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Here's the deal... due to recent events beyond my control I am in need of becoming completely independend and able to survive on my own. I have no education past high school, I have no work experience or skills because I have spent my life taking care of my family. I'm in my late 40's, over weight and out of shape. No money, no vehicle, nothing. I was born with a condition that basically leaves me with heat exhaustion permanently. I am completely on my own. What do I do? Any thoughts?
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Sat, August 15, 2009 - 10:22 AMKeep a positive attitude. I know it's tough but that's first.
Go to the social services department in your area. See what types of assistance they can offer you. You might be surprised.
Hit the want ads, be willing to take any type of work. At this point, nothing is "beneath" you. Do not think of what ever type of job you take as a permanent situation. It is for getting on your feet only. I don't know what area you are in, but I know college kids will be heading back to school soon so that will open up some entry position jobs. Getting a job anywhere doing anything will help you start networking to find something else. Ok that's the conventional things, now for the unconventional.
Dumpster dive, live off the land. If you have any valuables at all that you don't want to sell for money, put them in a locker. Hit every vending machine you pass for coin return. I see on your profile you are a belly dancer, find festivals near you toss out a hat and start shimmying. Use the library for internet and set up an etsy shop for anything you can craft.
That's all I can think of right off the top of my head. I've hitchhiked cross country and back. It's tough and it looks bleak at first. Keep your chin up, your eyes open and stay aware. Don't let your situation get your guard down.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Sat, August 15, 2009 - 10:31 AMOh yeah, I just thought of this too. Go in grocery stores, pick up a small carry basket, hit the veggie section, if it's a Harris Teeter or other type store they have bread samples and things around too. Get some veggies, anything, put it in the basket and walk around the store eating. LOL Yep, I've done this before. Trick is to be calm, go down every isle and look at things. Take only the items from the veggie area that you intend to eat at that one time. Once you leave the veggie area, pick up things from other isles put in the basket, still walking around eating. Once you are done eating, start doubling back putting way the items you never intended to eat or buy, ending back up in the veggie section. Pick up one item, pay for it and leave. Or if you don't have any money at all, don't pick up anything and just put the carry basket back and leave. You can try it at two times, one when it's really really busy.......the other if it's a 24 hour store, late at night when it's empty and even the employees aren't wandering around.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Sat, August 15, 2009 - 12:13 PMCharming. -
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Sat, August 15, 2009 - 12:17 PMHey, it's self preservation. You do what you have to. *shrugs* -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Sat, August 15, 2009 - 4:02 PMNo, it's called stealing.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Sat, August 15, 2009 - 4:53 PMLook and see what kind of government services are available. Not just govt cheese, but job training, childcare subsidy, etc. You been paying for this stuff all along, might as well utilize it. Train up, et the kids in daycare, and learn to be mom and dad. If you medically require an office job then you must have office skills.
Consider starting off in a call center.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Sun, August 16, 2009 - 8:57 AMAside from government social services, look for food pantries and assistance through churches, YWCA, and independent charities - there are a lot of resources out there, but you're going to have to do the footwork to connect with them. Most libraries have free internet access and classes on a variety of topics, not to mention all of the books about starting/working in all different types of businesses (never doubt the power of speaking the jargon to get your foot in the door in the job market). Also, many community colleges have fast-track employment training and financial aid.
I know that it's hard, I've been there a few times. Focus on your strengths. Network. Try to keep a good attitude. This is a way to test and refine your survival savvy in probably the most common and least-discussed area of day-to-day survival - financial survival.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Sun, August 16, 2009 - 9:53 AMYou are probably going to lose weight whether you intend to or not, by circumstance. However, if it does not happen on its own, losing weight should become a priority. So should getting in shape. I would recommend not eating fast food, which is crap. Instead, buy simple real foods like real peanut butter, real bread and organic vegetables. Buy it from a health food store. Don't eat white bread and sugar. Start to get in shape by walking. BTW, do you belong to a church or have friends who can help? -
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Sun, August 16, 2009 - 7:04 PMSwim for exercise. You don't overheat. Just keep your head wet. If you are a redneck then it counts as a bath too.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Mon, August 17, 2009 - 7:17 AMWow, thanks everyone. I've never been in this position before so I had no clue as to where to start.
No, I'm not on the streets yet. I'm hoping to avoid that if at all possible. And I don't have any kids so that isn't a concern for me either. I have nothing to sell because I got rid of everything when we moved here. I can't belly dance any more because of back issues. I don't even have a costume anymore, but that thought had crossed my mind anyway.
