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Its been six f*****g months, and I still haven't found a career path.

ITS BEEN SIX f*****g MONTHS, AND I HAVEN'T MANAGED TO FIND A JOB.

HOWEVER, THE b***h ASS WHORS MANAGED TO FIND GOOD EMPLOYMENT AND I DIDN'T.

Don't feel completely bad. I graduated college earlier this year and I'm going to be working for Sears in receiving. A minimal wage job that's part-time no less. But all things considered, if it will pay my college loans and help my parents out with a few things and I still end up saving $50 or so at the end of the month I'm glad.

One thing at a time. Perhaps try searching for freelance work? (like Elance and Freelancer.com) Yes, you would have to sell yourself - and it will take a bit of effort. But at least you might be able to get some jobs or money coming in - if part time and sporadic.

In this economy, job hunting is a frustrating, stressful and often long-term process. This probably isn't what you want to hear, but six months isn't really an insanely long time to be looking for work. But it's still exhausting and frustrating.

I've heard that most vacancies aren't actually advertised. To look for these jobs, you would research organisations in the field that you're interested in. Make a list of them and their contact information. Then you would call them, and politely ask to speak to the person in charge of hiring. Then, when you talk to the hiring person, tell them that you are interested in working for them and describe what your qualifications qualify you to do. This is a daunting prospect for those on the spectrum, but apparently a lot of people get interviews that way, and it tends to be more successful than replying to job advertisements.

Also, part time volunteering can be a good way to build up experience you can talk about on your CV and in a cover letter. Look for volunteer opportunities in the field you want to work in. This is a good idea if your CV lacks work experience.