For many of you who are in-between jobs, been laid off, or have lost or left a job - paying those mounting bills becomes paramount and increases the stress factor of looking for work. So consider this very viable option - work with and for a Temp Agency. Not only will you get paid, but the psychological benefits of being able to say "I'm working" far outweigh any negative connotations you USED to have. Temporary Agencies work with you - in figuring out what days you are willing to work, what area you are willing to travel to work, and what days you must have off.
Many people actually use the Temp Agency as their main employer - a mom can work during the school months but take off the summer months to be with her children, and STILL get those valuable benefits normally granted those who work all year; students can gain valuable work experience by "temping" for the summer. And many others use these Agencies to help tide them over between jobs.