I have been working on losing weight and getting fit for a while now, but it's not happening fast enough. So, I'm still over weight and out of shape. No fast food here. It's expensive and tastes awful to me. I like real foods. I doubt I would ever do the grocery store buffet thing. I consider it stealing too, but who knows what a person will do when they get hungry enough. For now though, that's out of the question for me.
So, I'm off to find what ever govt and social services are available. I'm not sure I can go to school because I need to make an income right now. class time would drfinately cut into making cash time. I'll take anything I can find right now. I have been told recently that I'm "unemployable" because I have no work history for the last 20 years or so. I didn't know that not working a "job" for a while meant you can't work now. I'm frustrated, but I have to keep going. I only have jeans to wear so that isn't helping either. I guess I'm not goping to be considered "professional" enough for anything. I know there's something out there, but I also know it's going to be a major feat to find it. I'm not giving up. I'm not hunting for a man to take care of me either. I need a way to take care of myself. Period.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Something's gotta give soon. I refuse to be a victim or a woose for that matter. I have to figure this out soon. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Mon, August 17, 2009 - 7:57 AMDon't think that school isn't an option. Some schools will pay you. So, check around before you totally write school off. "Minority" colleges have to keep a certain number of "non- minority" students in order to retain government funding. Or visa versa if you are in a minority and you plan to attend a non minority college. I hope that is making some sort of sense. LOL
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Mon, August 17, 2009 - 9:48 AMThere are sometimes "cost of living" grants and loans available through schools that won't pay all of your bills but will pay a percentage of them while you are in school and maintain a certain GPA. YWCA or a like organization should be able to direct you to a clothes "closet" that is exactly for people in your situation, getting you into attire suitable for finding and maintaining work.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Mon, August 17, 2009 - 12:30 PMZarina---I did try to respond to this post the day you put it up but tribe didn't co-operate. :-(
Check here www.wwee.org/ ...I went through these folks' program several years ago; not sure how much they have changed, but I fully expect they'll be an excellent resource for you at the very least. Also, please feel free to drop me a line (did I give you my phone number before?) I may have networking and other resources that will stand you in good stead, depending upon the parameters you have to work with.
Are you safe?
Can you sleep at need?
Are you fed?
Tap your community (yup, that's US!), take care of yourself, stay in touch. A lot.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Mon, August 17, 2009 - 6:26 PMZarina, I don't know if you live in the city, the suburbs or the alps for that matter, BUT, I recommend staying out of the city if you become homeless. Really. Go to a smaller town, preferably one with liberal leanings, like a college town, if you are going to be homeless. If you are reduced to homelessness, you might consider printing up a resume, carrying a sign that says I NEED WORK, and standing on the median at a stoplight at rush hour with your head held high, actively handing out your resume. People will admire you for doing that, and you will receive job offers and help. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Mon, August 17, 2009 - 9:44 PMLook into a low income family health clinic run by the County. They usually help you out for your medical needs and they also have social service counselors and programs to help you get back on your feet.
I work for one of these in Oakland. See if there is one where you live.
Dont do the "i need work" sign ......that only works for migrant workers in the parking lot of HOME DEPOT
Sorry Horse, bad idea.
From my experience.....Mc Donalds and Burger Kings are always hiring........just dont eat thefood!!! -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Mon, August 17, 2009 - 9:49 PMAnother thing I thought of for you is that you can be a home health aide that takes care of elderly people in their homes like a nurse. Sounds like you have experience in this kind of thing anyway. They have classes for this that only takes 3 weeks to get a certification..the class I took for this a few years back cost me about $300 at an adult school. Some of my classmates were about your age. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Tue, August 18, 2009 - 9:35 AMi hate to play devils advocate but you said:
"So, I'm off to find what ever govt and social services are available. I'm not sure I can go to school because I need to make an income right now. class time would drfinately cut into making cash time. I'll take anything I can find right now. I have been told recently that I'm "unemployable" because I have no work history for the last 20 years or so. I didn't know that not working a "job" for a while meant you can't work now. I'm frustrated, but I have to keep going. I only have jeans to wear so that isn't helping either. I guess I'm not goping to be considered "professional" enough for anything. I know there's something out there, but I also know it's going to be a major feat to find it. I'm not giving up. I'm not hunting for a man to take care of me either. I need a way to take care of myself. Period. "
So, I'm off to find what ever govt and social services are available
are you effing kidding me? omg but i digress...
I have been told recently that I'm "unemployable" because I have no work history for the last 20 years or so
wtf have you been doing for 20 years????? napping?
