Posted on 07/03/2011 6:40:43 PM PDT by cableguymn
Here I sit. I just lost my day job, down almost 800 dollars of income a week. They "forgot" to pay me Friday (the day they let me go) even though it was payday. It's been a rough week at my personal business. A trade deal went south between a sign maker and my landlord. I'm caught in the middle with the rent bill. Wife had a mini-stroke but thankfully is doing well and is back to work.
So I was looking forward to a halfway decent weekend enjoying the 4th.
Then the wife comes home. (no. it's not a joke about her)
She tells me the story about my MIL, SIL, her Boyfriend and their kid. All 4 of them live in a 1 br apartment (Knew this) paid for by section 8 (knew this to), with cable tv, cable internet and each one has a cell phone.
she took them shopping.
SIL/boyfriend buy 200 bucks worth of video games and other worthless electronics. Stock up on high end baby crap and other things my kids never had. Push 2 carts around filling them with brand name foods and spendy meat.
Come to find out between the 4 of them they get 3000 dollars in SSI/AFDC payments And close to 1000 in food stamps while basically living rent free. (even part of the electric bill is paid) They get all this stuff even while state government is shut done.
Here I sit, sweating my butt off because I can't afford to run the a/c, no cable tv (I do have a low cost internet connection, won't support online gaming or streaming) with a wife that just recovered from a mini stroke, has type 1 and fybro, 2 autistic kids with learning disabilities and I was working 90+ hours a week trying to support all this along with paying for medical.
I am so damn close to just joining them on the dole.
Just want to thank everyone who has offered support in the tread and privately (cept for the guy that likes to hug himself)
The out pour of support is above and beyond what I have seen and expected here. Some have even offered loans to get us by. Thanks! however for now. We’ll see how things go with what we have in the bank and what I can find for work.
keep us on your Prayer list. That’s all I ask for.
Thanks again everyone!
Huh?
I took your challenge and followed your posts - your posting on the Canteen thread right now too - how do you think they'd view you if they read this thread? You need to calm down - like yesterday.
(((((Hugs)))))Me -loving it.Get real,I work with the homeless everyday.hey libertarian27 send him some money.seriously?
WackySam,Send him some money.
Your reading comprehension is quite poor - he did not ask for a hand out from posters here.....working with the homeless everyday has apparently left you bitter and unhinged.....take up knitting or something....
Then why post it.I don’t believe this poster and if you have a kind heart send him money.
>> I am so damn close to just joining them on the dole.
Check to see what health care programs your state will provide given your income dilemma, and special care needs.
FWIW, you’re not alone. I’d double down on my prayers to Christ before going on the dole. And whatever you do, don’t underestimate your entrepreneurial skills.
Send him some money Orange1998.Hehehehhe
So why did you post it?
If you are a Conservative and you get in a bind like this it goes against your principles to go on the "dole" -as they call it....he was just asking and getting off his chest what every conservative in this country who has lost their job goes through when they have to care for and protect their family...if you don't "Believe" him you must have a very hardened heart...not someone I would expect to be handing out {{{Hugs}}}}....On second thought - I guess it does...I see lots of empty {{{Hugs}}} on DU when I happen to lurk over there......Unbelievable *shakes head-walks away*
Please consider you have made one today, on this thread.
Does that mean your not sending him money.?
Nobody’s sending money; nobody’s asking for money. The poster says they are posting strictly to vent. Please reconsider pushing this issue.....
Hi Doll,I will retreat from the thread.The first time I see you apologize on any thread I will.
To vent. Did you even bother to read the post?
Your personal opinion of me does not mean much to me. Even less so after you attacked me for what you called a “lie” with no grounds for such a claim.
You might want to throw an apology to the poster that you dissed for absolutely no reason too.
It means I am NOT accepting money.
It has been offered. I have declined.
“It took a long time but I’m starting to recognize the value in having grown up poor.”
Amen! Humble upbringing has given many of us perspective and appreciation.
Cableguymn,
You may have to join them briefly, But don’t join them in spirit. They have none. You do!
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