Benefits are ending soon and I have no offer after 9 years as a customer-service rep

My unemployment benefits end in 7 weeks and I have not found work as a customer-service rep. It has been weighing on me all week. I wonder about extended programmes or help from local agencies.

Food pantries and community kitchens helped us stretch the budget. No shame in using them.

Ask your state agency about any extended programmes. Mine did not advertise them, but they existed.