I am at a loss for how I should proceed.
I am 25, been unemployed since September, stuck at home, and have an amazing girlfriend whom I love tremendously. I recently got out of the graphic design industry and gained my masters in art education to find myself unable to get a job. Every day I have apply to teaching positions, graphic design positions, menial office jobs, even house keeping positions. I have networked through friends, family, friends of family, friends of friends, past coworkers, etc. Nothing has worked out.To keep sane, and potentially find an out I have been publishing a webcomic weekly (www.penguinmansion.com), and will be creating a cartoon video review site soon.
However, I am losing hope, dont worry not so much that I would take my life. I know I should be looking outside of my location, however, I know it is bad just as well everywhere else, especially in the education field. Also I dont want to lose my girl and since she just recently began her job and moved into an apartment I know if I do move for a job our relationship would end due to distance, even if it was a slow process.
What should I do? or what would you do in this situation?
Update: Thank you all for posting comments and thus help. I just wanted to clarify to everyone what jobs I have applied to. I have applied to teaching jobs, subbing jobs, leave replacement jobs, digital assistant jobs at colleges, jobs at NYSC, jobs at Panera Bread, Whole foods, house cleaning positions at hotels, a position at marvel comics, a position at penguin publishing, graphic design positions, manager at a new regal cinema, and there are more.