... of my money. And how you can help fix that. (No, I'm not looking for charity. I'm looking for help. So if you don't have anything nice to say, go troll someone else's diary. My blood pressure is high enough already.)
I know I'm not unique. I'm one of those 15 million Americans MB keeps writing about who aren't counted in the official unemployment statistics because we've given up looking for a job. Too many applicants for too few jobs, I guess. Like some, I've started freelancing and for the most part, that's been a good thing. Less commuting, more time for the kids. I've gotten some nice projects in the last three years too - for Fortune 500 companies such as Sherwin Williams as well as local businesses like my neighborhood music store. But lately... nothing.
I apologize for the "woe is me" tone this is about to take. But I need help, and I'm desperate.
If you're still with me, take the jump over the Orange Squiggly Thing to see how you can help.
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