Angelus, I understand how you feel. I got HAs 3 years ago. I'm trying to find a new job and it's tough. I don't want to work for an assh*le that doesn't want to deal with my hearing issues. I quit a job with a psycho boss last year. Life's too short to deal with that kind of stress.
I'm home with my kids right now. I feel pretty useless sometimes, although my family would disagree. I've trained for my profession a long time (9 years to be exact). I don't know how I'm going to resolve this, but I'm confident that it will all work out.
I hope that you find the path that is right for you. You might want to talk to the agency in your state that helps deaf people. They might be able to help out. You might want to consider deaf education. That would require further education but it would be worth it if it's a good fit for you.
I know that it's hard. 
