I've been living off unemployment for 6 months now and I've been applying for jobs the entire time. I have over five years relevant experience and I can't get so much as an entry level position. I've had tons of interviews, sure. Even some second interviews. I've followed up, offered work samples, references, letters of recommendation… I can't get hired. I've got some glowing rejection letters though.
I live in a mid sized city. I'm qualified. I interview well. But I'm not getting offers. I can't even take part time work in the meantime because if I'd make less than unemployment, and I already can't cover all my bills.
Oh, also, I'm trans. That couldn't possibly have anything to do with it though, right?
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