I'm not hunting for a man to take care of me either. I need a way to take care of myself. Period.
while you seem to have recently lost your provider and quite frankly if you couldnt contribute as a pair with someone that say worked for the last 20 years to support your shelter and food wtf are you gonna do now ESPECIALLY when you are not looking for another MAN to support you? nothin more to say thats nice so ill shut up now. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Tue, August 18, 2009 - 10:21 AM"off to find what ever govt and social services are available"
That means that I'm off to find out what job training or assistance in finding a job there is. I'm NOT out looking for a govt check. I just want help finding a job. I clearle stated that I was looking for work. What's wrong with that?
"wtf have you been doing for 20 years?????"
Taking care of my family. He didn't want me to work, he wanted me to take care of him and our home. Taking care of a disabled and ill grandfather, taking care of my blind mother while she fought cancer. Caring of my teenage sister because my mom couldn't do it any more. All three of whome lived in our home for years. Taking care of EVERYTHING so my husband didn't have to do anything. I worked 24/7 for the last 20 years taking care of everyone except me. I'm so sorry YOU don't consider that work. I didn't get a paycheck but believe me I WORKED the whole time.
"you seem to have recently lost your provider"
No, I haven't. I'm the one choosing to leave him. So asking questions and making plans for my self is the smart thing to do. If I leave I won't be taking any of his stuff. Nothing from him at all. That's why I said I'd be starting with nothing. Read the whole post before you start jumping all over me. In fact, you don't need to jump on me at all.
WTF is YOUR problem??? I never asked for a free handout or anyone to take care of me. I just asked for some advice as to where to go to start over again. How to take care of myself withpout the resources some people have. What part of "I need a way to take care of myself. Period" didn't you understand???
You should keep your ass out of my business if you're just going to read all the negatives into it and not the whole story. I came here for some advice and suggestions and not your snotty asumptions that I've been "napping" and doing nothing for 20 years. It's remarks like you made here that imply that if a person dosen't have a "job with a paycheck" that they aren't worth anything. Who do you think you are? You have no right to judge others. You can take your opinions and keep them to your self. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Tue, August 18, 2009 - 11:08 AMwow, i guess i put my boot in my mouth big time. i am sorry for insulting you zarina, i guess i was sort of comparing you to a couple of my ex girlfriends (total drama queens that allways pretended what they contributed was worth a crap like spending my money and watching tv) which is not fair and again i apologize. now that you have clarified your situation i am sure no one else will play "fill in the blanks" like i did. yes i read into what you posted incorrectly BUT your original description was wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more likely to get a response like i posted than you might like. like i said, i was playing devils advocate, not being an ass for the hell of it. sorry to have painted a picture of the other side of the coin so to speak as it seems you are not in that catagory now that you have clarified. i know i was not the only one thinking "handout drama queen" when reading your original post. I therefore am very glad you have given us more insight into your situation.
can one say sorry too many times?
i am sorry for assuming you were an obama handout drama queen, it is obvious you are a contributing member of society and then some but only after gaining more insight on your situation.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Tue, August 18, 2009 - 11:10 AMobtw i have beenout of a job-e-job for 14 monthes now, good luck with your hunt!
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Wed, August 19, 2009 - 9:05 AMParadox ~ thanks for the info on schools I had no idea they helped with more than tuition. I'm checking into things now and hopefully they will be able to help me out. Thanks!
Survival Mama ~ i'll see if I can locate a clothes closet place too. I had no idea these places existed. Like I said, I have never been in this type of situation before. I definately appreciate the advice.
Ambivert ~ I checked into WWEE and of course because I am still legally married I don't qualify because we/he makes too much money. Same with Displaced Homemakers. I don't see how $14 above their cut off is a big difference but I guess they have their rules. Anyway I'm going to have to go about things differently. If I walked out now ans was living on the streets I could get all the help I needed to find a job. I would think there would be something out there to prevent people from ending up on the streets. Oh well, I'll keep looking and something will come through sooner or later. And yes, I'm safe, sleeping and fed right now. Thanks so much for asking. ***PS I will message you later***
Horse ~ I'm in a smaller town. Maybe 56,000. I realy don't do big cities. I would actually eventually get to a smaller town than this one.
Sean ~ I hadn't thought of a home health care aid! I definately have experience there. I'll have to find out the certification process and see if I can do it. Thanks for the obvious idea! I can't believe I didn't think of that. I guess I have too many things going on at one time right now. Thanks again!
Rick ~ I accept your apology. I don't understand why you (or anyone) would automatically jump to conclusions though. It would have been so very simple to just nicely ask why I hadn't been working in so long.
