I hope things improve for you soon.

He's a fiscal conservative but soured on the GOP after the Shrub's unaccounted-for expenditures.

And like I said, maybe Sean is right.

But is a good brother.

There is nothing wrong with the Liberal arts degree.

You follow your heart. And you are exactly where you are supposed to be right now.

Who knows, maybe for your brothers benefit more than your own

And I hope that your brother will learn that lecturing you does none of you any good.

And my bro is not so bad. He's just your basic old-school Irish Catholic who believes in conservative principles, and has grown distrustful of profligate GOP spending.

from an excellent school. It was a natural fit for him, so he has no regrets.

However, it took him a year to find a job, and that was at about 2/3 of the pay that previous graduates of his college (in his major) had been making.

A friend of mine tried to help him out and contacted his friends in business, and was surprised that he could find no openings for my nephew to apply to.

Tell your bro that even an engineering degree these days isn't a guarantee of a first job, or protection against future unemployment.

But Sean is already well-established in the profession. New engineers (or any college grads) are having a difficult time now.

in Kenmore. As much as I roll my eyes and have to bite my tongue, I realize I'm really lucky, too. Lucker than you -- my brother and sister-in-law don't lecture me.

Hope things turn around for you soon! And for me, too!

And my brother, though we frequently disagree, is a good man whom I've always loved and admired.

Best of luck getting back on your feet and so glad you have family that is willing to help. Be patient with your brother, his lecturing is coming from a good place, he cares about you and wants to see you in a good place in your life...take care of yourself.

trading texas sunshine for Everett's greyness is going to be a change, tho, unless you are used to it.
Everett is my hometown, and you can see where I fled to.
Once upon a time, not that long ago, Everett was blue collar dem.
And it is famous for the union strikes and the Wobblies battles on the waterfront...look that up and tell your brother all about it.

First off you have a place to stay

Secondly this is probably better than the first reason, you are out of Texas

Third you are really close to Seattle

You have a liberal arts degree, it might not be terribly practical, but being near Seattle might make it a bit more practical. If you have any ambitions to write there are probably some outlets around there that would appreciate your talent.

But I have to admit: I am prone to laziness. I don't need my brother to tell me that. :/

I have had a similar experience, except that now the Unemployment people have decided that I owe them $1,282 because I resigned from my part-time job to move a state away--in order to live rent free with a close friend. I have appealed their 'decision' and plan to do so again--and, as many more times as I can, until they deprive me of that option. I don't know where they expect me to get that much money. I guess they think I can poop it out of my ass.

But in the long term that's a genetic advantage!

I hope for better times for you-soon....

We're living on our savings while getting our business started.

I know unemployed engineers in WA who have gone through their savings. One used to own two homes on ten acres of land; he's renting a small apartment, now.

No one is without risk.

My brother is fortunate enough to have his own small business in addition to doing contract work.

There are worse places to be than Everett. Perhaps your brother can get you in to Boeing. Not everyone there has engineering degrees, but it does help to know someone. If he doesn't work there already he may know someone who does.

The job market here isn't as bad as many other places in the country. I don't know what you normally do for work but I do know that getting that offer can take some time. I know several people who are looking and it seems like 2 or 3 interviews are the norm before hiring managers make a decision. It's a grind. If you have office or customer service skills try Volt Temporary Services. They usually have the best long term temp assignments which is also a big trend here. This way they can avoid offering benefits. Microsoft uses them quite a bit. Also check out the local Work Source Office. There is one in downtown Everett and they are a great place to get resume feedback and interview classes. It's Free!

Good Luck and keep us posted on your hunting. There is a Career Help and Advice Group here on DU as well if you want a safe place to vent.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1119

My best wishes to you. Things will get better.

PEACE!

Where in Maine did you grow up? We're in Augusta and are looking into moving to Winthrop if a few things that we want to happen actually do happen.

Again, please accept my family's best wishes. We have known homelessness also.

PEACE!

Where the waters of Penobscot Bay are included as part of the town's geographic area!

Um, what time is it?

I was splitting tome between an office in Rockland and one in Belfast.

PEACE!

Very best of luck finding a good job you enjoy.

i hope you don't mind the rain up there lol

So I'm used to it, even though Texas has a better climate.

and hope your stay with your bro will actually do some good (It can, really!!) Glad you have a place to stay, and don't diss that Liberal Arts degree. It may seem 'soft' right now, but it did teach you HOW TO THINK (you're a Dem, right? that means you know how to think already, in my book!).

And of course I'm a Democrat! Sean is alreaady pissed with the Republican Party, and I vow to use the Demside of The Force to bring him around!

Jeez, it's only midnight here, but it feels like 2 AM! Anyway, I'm going to bed I thank everyone in this thread for their words of support. And, if anybody posts more encouragement in this thread after this beddy-bye, I promise to thank you tomorrow!

We should all be grateful for what we have, realizing that too many of our fellow citizens have not enjoyed good luck. I really wish I could wave a magic wand to make everything okay in America, which I still consider to be the greatest country on Earth. Alas, I am only one man. But I'm glad to be here on DU, and I thank you for welcoming me. Good night.