@Napalm: What region do you reside in? One thing I'll say is graphic designers can usually move over into games work, particularly UI if you have animation experience, fairly easily. That or concept art. Look for studios in your area, or look into start-ups if you can. If you live on either coast of the US, you can probably find a few big names that are hiring. And smaller indie projects need flashy websites and ad campaigns to help attract attention, so you might find a bit of work there.
And of course, look into non-GD jobs, there aren't many left, as you probably know.
And if you end up with a position outside of graphic design or similar field, you can always apply your skills to commissions and stuff. Something to keep you working on your skills so that when the market picks up you'll still have a current portfolio AND you can make a little extra money if you're any good. And I think I've seen your work before and liked it so I'm sure that won't be a problem for you!
Get out there and look for gigs that might need a bit of design. Maybe a music festival/concert in your local area, I know a few people who've made a quick buck off of that sort of things, or making album covers for up and comers in the local music arena. While there are fewer big gigs, the little jobs out there still totally exist, and it could help you branch out as well.
Another thing you might be able to do is look around for newer or smaller businesses around your area that have really shitty websites or signage, and show them some ideas you have on what they could do to liven things up. You never know what might happen. You have to get out there, and do work. Even if you end up in a shitty position that isn't graphic design, you can still do smaller gigs on the side and that'll help you network and keep up your skills so you stay sharp when an opportunity comes along.
Also, as someone who just spent months looking for a job, I wanna wish you the best of luck in your hunt. It was frustrating as all hell trying to get a job (my first, I have zero experience) and it was tedious as hell. Just keep at it, look for places that you might want to work, check out stuff like craigslist. Hell, if you have to apply to retail jobs. Summer is a good time for temporary positions. Get something to get the money coming in and then you can look for a more serious/permanent/fitting position for your experience and skills. I got a part time job at Fred Meyers and sure, it's not going to be the most enjoyable experience of my life, but it's a way to pay for school, which is my gateway to enlistment and my career plan. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty and work in some shitty job. Money is better than no money, obviously.
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