and it really took a hammer to fall for me to realize it!   Now, I am in the same spot again and I hope it doesn't take as much for me to see where God is leading this time!   I am praying for you. Very hard spot to be in! 

[Spirit Flyer]

I graduated from college almost four years ago and have yet to land a decent job. It's frustrating because I feel disappointed that I'm way behind in my 5-year plan (joking about the 5-year plan) and angry that things aren't coming together. There are too many jobs out there that don't pay enough to afford an apartment. Where I live it's about $700-800 a month for a small apartment.

So it's a challenge to trust God when things aren't coming together. It makes me thankful for my family because without them I would have to find another place to live. I think I need to take some steps, but I don't know what steps are next. Sometimes hearing from God for me is difficult.

[stshores24]

Yeah, we've been having financial trouble for years. I'm trying to find a new and better job right now, because I really need something that'll net more money. We REALLY need a change this year.

[Spirit Flyer]

It seems like money is always an issue for younger people. Finding a way to pay for your living expenses can be really difficult. I wish I had the answers myself. As I write this I'm listening to Jason Martin sing: "What's the use in living if you can't make a good living?"

I guess it's just best to trust God that he will provide. Jesus said not to worry about what to eat or what to wear because the pagans run after such things. It's pretty crazy that the Son of God is essentially homeless traveling the country by foot and he's telling people not to worry about their jobs. 

[stshores24]

I guess it's just best to trust God that he will provide. Jesus said not to worry about what to eat or what to wear because the pagans run after such things. It's pretty crazy that the Son of God is essentially homeless traveling the country by foot and he's telling people not to worry about their jobs. 

I've never heard it said like that before...but yeah, you're right. If He wasn't worried, why should we be? Wow.

Yeah. What I'm doing is focusing on what I believe God wants me to focus on this year (goal #1 is learning Japanese) and I'll leave the job/money stuff to him. We'll manage what we have the best we can and trust God to take care of us.

[starflyer]

Hey, have you tried tithing to your local church? Commit to making this a lifestyle. This is the only time in the Bible that God told us to prove him.

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
Malachi 3:10-11

I am a huge believer in tithing. Trust the Lord in this and I guarantee that your situation will turn around.

[Le Vainqueur]

Also, remember that being a man in the sense of "having it all" is the American Dream more so than what's really required of us as believers. I'm a female so I'm not expert on what it means on being a man and I do know that being good providers and leaders is a big thing for you guys. Just keep in mind that just because your friends are married with kids, great jobs and money doesn't make you any less of a man. Often I think we get so wrapped up in stuff like that it makes us depressed. I know I do. Out of all of my friends I'm the only one that's single and I'm currently not working. It sucks sometimes and is depressing. Like others have stated, trust in the Lord for everything and don't worry about your friends, just worry about where God has you now and take 1 day at a time. I know that's diffiuclt and I myself am having a hard time doing it. But I honestly believe it is all we can do and pray of course.

[stshores24]

Tithing is critical, I agree. My wife and I have been faithful tithers ever since we started out together, and I've noticed that we have had unusual provision and protection over this time. Even though we haven't always had what we wanted, we haven't gone hungry or lacking for shelter, and that's what God promises!