PikzeeVikzen 0 #1 June 13, 2007 [rant] I feel like I'm going to explode! My hubby has been working for a temp company for a while now. The company the temp company has him working for has been promising him a permanent position for a while. I keep saying "yeah right" because I've seen this before. I've begged hubby to find permanent employment, you know the kind that gives you paid holidays and other such benefits, because I knew work was going to dry up. WELP, it's dried up. Now we have no income and a stack of bills and a 2 year old! AAAHHHH! I'm seriously freaking out. I have no idea what we are going to do. (other than search and pray for another job) If history repeats itself (again) it will be 6 months before another job comes along. Bad timing too. Not just because we were already behind on bills but because I'm supposed to go and conquer my door demon tomorrow. (Not coming out of my pocket, AFF is an early bday gift) Now I don't think there is any way in hell I'm going to be able to relax enough to get in that damn door. *scream* [/rant] *deep breath* that actually helped a little. I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #2 June 13, 2007 A positive mental attitude and prayer (if that's ok with you) will take you a long way. Good luck to you and your's."Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PikzeeVikzen 0 #3 June 13, 2007 I really am trying to do that. It's just not in my nature. I'll think positive and calm down for a minute and then go right back to panic. I'm trying though. I really am. I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #4 June 13, 2007 Don't give up, Don't give in. Be prepared to swallow some pride and do what you have to do to get through this. I don't know anything about your husbands qualifications but he/you need to make yourselves marketable within the work force through education/training. 2-yr old @ home? How about sitting for a couple more? 2-4 hundred more a week if able to do so. Many options, just be flexible."Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #5 June 13, 2007 when you're at the door, you dont think of your bills. trust me, i'm just going through this! hope everything turns out fine for you all!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #6 June 13, 2007 Quote Bad timing too. Not just because we were already behind on bills but because I'm supposed to go and conquer my door demon tomorrow. The two have little to do w/ each other. The sooner you realize that, the sooner you'll get out the door--if you really want to.Furthermore, I've learned it's pointless to worry about that which is out of my control. Focus on what you can do. Plan for the worst. Hope for the best. I will say a prayer for you, though, if it makes you feel any better.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PikzeeVikzen 0 #7 June 13, 2007 The two have little to do w/ each other. The sooner you realize that, the sooner you'll get out the door--if you really want to.I realize they are far from related. I'm a worrier. It's what I do. I think about everything worrisome all the time. Thanks for the prayer. It's appreciated. I'm the twist that turns your key.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #8 June 13, 2007 Furthermore, I've learned it's pointless to worry about that which is out of my control. Focus on what you can do. Plan for the worst. Hope for the best. Well said.....giving up control over things that you can not change is really hard to do, but if you can, life is that much more enjoyableDPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #9 June 13, 2007 I think about everything all the time, too. That's why I drink, hunny.I also believe in mind over matter. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #10 June 13, 2007 Worrying is no good. It changes nothing. Make something happen. We all have it within us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #11 June 14, 2007 Quote Now we have no income and a stack of bills and a 2 year old! AAAHHHH! Take a deep breath. This too shall pass. Free and low cost ways to beat boredom with the two year old. Libraries usually have toddler storytimes that are absolutely great and fun for the kids. Also, an endless supply of free books to check out. Barnes and Nobles is another great free activity. You can read the books to the baby and play with the stuffed animals and trainsets they usually have. Petsmart or PetCo are great too. You can go look at all of the rabbits and fish, turtles, etc. We do this at least once a week. Again, doesn't cost a dime. Going to Mcdonald's to give the baby an ice cream costs about $1.00. Sometimes I'll take him to the mall because he loves to look at the fountains and all of the people. Can't leave the mall without a cookie for him. $2.00. Lots of fun stores to look in as well. Pottery Barn kids always has puzzles out and kitchen playsets. Just a fun change of scenery. Also check gocitykids.com and see if your city is listed. They list everything you can possibly imagine to do with the kids from museums to parks. I know this doesn't really help your situation but just some ideas you may be able to use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #12 June 14, 2007 I'd follow Dave Ramsey's advice: Start delivering pizza's while looking for "real" work, and eat "beans and rice" and take care the absolute bills only first: House, utilities, food. Whatever is left over you throw to the other guys. You could do some research about some work-at-home stuff. There's a lot of crap, but there are some legitimate operations out there. Just out of curiosity, what kind of work does your husband do?So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #13 June 14, 2007 I would look into Dave Ramsey's program too. Great information there. Now to the other thing. Can both of you work? I know daycare is very expensive, or friends/family to sit, maybe a part-time job by you could bring in some extra...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katzeye 0 #14 June 14, 2007 Quote I'm a worrier. It's what I do. I think about everything worrisome all the time. Worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair, you get alot done but you don't get far. Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
