We are in Serious Trouble

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-07-2003
We are in Serious Trouble
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Sun, 04-05-2009 - 7:05pm

DH and his colleagues officially go on strike tonight.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-28-2008
Mon, 04-06-2009 - 2:05am

I don't have any advice to offer if you have already cut all of your expenses i.e., car insurance, cell, cable and internet, utility use, grocery bill as much as is possible.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-04-2008
Tue, 04-07-2009 - 11:04am

Very scary time to be on strike.




iVillage Member
Registered: 11-14-2008
Tue, 04-07-2009 - 1:03pm

Is there anything you can combine for a lower payment like a balance transfer? What about going to one vehicle?(less cost, less insurance?). Can DH get a 2nd job as you are trying to get extra shifts? I don't know much about strike rules and working other places, but maybe off the books? Can you cut cell phones, cable?

Good luck.



iVillage Member
Registered: 04-07-2003
Wed, 04-08-2009 - 9:23am

Thanks to all of you for your replies and support!


Just to inform you better...DH is in a steel-related industry, so not a great time to go on strike.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-04-2008
Wed, 04-08-2009 - 10:15am

Look to the union for assistance here.




iVillage Member
Registered: 04-07-2003
Wed, 04-08-2009 - 3:11pm

Thank you, that is a good idea.