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Mar 15, 2023
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I don not know what to do. There are nearly no options for me. College is a no due to no evening courses or employment as well as God seemingly saying no to it also. No work seems to show up for me that I can do. God seems to say no to self employment. And even trading online seems to be banned for my by God.

I'm a broke loser at home with parents over 40. Why does God not give me funds or direction. What do I do other than wait another long period with next to no help or guidance even after praying? God seems silent and inactive except to tell me off. Nothing seems to get better. I'm getting too old to continue to care or live in this way of meaninglessness. I need more than nothing except an unknown dream of something that no-one knows in heaven etc. Something. What to do?
 

Lynx

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Can you work fast food? McDonald's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, they always seem to be hiring.
 

Genipher

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Online college courses? You can often work on them on your own time. And if you're in the USA you might be able to get financial aid.
 
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I don not know what to do. There are nearly no options for me. College is a no due to no evening courses or employment as well as God seemingly saying no to it also. No work seems to show up for me that I can do. God seems to say no to self employment. And even trading online seems to be banned for my by God.

I'm a broke loser at home with parents over 40. Why does God not give me funds or direction. What do I do other than wait another long period with next to no help or guidance even after praying? God seems silent and inactive except to tell me off. Nothing seems to get better. I'm getting too old to continue to care or live in this way of meaninglessness. I need more than nothing except an unknown dream of something that no-one knows in heaven etc. Something. What to do?
What do you mean when you say that God is telling you off? How so?
 
May 8, 2014
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I believe that God is tired of hearing the "poor me, I can't work" argument from his followers. I see help wanted signs everywhere. You have to start somewhere. Get out and look.

2Th 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

What can happen when you start at the bottom. The Walmart CEO started as a stock boy in the store.

If you continue to set on your thumbs, and asking God for a job, you'll spend the rest of your life in misery, complaining about being unemployed.
 

jacko

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I believe that God is tired of hearing the "poor me, I can't work" argument from his followers. I see help wanted signs everywhere. You have to start somewhere. Get out and look.

2Th 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

What can happen when you start at the bottom. The Walmart CEO started as a stock boy in the store.

If you continue to set on your thumbs, and asking God for a job, you'll spend the rest of your life in misery, complaining about being unemployed.

pride gets in the way a lot of times.
 
Nov 18, 2024
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Chick fil a is a christian company off every sunday etc.
We go through hard times but hes always with us. Id continue to pray daily for your situation to get better. You cant feel like god dont want me to do this or have bad feelings towards him when were in hard times. I am in a simular situation as well, but I apply to everyplace i can think and I pray daily several times a day not just asking for my situation to improve but to give thanks for what i do have.. just remember although it may not seem like it at times. Someone else is always worse off then we think we are..
 

JohnDB

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I don not know what to do. There are nearly no options for me. College is a no due to no evening courses or employment as well as God seemingly saying no to it also. No work seems to show up for me that I can do. God seems to say no to self employment. And even trading online seems to be banned for my by God.

I'm a broke loser at home with parents over 40. Why does God not give me funds or direction. What do I do other than wait another long period with next to no help or guidance even after praying? God seems silent and inactive except to tell me off. Nothing seems to get better. I'm getting too old to continue to care or live in this way of meaninglessness. I need more than nothing except an unknown dream of something that no-one knows in heaven etc. Something. What to do?
SKILLED TRADES.....

This is construction work like trim carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, pipe fitting, welding, and electrician. You learn on-the job and get paid WHILE LEARNING. And you had better learn or else! Classes are after working hours.
Gotta keep your nose clean and pass drug tests. You WILL earn as much as those with 4 year degrees in your area if not more.

It might not be what you want....but it's a solid career with benefits. It's gonna take work, ambition, initiative, and measured improvement over time. But it can pay REALLY WELL. If you want to offer up a bunch of excuses you can and you will be broke and unemployed. If you work hard and do good work you won't ever be out of work. (Begging for vacation time so you can spend your savings)

Yep, you wear work boots, hard hats, safety glasses, safety vests, and gloves....because you are blue collar. But there are much worse things to be.
 

Billyd

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My Grandson graduated from high school, applied for and got a welding apprentice job at a shipyard within a week. It pays just over $15/Hr, but he usually gets at least 10 hours of overtime. The shipyard hired 10 people the same week that they hired him.