I'll try to be vague as to not dox myself.
I've been applying to / interviewing for jobs for about a year now and nothing has panned out. I am unable to relocate (for reasons that are far too complicated for me to discuss here). I have a neurological disability and cannot drive or operate machinery. I have no family. I'm at a point where I have stopped going to the doctor and I am rationing life-saving medication. I'm behind on most bills. I have tried unsuccessfully to get on disability. I am capable, intelligent, and physically strong, but I find that because of the neurological disability, I often do not interview well. Disclosing this does not seem to improve my prospects.
My resume is actually pretty impressive, but for whatever reason, I'm just not finding a job. I have traditionally filled high-level creative positions--namely writing, editing, photography, graphic arts, etc--but I am not above anything. I've applied to hundreds of menial, minimum wage, entry-level jobs with no success either.
I have pursued all kinds of job-finding programs, but have not found any particularly useful. They usually look over my resume, tell me I should have no problem finding a job, have me apply to a few positions, and leave it at that. Rinse and repeat.
I've exhausted all connections, friends, putting in a good word, networking, etc. It just feels so bleak out here. What are you all doing to find employment here in Tucson?