Im sure this has been discussed many times on this sub, I just need to get it off my chest. Its bothering the fuck out of me

I have been out of consistent work for months. I get shifts here and there, and obviously I'm surviving on very little. The shifts pay well, but they're inconsistent

So I have been applying for jobs almost every day. I live right outside Orlando Florida, which is a big city with an endless supply of jobs... or not

Everywhere since covid seems to say "were having a worker shortage and were running on a skeleton crew". They're not hiring apparently, but there aren't enough workers...? What?

I have 10 years experience in the service industry so it shouldn't be an issue. A decade is good experience, but apparently not good enough for these places

Yes I apply to many places, often entry level positions, and I often go in person to show my face and say I applied. Still not enough. I worked at jobs for years in a row, always left on good terms, and never had any real enemies or HR incidents, or anything that would be a serious red flag. Stiiiiiill not enough

What the fuck is going on???