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Maybe your friend needs to get some training or find a new strategy.

I had to attend an unemployment orientation yesterday. Total waste of time and city/state funds, but I saw a lady there, maybe 50-something who said she's never been unemployed in 30 years, and says her main problem is that no one will hire her because she has exactly zero computer skills. Now, in this day and age, I find it highly strange that this woman, who worked in a clerical position, has never used computers before. She then went on asking if and how the state will pay for her computer training. She then complained that private classes will not start until October and wanted the Dep't of Labor to somehow improve on that.

So it seems on one hand, this lady is starting to get the message the HARD WAY that it's up to her to improve her skills and certification and make herself more attractive to employers, but at the same time, still thinks it's Mommy Gov'ts job to help her along the way.

The Invisible Hand has a real nice way of smacking you on the ass to let you know it's in your own interests to help yourself and try something different when the same old same old isn't working.

I understand what you're saying, but the way I see it that any job that can be done by computer (which implies it can be done from home) can also be done from overseas much more cheaply. Thus, would it really matter now if she went out and did gain those computer skills?

The trick is to learn new skills WHILE working. Even someone who does fast food can do that. Offer to help the mgr. with the paperwork, show a willingness to learn and put in some extra time w/out complaining.

People muddle along, whining and complaining w/out realizing that many opportunities are at their fingertips.