I have been out of work for almost two years. Now granted I have been substitute teaching but to me that is out of work as its ad hoc and a pittance. I agree with a combination of some responses. You have to look into any assitance out there. If your in the us I know this can be daunting because nothing is really out there to even help you get started. Check at every level. Your town/city, township, county, state, federal. There is not much but anything at this point helps. It sucks but you will have to put in an inordinate amount of time both getting and micromanaging the thing because of how it works in the us and it will be worth less than minimum wage in most cases with the work you put in but it results in something as compared to resumes which may never result in anything. Next as another person said you have to only spend for necessities. rent, basic utilities, food. I often mention having zero disposable income because until I get a job that is the case. I mean there are a ton of stupid little purchases that im desperate to make but don't. Finally obviously you look for work both a real job that gets you back into the black and pickup work that will work for you. Unfotunately we have a situation, at least near me, where many people are looking for work. Then fight the crippling depersion as much as you can and look for help with things like that. So far though I have not been able to find any sources that actually do anything that might help. There is like phone numbers and such but ultimately you need the right insurance things or such.