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blazblu82's journey

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    I received an invitation for a virtual initial interview from a company on Monday, and I promptly replied with my availability. However, since then, I haven't heard anything back. I followed up with an email yesterday, but still no response. Today, I called the number provided in the email, but it went straight to voicemail, and I left a message with my contact information. I'm starting to feel anxious about the lack of communication. Am I being too impatient, or should I consider that they might have ghosted me? I'm in a tough spot looking for work, and this was the only opportunity that progressed this far.

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    I am currently looking for work-from-home (WFH) job listings due to some medical issues that have made traditional blue-collar jobs unfeasible for me. I’m legally blind and suffer from chronic foot ulcers, which have severely limited my ability to work. My last job lasted only 8 months because I was frequently out due to my condition, and I have been unemployed since April. Unfortunately, vocational rehabilitation services haven't been helpful in my job search. I have always worked in blue-collar roles and do not have a college degree, which further narrows my options. Right now, I’m living on disability, but after paying bills, I only have about $100 left each month. I’ve started using SNAP, but it’s not enough to cover my living expenses, and I’m relying on credit cards to buy food and medications. I need to find a job soon. I’m not very familiar with how to search for WFH jobs and I’m concerned about the possibility of scams. Ideally, I would prefer not to work from home, but the high cost of transportation and poor public transit in my area makes it difficult. Using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft is costly, and I can’t afford to take on a job that would replace my SSDI income without providing enough to live on. I can only make up to $16 an hour full-time to keep my SSDI or over $20 an hour to manage without it, which complicates my job search even further. If anyone has recommendations for reputable sources or websites where I can find legitimate WFH job opportunities, I would greatly appreciate it. I just need something that allows me to earn some income without relying on my credit cards.

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