Also, I didn't feel like I had to advertise all the details. I definately like to keep some things private info because of being on a public venue, but now I guess everyone has to know that my marriage is in the toilet and I have to scramble to keep from becoming a bag lady. To me my situation is immediate, and it definately concerns my survival. The faster I can pull things together the better off I will be. I don't want to become one of those people taking a hand out from anyone. I want to be able to take care of myself. that's one of the reasons I joined this tribe. So where else better to ask? This is the first place I thought of because everyone seems to have some info to share and wisdom to offer. And I appreciate every bit of it.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Thu, August 20, 2009 - 8:56 AMBummer.... Do keep them in mind once you get out; that would remove that income issue. Wish that had worked. The only other thing I'm coming up with immediately is www.wawomeninneed.org/ and again, they are not going to have concrete answers if you ring them but they may have references and resources they can direct you to.
Have you called 211 (the United Way helpline) and asked them for options? Sometimes if you ring at different hours you can get different people on the line, and some are more resourceful than others.
You haven't mentioned, and I don't care if you do, but there are also a couple of good battered women resources in the extended area. The YWCA has a long standing and excellent program www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp . Another place I've found helpful in the past is New Beginnings www.newbegin.org/ If those are helpful to you, grand...if it's not applicable, just stick them in the rolodex in your brain to pass on.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Tue, August 18, 2009 - 12:15 PMAh ok, I get it now too. You are "preparing" to leave. Yes, it's smart to prepare before parting.
So yeah, disregard the dumpster diving and grocery grazing.
Your original post written on Saturday, seemed a bit "immediate". Urgent, out on the street totally alone, no resources. I was thinking poor thing she will have to wait till Monday for any government office to open, then who knows when assistance will start. -
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Wed, August 19, 2009 - 9:13 AMSorry for the misunderstanding. I have reread my original post and don't see where being on the streets fits in, but I can see where someone might read into it that way. Sorry. "Immediate" because I have to figure this out now. I cannot wait and take my time. Things will get worse if I stay longer. I need to become self sufficient now. Time is not on my side. So the urgency is there. Sorry again for the misunderstanding. Everyone has been right on with the advice given though. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Wed, August 19, 2009 - 9:39 AMzarina,
do you have any local friends you could ask to crash on their couch and borrow their internet? reason i ask is it sounds like you need to get out of there soon AND until you do you still have to worry about the x-hubby and that can be very distracting. a clear space with a clear head is the best way to face a challenge.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Wed, August 19, 2009 - 7:31 PMZarina, you are going to make it because we are going to think of every possible course of action you can take until you are employed, sheltered, fed and bathed in your new life. It sounds like you are an excellent caregiver, and that is a skill set that can pay well and possibly put a roof over your head. Remember, if and when you look for work, there's a time to BS and a time to be honest. You will find that being willing to work is an asset. You will also find that some employers will respect you for being up front and saying, this is what I spent the last 20 years doing, and these are the skills I have gained from this experience, give me a chance and I'll prove myself. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Thu, August 20, 2009 - 6:38 PMEven in the current market there are jobs, they are just bottom of the ladder stuff. Fast food joints, security guards, clerks, they pay like crap...but they pay and none of them require any skills.
If you need clothes for an interview, hit the 2nd hand stores.
But do not dismiss the idea of free training. Once you get on your feet and in a position to take it, you will be earning too much or too busy to take advantage of it. Doh! You may have to work AND go to school. People do that y'know. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Thu, August 20, 2009 - 9:19 PMAmbivert ~ Thanks for all the links. I'm not physically battered and I don't think things will get that bad. But, it's good to know there are resources if it does.
Rick ~ Yes I do need to get on my feet soon, but unfortunately I don't have any friends close enough for me to ask for help. I have moved too often and too recently to make and keep close friends. I will make things work out for me though. I refuse to accept defeat.
Horse ~ Thanks for saying that I'm going to make it. I knew being here would help and it has. The wisdom, support and experiences shared are invaluable to me. I have hope. I have fresh ideas. I know I will make the changes I need. Thanks again!
Mitch ~ I know there are jobs out there, and I will accept the first thing offered to me. My main goal is to get an income first. I have checked 2nd hand shops for clothes and made a couple of good finds. I will also get into school as soon as I can. I know I'll probably have to do both at the same time, but cash coming in is first priority at the moment. I have to have that. I'm hanging in there and pounding the pavement. Someone will eventually give me a chance. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Fri, August 21, 2009 - 8:55 AMAbuse is not necessarily physical...I'm just saying. And believe me, the folks who answer those phones would appreciate speaking to a woman who is looking for resources to become self determining BEFORE things get that far. They are nearly always supportive and affirming to speak with, and usually have some resource or angle of approach that has not occurred to a body. They'd a lot rather be the fence at the top of the cliff---not the ambulance at the bottom, as they usually end up being, and frankly they don't often get the opportunity.
