Another day of searching...

Today is yet another day of searching for me. I have been looking for steady employment for years. It seems to be a never ending battle. I apply, submit resumes. I'm starting to believe that saying "it's not what you know, but who you know". I happen to be someone who has worked and held steady jobs since the age of 14. I have tons of experience under my belt. It doesn't matter if I apply for fast food or jobs I know I'm qualified to do, I still end up getting rejected due to the fact I have not had a steady job in many years. I'm often asked if I know anyone working for the company where I'm applying for the job. It seems like if I lie and say yes, maybe I'll get hired. But that would not be honest and I do not want to work at a company where I have to lie to get the job.