Love & Unemployment

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Registered: 06-03-2009
Love & Unemployment
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Fri, 10-14-2011 - 1:13am

Apparently finances aren't the only things suffering in this chaotic economy.

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Registered: 01-03-2001
Wed, 10-26-2011 - 3:07pm

I saw this excerpted somewhere else... The stress of being unemployed can really affect marriages... and divorces!



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Registered: 01-02-2008
Wed, 10-26-2011 - 6:52pm

Hi;

I did read this story because I live in NY and I think it was on a NY website.

Anyway; I truly get the whole thing. Lately because I cant find a job and I am getting so sick of living with my family that I think everyday of asking my ex husband if I can live in the house we had together. We are divorced and although I have some income it just goes to paying rent and bills.. He still lives in the house we had together .. He paid me out but I am going through the money and I am getting very nervous about that...

There are some days where I actually get so desperate and start thinking?? Well? the house is big and he lives there alone and all. We wouldnt even see each other.. Have separate rooms and all and live our own lives.. I also think it would be temporary maybe until the economy gets better or I find a job or jump off a bridge.

Only thing is that he has a gfriend but they dont live together. He also has adult kids who come over and grandkids and that would be sticky..

Anyway; I dont want to go out and rent another room cause it would be the same as I am living now. Only thing I am paying rent now and actually cant afford it.. I have cut down on food, going out, gas, all that I can and I still struggle and its taking its toll on my health.

My next move is to try and find a house sitting or babysitting thing where I might be able to live for free.. Only thing they are so few and far between.

So I totally get what these people are doing. The times are bad and when you are older it gets harder to make ends meet.

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Registered: 06-03-2009
Thu, 10-27-2011 - 9:52pm
Freeatlast have you looked into being a live in caregiver? I don't know much about your state, but here in California there are all kinds of social service agencies looking for people willing to provide live in help to adults with disabilities and seniors. Usually they don't need enough help to require being in nursing homes and your role is not to provide medical services. You'd help with personal care, running errands, housekeeping, etc. The pay isn't super great because you're getting free room and board and sometimes the person you work for can be a grump, but it could be an option that helps you for the time being. You'd have days off and the freedom to come and go when you're off the clock. Also the training is minimal and some agencies will even pay for it. They run you through a lot of background checks though which can be a huge pain, but worth it if the job helps you out.
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Registered: 01-02-2008
Fri, 10-28-2011 - 8:56am

Hi;

Yes I wouldnt mind doing something like that.. but I look and have not seen much in the way of those ads. As far as social service agencies I think one has to qualify for different reasons. I dont know much about the state stuff but I look on websites ..

I will keep looking ..

If anyone has any info. on this let me know?

Thanks so much

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Registered: 06-03-2009
Fri, 10-28-2011 - 2:54pm
I think you might actually obtain more information calling a nonprofit or agency that deals with these populations directly and inquiring where to look for those types of jobs and the criteria they're seeking.
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Registered: 02-13-2006
Sun, 12-18-2011 - 1:59pm
Have you tried finding work online?
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Registered: 01-02-2008
Mon, 12-19-2011 - 9:34am

I have

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Thu, 12-22-2011 - 10:35pm