Job Search Blues

It is quite frustrating looking for a permanent job at home. I know that I have had my fill of being in Boston. I really appreciate the experience but I would very much like to move on. The thing is as I continue my job search, it seems like I'm almost qualified for a lot of jobs out there but not quite. Either the qualifications want a certain number of years of experience or a certain skill. And I know in my heart that if I don't have the skill, I could quickly pick the skill up if given the chance but the days of employers taking chances on potential are over. I guess I just have to keep my head up.....