50-Somethings who have to change careers due to death of a spouse

[adamsfam116]

I have younger children, am in my fifties, and have a Bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology.  Finding a job which will allow me back in the market after taking time off to care for my terminally ill husband and then get my children and myself back on our emotional feet has been a challenge.  I would welcome advice, suggestions, anything from anyone so that we don't lose our home.  

Maybe I am just overwhelmed by the sheer number of applications I have filled out with no response.  Can anyone offer a new avenue of thought I have not tried?

Thank you for your help!

[manprop]

In Response to 50-Somethings who have to change careers due to death of a spouse:

I have younger children, am in my fifties, and have a Bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology.  Finding a job which will allow me back in the market after taking time off to care for my terminally ill husband and then get my children and myself back on our emotional feet has been a challenge.  I would welcome advice, suggestions, anything from anyone so that we don't lose our home.   Maybe I am just overwhelmed by the sheer number of applications I have filled out with no response.  Can anyone offer a new avenue of thought I have not tried? Thank you for your help!
Posted by suprmom29

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[adamsfam116]

I have younger children, am in my fifties, and have a Bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology.  Finding a job which will allow me back in the market after taking time off to care for my terminally ill husband and then get my children and myself back on our emotional feet has been a challenge.  I would welcome advice, suggestions, anything from anyone so that we don't lose our home.  

Maybe I am just overwhelmed by the sheer number of applications I have filled out with no response.  Can anyone offer a new avenue of thought I have not tried?

Thank you for your help!