In today’s economy it is extremely difficult to have a job. Even if you do have a job it can be hard to keep a job, as you might have discovered if you are over 40 and unemployed. This is a very hard situation to be in. It can cause a lot of stress in your life. It can also cause a lot of depression as well. That can make it hard to have any hope left in your life. The good news is that there are a lot of things that you can do to help yourself and your situation.