Life Has Dealt Me a Serious Blow

debrakcarey ! I am sure you will get another job soon. Please try in similar capacities and also in other areas which u can take like baby sitting, shop saleswoman etc. This is third or fourth posting I have seen wherein some person has told he/she is out of job. This is not unusual considering the way things are going on. Incidentally I find people of 75 years age working in costco, meijer and all. If only they reduce the maximum age to 70 many other young people will get jobs in US. this is my view. Try to be of help to your daughter. If she has kids you will have time in managing them. good day.

Sorry to hear that! Remember tough times don't last but tough people do. I have two Scriptures that I keep in mind when having financial problems. I hope they also help you. Matthew 6:33 Today's New International Version (TNIV) 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Hebrews 13:5 Today's New International Version (TNIV) 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” I wish you well!

Are you able to draw unemployment? I am glad that you have someone to move in with and that is helpful. I hope you find a solution that works for you. I have been unemployed for just over a year. I am about at the end of all my extensions for unemployment.

I'm not a regular participant in your posts but I can sympathize even though my circumstances are very different. I have been unemployed for over 20 years, but I have always been very frugal and saved over 20% of my income when I was employed which has allowed me to live O'K from the income I got from investments. About your internet connection problem. Most libraries will provide you with Internet access for free or for a nominal annual fee with their computers. In my area there is a resort casino place that I have been told also has computers that people can use although it is limited to 30 min per person which may only apply if there are others waiting. Then, of course, if you have your own laptop there are coffee houses, restaurants and hotels that have free access. The coffee houses and restaurants want you to buy something which could be as little as a cup of coffee. I think some hotels still have free access and might even allow you to use it in the lobby or even outside if a connection can be made. Good luck.

Oh, I will miss you!! Thank God your daughter is willing to take you in--I hope your stay deepens your love for each other. Your profile doesn't say where you live but Comfort Keepers is in a lot of states and they are hiring right now. Nothing I'm qualified for but you are probably a person they would want. I hope things are better for you very soon. Look into Angel Food Ministries for cheap, high quality food at around half price, they're on the internet. You'll be in my prayers!

Debra, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your job. Absolutely I will be praying for you. Hold on to your faith and know that when one door closes another opens, eventually. Thankfully your daughter is helping you out. Know that we will all miss you and definitely will be praying. I have been unemployed for the first time in my entire life for over a year now. No one want to hire a person like me with a Master's degree and many say I am way too overqualified. I am going to Arkansas in two weeks to work out the final details and see if I will be moving there as things are way to rough for us here currently. Know that there are some really rough days coming but holding on to faith and continuing to persist will get you back on your feet. Best of luck and do keep in touch.

i will pray for you. it surely going to be tough for you in the coming days. i'm planning to quit my job but im still hesitant to pass my resignation. i have bills to pay and i need to eat. the reason why i want to quit is the job is tiring me. it's not that we do a lot, it's actually the other way around. my colleagues asked me to take my time off from the office to relax.. instead of quitting. i guess i'll take it. i know it's gonna be hard once i quit. goodluck to you. i know u'll be fine..

Hi, Debra I hope you will soon get a job or some income - the times are hard for many. I have been unemployed several times but in the end found some job, and now I am retired with a very low pension. I can still live a decent life thanks to the social advantages for retired people as we can get help with the rent depending on our income. I have no relatives to move to here, so if I didn´t have this help, I don´t know what I would do. So far Sweden has some security like this for elderly people. Anyway, it is sometimes an advantage to learn to cope with a small income. I hardly ever buy clothes in a store except some necessary things, but I like to go to second hand shops and often find something useful there. My friends can come with clothes that they have found and give to me, sometimes really nice ones. When I buy food, I often look for special offers. It is a blessing to be able to deal with a low income, as when we get these blows, we are already used to it and can cope better. I hope things look better for you in the future..

I am so so sorry to hear of your corrent situation. I shall pray that things will turn out for the best. Now many senior American (including myself) are being threatened that they may not receive their SS checks. This is money I have paid into the SS Fund for almost 40 years and now the government has been using the fund as if it were their own personal piggy bank.

I'm so sorry to hear this! I will pray that you find another job and bounce back really soon. Things like this are often blessings in disguise and I hope that is the case with you and that you not only find a job but one that you are even happier in than the previous one.

Oh no Debra... I noticed you haven't been active lately.. I am glad you have a place to go and I am sure that you will get another job soon..:) I am unemployed and trying to make ends meet, sometimes it feels like it will always be this way, but I know that sooner or later, (hopefully sooner) that things will improve...The only drawback would be I'd be less active here if I got a job, because I am still taking college classes, but it will be worth it once all is done and over with..

I'm sorry to hear about your job.I do hope you can find another one soon.It's really hard to cope if you don't have a regular income, any way it's good you still have a private duty care to support for your internet bills. I too is unemployed for almost 3 years now and I know what it feels if you don't have regular earnings.Internet earnings is not sufficient but at least it can help a little.I hope you'll be back soon and wish you all the best.

I am so sorry to hear of your circumstances. You are in my prayers.

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate circumstance. You will be missed here whatever little time your away. My prayers are with you in hopes that you can bounce back from this. God Bless.

Am really sorry for the situation you find yourself in and hope the internet issure gets sorted out sooner than later. Its nice to see that you are very dedicated to Mylot and will definately miss participating in discussions while you going through this troubled time. Will surely pray for you and hope that things get back on track soon. Also remember that many a times happiness does not last forever and the same will sorrow as well. So its going to be only for a short time and we will be waiting for you here on Mylot..

First of all, I'm going to let you know that we are on the same boat. You are not the only one whom life has dealt with a painful blow. There are thousands and even millions of them struggling out there to survive life's fatal blows. I admire your strength and your resilience. Those are the traits that I hope would never run out of my system. Your faith and trust in God will eventually pull you out of this dismal condition. I will be praying for you and hopefully will see you back soon. Move on in life's journey with optimism. Take courage and face life as a winner, not a loser.

Hello there. Welcome to the club! I too am making both ends meet. Luckily, my mom have internet store that let me to have unlimited net access. I am the one who is looking here. I can't have a regular job because I am the only one who my mother is expecting to help her here. while hubby's income is not enough to cover our bills and expenses. Ahh, life! Hoping that all things will run smoothly to you.

Thats really said news buddy but truth is truth and you have to find another job and that must be your first priority offcourse and what we can do just pray for you success as soon as possible take care

I'm so very sorry to hear about this turn in your fortunes. Its so terrible when bad luck hits us with misfortune this way. Just know that as bad luck can hit, so can our fortunes change again and I'm sure that you will be back on your feet with another job soon. We can only hope! Good luck for the future, I will be thinking of you!

debrakcarey my heart goes out to you. I have also been in a similar situation not to long ago and I really believe that when life deals you a hand like this. There will be good things coming too your future. I wish you all the best and prayers for you and your daughter, and most important prayers for you to get more work or a new job. Hopefully you will be able to get unemployment compensation to help even things out. Keep us updated on how things turn out.