I'm going to chime in, because I'm a wannabe social studies teacher. I have four different licenses within social studies...broad field, econ, history, and poli sci. Two years, no luck...just 2 interviews. I'll admit, I have a small area in the state where I am looking, because I'm not willing to pick up and leave. I've subbed for 2 years, got a long term job, but nothing permanent. My advise...give up, temporarily, the desire to be a social studies teacher and go into something in high demand, like special ed. That's what I'm doing. Special ed is a high demand area, so chances of getting a job are fairly high. Once you're in, you're in, and you can always transfer when school districts have internal postings (within larger districts, that is). My other advise, is do what I'm not willing to do, and move to a state that is fast growing, like Arizona.