I will expand on it a little bit as it can be taken in several different ways. The easiest/quickest way to a new job is with someone's inside recommendation. There is a fair amount of people, who volunteer for a wide cross-section of companies out there. Obviously, don't do things you don't care about ( it will only make you miserable ), but I am sure some of your skill set would be valuable to someone out there.
The old adage about doing what you would do for free is very powerful. It also helps companies make the decision to let you in the door. Enthusiastic? Willing to work for free? Why wouldn't I try out this person?
If a job opens up you're well placed to get it. If you were wrong about the job and it sucks you can get out easily. If you're actually useful companies will often discover they have money to hire you. If, after a while, you don't get an internal offer, well you're still actively working in the field of your choice which eliminates the original problem of being perceived as 'unemployed' and you can look elsewhere!
Finally I would recommend even part time work for no pay rather than the soul crushing slog through craigslist and sitting at home all day.
If you need cash quick and you are punctual, good with people and focused on the task, you have a lot of options.
There are a ton of jobs in the service Industry, in healthcare or transport.
Just get any job to pay the bills, there is no shame in flipping burgers or washing the old.
Since you can view it as only temporary, like for 3 month or 6 month period you can give it your best shot.
Try to be outstanding and try to get the best performance review possible.
It is often easier to switch jobs, than to apply from nothing.
A good performance review in a totally different field can do wonders for interviews.
Most companies don't want trouble and don't want low level employees to give advice how to improve something. By doing this, you make the people above you look bad and they don't want that even if what you say is correct and helpful.
Basically if you find a new job, do only what is required from you, don't poke around, don't try to find vulnerabilities, don't spy on co-workers, don't report anyone (unless they are breaking the law and put someone else in danger).
Maybe you believe in those stories from a janitor to an executive after some magic moment, but in the real life this doesn't happen. There are no shortcuts. You should consider that you may also be on the spectrum and you simply got wrong how social interactions work - if you cannot afford a therapist, you could look around for books on the topic. Unfortunately can't think of any now, apart from maybe "Look me in the eye" by John Elder Robison
Then the ultimate way to get a job when you are unemployable is to start a company. I know this sounds stupid when you are on the brink of being homeless, but you could consider getting just any job and start a project in your spare time. If you come up with something that excites you and make it work, you'll also have a good resume material that could help with getting a job or an investor.
Alternatively I would propose to work a job in a wildly different field for a few months, for example waiting tables, in a grocery or at a recycling company.
Your horizon will be exploded by the people you meet and work with.
I will expand on it a little bit as it can be taken in several different ways. The easiest/quickest way to a new job is with someone's inside recommendation. There is a fair amount of people, who volunteer for a wide cross-section of companies out there. Obviously, don't do things you don't care about ( it will only make you miserable ), but I am sure some of your skill set would be valuable to someone out there.
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