newly divorced and lost my job

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Registered: 07-01-2007
newly divorced and lost my job
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Fri, 07-06-2007 - 7:46pm
Hi, as some you know my divorce was final on June 15. I got fired from my job July 3. At the time I didn't think I did anything wrong, but my employer thought differently. I am going to file for unemployment on Monday and see if the state can help me out. I have never asked for help, so this is really difficult for me. My x doesn't know yet, I can hardly wait when I tell him. LOL! My child support right now is $600 a month, but that should double after July 16. And I have to wait a month to get my retirement account. My rent is $500/month. I did pay that today out of my final paycheck. They owe me for 11 hours, who knows when I will see that. Scared yes, but I know that things will work out. I have to keep the faith. I hated my job, so I think it is a blessing in disguise. We will see how I feel if I can't get another job. Just keep prayers coming my way. I need them.
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Registered: 06-24-2007
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 11:16pm
Hi iluvcats,
I'm sorry for this extra stress at this time for you. I'm saying a prayer for you that you are getthing the help you need for now, that you find a job soon, and that it be one that is a good fit for you, one that you enjoy. It sounds like you have a good attitude - keep keeping the faith. T
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 07-17-2007 - 4:27pm

Hey... anything new on the job front?


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

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Registered: 07-01-2007
Tue, 07-17-2007 - 5:12pm
Thanks for asking. No luck so far on the job seeking. I have sent out some resumes, but nothing yet. I have a phone interview tomorrow for unemployment, so hopefully I will get that. I had my interview for food stamps today, so don't know about that either. Yesterday I went to court about the child support issue and of course, the x didn't show up. It has been continued till next month. He just doesn't want to part with his money. LOL! My lawyer countered my x's proposal that he had faxed to my attorney and the judge, so we will see. I feel like my life has been in limbo for 2 years now and I am getting mighty tired of it. Hurry up and wait seems to be my motto! I feel a little down today. I try to stay optimistic and positive, but God it is tough. I keep wondering when I am going to get a break.
Thanks for thinking of me. It helps.
Laura
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Registered: 07-14-2007
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 6:59pm
I am new to this message board but I have been reading the messages and I have for the past year watch my daughter go through the toughest time of her young life (Divorce). Like you her X always manages to get child support reduced (or not pay at all), in the last year he has taken her to court 3 times just to get it lowered. It seems to me the court and her X cares more about the money than the child. After the divorce he decided he wants to be daddy (HA) The baby is now gone for a two week summer visit and this is the hardest thing we have ever experienced. We are pretty sure he leaves him with someone and goes to work (He is supposed to be on vacation for these two weeks to bond as the court puts it). My daughter is trying to make a better life for her and her child but the more she makes the less he pays. I am only the grandmother but my heart aches for her and my grandchild, it is so hard to watch all that they have been through and from reading all the messages there is alot more to come. Thanks for letting me get this out it does make it a little better. Also good luck in the job hunting I hope all goes well for you.