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| Mon, 08-28-2006 - 5:58pm |
Ok: Tim got in a car accident today, and even though it wasn't his fault, he might lose his job over it. (long story...short version is that his supervisor has had it in for him ever since we had the baby because him and his wife have been trying and can't.)
So...I guess I have two choices:
1. apply for welfare for a short time until he finds a job and can pay child support/alimony
2. go find a job and put Dylan in day care
Now, I served 6 years in the Navy, so I feel that I have earned my right to use public assistance, and I have taken full advantage of programs like WIC and Medicaid. But the thought of just saying the word, WELFARE...it comes screaming at me with all the stigmas attached.
On the flip side...I would only be on it for a short time, I think? And, I would still get to be with Dylan.
On the other hand...what if he decides to totally flake out (not him but this might be his last straw...us breaking up after having the baby we worked for five years to have, then losing his job) and doesn't get a new job fast enough?
Should I just bite the bullet and job hunt now?
What would you do?




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I was hoping to be able to wait until I finished my degree in library sciences so I could go work at a library instead of getting a random job....
Update...he did get fired. He is moving back in for September, and then we are divorcing for good...I found out that he's been lying to me about alot of stuff that's been going on, and that this was his SECOND accident.
I guess I'm more shocked/angry right now than anything.
I'm
a Gryffindor!
I noticed that you said you were hoping to finish school...how long will it take you?! If it were me, even though it would be so hard for me to do, if I didn't have much left of school, I would get assistance. I'd then go to school full time and finish up.
Ok my opinion is that you have served you country and you pay taxes, therefore you are entitled to recieve assistance.
Big Hugs Mel! You have alot on your plate right now!
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