U.S. Dept. of Labor While accepting public assistance starts you
down a slippery slope that tends to work against you, if you qualify for
unemployment assistance, you may be eligible for help in starting up your
self-employment.
iVillage Recommended read: "10 Great Tips to Escape the Job
World and Create the Life You Really Want"
Fast Company "How to Make Your Own Luck" Excerpt: "...be
open to new experiences. Unlucky people are stuck in routines. When they
see something new, they want no part of it. Lucky people always want
something new. They're prepared to take risks and relaxed enough to see
the opportunities in the first place."