By Charles Merriman 

 I had a hard time finding work previous to the recession, and with the status of the economy now, I find it nearly impossible. Ok, So I can't find a job to save my life. 

 I know that this is basically my own fault. I have alot of breaks in my work history. Between not being able to get to a job because of a lack of reliable transportation, or if I have transportation, the jobs being very  unreasonable to get to. Also, a some of my jobs have been seasonal. So I might only work them for 5 months at the most. Usually less though. I know it was coming, but it was still hard to get a job coming off of seasonal work. Who would hire someone that took a job that they knew it was ending? Or why would you hirer someone that has major holes in thier resume?

 Flip side of that, the only jobs I could get were $8/hr. I'm supposed to live on $250 a week? What apartment can I get for$250 a month, if I use the idea that you're supposed to use one week of pay for a place to live. 

 Yeah, I'm bitching. But I'm doing something about my situation. I'm going back to school for Computer Programming. I thought it would the best oppertunity for me at the moment. I know alot of people are doing it. And no, I'm not one of the people that would jump off the cliff...  Look at my pic! (Haha) 

 I just figured I'd share my story, if it helps, great! If it puts a smile on your face, I'll take that too. Feel free to contact me on here.