Duuuude... things must be bad when even your friends can't help you find work. I don't have many friends, but I count myself to be one of the most likable people in all of existence, and it's pretty much a guarantee that what friends I do have enjoy hanging out with me.
That said... even my manager friends, (who still have jobs) are having trouble getting me work! I talked to both of them and they were like, oh... we're not hiring... so sorry!