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Honeycombe8

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35. I am so sorry. I was unemployed earlier this year.
Thu Dec 13, 2012, 12:31 AM
Dec 2012

If it helps, I'm 58 years old, but I was able to find another job (at a decreased salary). So I have hopes for you, since it sounds like you are young.

I hope yu have somewhere to move to? I feel for your dad, also. How awful.

I don't know how young you are, but when I was young, I had problems like that, too, and got paid squat. Still, you have now seen (as I have seen) that it's important, as you get older, to build up an emergency savings account, so that you can support yourself for 6 months, if you have to. Everyone is at risk of losing his job, as we've all seen in the last few years.

Let us know what happens. DU people are incredibly supportive. I hope you land on your feet soon.
TIP: The economy is doing okay here in Dallas TX. There are jobs here, depending on what you do.

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Well...I'm about to get evicted. [View all] MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 OP
Peace to you as well. yellerpup Dec 2012 #1
Thank ya muchly! MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #3
I assume you have talked to your landlord? democrattotheend Dec 2012 #2
I have not spoken to the owner MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #6
that sucks dsc Dec 2012 #37
sorry to hear this. brokechris Dec 2012 #4
Thanks MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #7
best of luck to you! mike_c Dec 2012 #5
Thanks! MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #8
Best wishes for a holiday miracle, i was layed off mid-october so I really feel your pain. peacebird Dec 2012 #9
I wish you luck as well MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #10
Ah so sorry Blarney! Can you move in with family for the short haul? riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #11
Thanks MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #13
If you have to go on the road to find a job... ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #12
Well I don't think I could do that sort of work... MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #14
I heard they're paying McDonald's workers $17/hr. Yes, VERY cold! :) eom ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #39
I have friends out west MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #16
Glad to hear you have options. Hope everything works out for you =). eom ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #38
Best to you Blarney.. 99Forever Dec 2012 #15
Thank you MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #17
Karma: if you can spare $2 play 1225 in youor next daily lottery. Just a try. nt kelliekat44 Dec 2012 #18
Not a bad idea actually MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #19
Godspeed Blarney Fumesucker Dec 2012 #20
Very much appreciated MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #21
I am so sorry to hear about your predicament.... chillfactor Dec 2012 #22
What type of work do you do? thecrow Dec 2012 #23
So sorry! Glimmer of Hope Dec 2012 #24
Anything we can do... Omaha Steve Dec 2012 #25
good luck to you..... dhill926 Dec 2012 #26
Upper Keys MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #42
ah....that explains it...... dhill926 Dec 2012 #43
Yeah, tourists drive through Key Largo MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #44
Sending you good wishes! gateley Dec 2012 #27
sheesh, blarney, this sucks NJCher Dec 2012 #28
My girlfriend and her Mom are in a similar place Drale Dec 2012 #29
Peace! Sailingdiver Dec 2012 #30
Apply for unemployment right away TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #31
So sorry to hear this, and I do know your pain. Kennah Dec 2012 #32
what do you do for a living..I know of multiple jobs in telecom in Dallas/Plano TX snooper2 Dec 2012 #33
Well Berserker Dec 2012 #34
I am so sorry. I was unemployed earlier this year. Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #35
Find a low overhead situation Coyotl Dec 2012 #36
All the best vibes TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #40
You know that a lot of people here care about you. Sometimes all you can do for a friend is wish Rowdyboy Dec 2012 #41
Thanks everyone MynameisBlarney Dec 2012 #45
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