Sorry to repeat advice others have offered earlier in the thread- but did you say you applied to Amazon ? If not the distribution center closest to you, then maybe the one in Baton Rouge ? I just know they actively hire a lot of people regardless of experience, and I don’t think the pay is bad.. Look, as many of us have said, we’ve been in similar situations and it seems dire but you have to be a little creative- meaning you might have to commute 2 or 3 hrs round trip a day for while, then after getting established for a few months you can ask to transfer to the Elmwood location near ur house.. that’s just one example of a way to start generating income though it isn’t ideal.. Also, and sorry if this has already been covered- have you thought of selling your house ? Again, not ideal but it’s a strong seller’s market, maybe you make a little nest egg to keep you going for a while until you find a job .. Just a thought .