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Fri, 12-08-2006 - 10:32am
Hi I am Jessica and new here. I need some support. I just quit my job 3 weeks ago to be a SAHM. My husband lost his job on Aug. 14 and was out of work for 3 months. Since he was let go he was denied unemployment. I supported us on my small salary along with help from family. We have 2 girls one 7 and one almost 1 year old. My husband finally got a job but work was temporary until he passed a state licensing exam in a field he know nothing about. He failed the test 2X and was let go from this job. Now we are both without jobs and no money. We lost our new car during the first 3 months he was unemployed, it was repossessed.
Our credit cards were charged off and we are being taken to court for judgements. Our one vehicle is a small truck and the brakes are failing, the front tires are bald and it failed inspection. It will cost about $1,000 to get everything fixed. Things are a mess and to top it off I have some major health problems and I need to be able to go to the doctor but now we dont have insurance and I am worried about running out of my meds. My girls have insurance through the state which takes a load off my mind. Any advice would really be appreciated. Sorry to complain as my first message. Oh, by the way my husband will be taking the exam a third time (which cost us $70) on the 12th and if he passes (he missed by 2 points the first time he took it and then by 1 point the second time he took it) then the company will probably hire him back. The reason that I quit my job was because it would have cost more for me to work. Daycare costs, one vehicle would have made it impossible, no public transportation and my work hours.


Edited 12/8/2006 10:34 am ET by angelwatcher8

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Registered: 05-11-2006
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Fri, 12-08-2006 - 11:35am

Welcome!!!

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Registered: 05-09-2004
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Fri, 12-08-2006 - 6:47pm

Welcome to the board. I, too, am sorry to hear about all your troubles. I would suggest seeing about food stamps or some type of aid like WIC. That would at least help with groceries.

I'm a SAHM of four - Rebecca, almost 10; Megan, almost 8; Logan, 2; and Hayden, almost 10 mos. I know what you mean about daycare. I don't think we could afford to have me working and put all the kids in daycare!

Good luck to you and keep us all posted. Big hugs being sent your way!!!

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Registered: 09-23-2006
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Fri, 12-08-2006 - 8:01pm
well your life and mine are almost the same we went through the same thing last year i was in a job 6months and i was preg i didn't qualify for maternity leave and my husband got laid off 2 months before and couldn't find work I couldn't go back to work and we had brand new 2005 Honda's both of us and the repoed them too we couldn't pay rent and we had to move out we moved from Ohio to la where the husband is from and he had connections to get work quicker so we had all of this with a new born we couldn't even buy pampers so we sold everything we had except for my baby stuff my family did all they could..... now we turned full circle we have a brand new apartment 1 dependable car and he has a great job and just got promoted and we will be moving to new jersey for that in Jan ...my point is that it is a horrible time now i know but do what you can and press on possessions are just that focus on your health and family and as far as you medication running out contact you health dept you are most likely eligible for health benefits as well as your husband that's what i had to go on and my baby as well also look into programs to help with expenses i know it is humiliating to apply for these things but that's what it is there for....you and your family will be in my prayers and god bless and keep us posted....Melinda
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Registered: 10-27-2004
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Fri, 12-08-2006 - 11:37pm
Hey, it happens. I don't have any advice for you, but I'm saying a prayer for you and your family getting out of this rut soon. ((hugs))
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Registered: 04-12-2006
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Sat, 12-09-2006 - 3:46am

I am so sorry to hear that you are going through so much financial worry right now (((hugs))) I hope something turns up for your dh.


I am Gemma, 26 and a sahm to Michael 7, Joseph 2 and Alyssia 1 and I hope to have another very soon.

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Registered: 03-17-2005
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Sat, 12-09-2006 - 9:25am

It sounds like you all have a lot on your plate!

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Registered: 08-02-2006
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Sat, 12-09-2006 - 1:38pm

Welcome to the board.

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Registered: 12-01-2005
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Sat, 12-09-2006 - 2:20pm

First off ~~Hugs!~~ I will keep you in my prayers. I can't imagine what you are feeling going through so much all at once! This board is a great place for support,jump right in and post with us. I'm Rose mom to 5 Ages 20 years to 20 months..Married to Doug (who I adore) with our first grandbaby on the way in march..Yeah! Crossing my fingers for a passed exam!!

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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Sun, 12-10-2006 - 4:28pm

I'm so sorry that you are going through this right now.

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Registered: 05-04-2005
In reply to: angelwatcher8
Sun, 12-10-2006 - 10:22pm

Welcome to the board. I'm so sorry to hear about your job and finances stress. We're going through something like it. My dh quit a job to go to a "better" job that turned out to be HORRIBLE and got let go for some really stupid reasons. He's been working temp jobs since then, but just had a really good interview this week YAY! I can't work because I have epilepsy, but even if I didn't have epilepsy I would sahm, since dh and I ran the numbers and realized if I worked the first $10/hr would go towards the expenses of me working (day care, gas for the car, clothes, etc).


Luckily, we have dh's family next door and they help out when the ends don't meet.


*hugs* Glad to "meet" you.




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