I don't want to sound dour or anything, and am quite heartened to read that you're not physically battered. It does sound like you feel like you're off to build a house with only a shovel...keep stomping along, the way will become clear.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Fri, August 21, 2009 - 5:41 PMI recently lost my job. I got on a government program and was able to get my truck licence for a 18 wheeler. I worked part time and draw unemployment insurance. Service Canada Is now helping me find a trucking job. I would advise you to look into your government programs. PS I am 50 years old if I can do it you can do it, so just do it. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Fri, August 21, 2009 - 7:32 PMZarina: Why do YOU have to leave? Under most state's community property laws you own half the place. People live together during divorces all the time. Or make him go. better yet, stage a domestic dispute, have someone call the cops, don't admit to doing anything and say that you are afraid for the cops to leave. Then when they go, they'll take your old man with them.
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Fri, August 21, 2009 - 7:37 PMAnd Mitch, what the hell kind of sensitive, sensible, social worker bullshit advice was that? You didn't even offer her a job sitting on your face. I'm dissapointed in you man. Horse is already our designated sensitive/organic male role model on this tribe. You shoulda told her to stick an icepick into the base of the skull and scramble his brains.
BTW Zarina: Didn't your old man used to post on this tribe? -
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Fri, August 21, 2009 - 10:53 PMYeah! Fer fucksake, Mitch, leave the lovely granola humping to me. I'm the hippie with a gun. You're the rapist. Get it together. Did you stop doing meth? The ice is starting to melt. At this point you're never going to bust out of Tuol Sleng or Abu Garaib or wherever the fuck they keep you. Now, please excuse me while I duck behind the parsley to smoke some lettuce and gnaw on a carrot - I've got earthy stuff to do. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Tue, August 25, 2009 - 5:38 PMI do not know what came over me, it must have been that Meryl Streep movie I almost watched.
Zarina, get out there and start turning tricks! Since it's not a real job, you can still collect welfare and government cheese.
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Wed, August 26, 2009 - 6:50 AMTrix are for kids
Tricks are for hookers
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Fri, August 28, 2009 - 3:57 PMI've been down and out on two separate occasions.
Being broke can happen to anyone, given the right combination of trials and misfortune.
Being poor or in poverty is a choice, it's generally the result of a defeated mindset. Nobody who is broke, becomes poor until they accept it, whether they're temporarily broke or not. Sometimes temporary is short, sometimes it takes a little longer. Don't give up.
Another important thing, at least to me, is to STAY THE HELL AWAY from the government handout bullshit. Are you a survivalist or a socialist? This is not something forced upon you, you are making a positive CHOICE of changing the direction in your life. This means you should be willing to accept the consequences, good and bad, of that choice. You'll become a stronger person. You have more options than to cast yourself on the government. You started this choice in life because you are strong, because you want to be stronger. FOLLOW THROUGH DAMMIT. Make strong choices, take strong actions. Don't boldly step out from one victim mindset just to settle into another.
You live in the most free nation in the world. Populated by idiots and scumbags, but the good people here are a higher per-capita than you will find anywhere else. You would be amazed and surprised at how they will come out of the woodwork to help you if you extend yourself in a friendly way. You'll make friends along the way.
This is a perfect time to reacquaint yourself with God. Please do. Miracles happen. I could go on for pages about this aspect alone. I believe with all my heart that God knows each one of us personally. Knows what we're going through. And will make sure we can get through it if we turn to him. I gotta stop here because no ammount of words in print will do any justice to convey the conviction I feel. Pray earnestly. Pray often. Pray with open sincerity and humility. You'll begin to feel a change, I promise. -
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Fri, August 28, 2009 - 4:22 PMThats a bit extreme......dontcha' think? -
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Sun, August 30, 2009 - 8:33 AMeven if the mans got a really good point?!
its called tough love, get over here and get your lumps!
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Tue, September 1, 2009 - 3:25 PMSean, you oughta know by now that I always mean what I say, and stand behind it. Asking me to reconsider a statement? HAH!
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Fri, September 11, 2009 - 7:53 PMwe got a winner!!! Zarina....my suggestion for what it's worth....Go to the local school board and sign up as a substitute custodian/kitchen help you will find you will be working more often than not and if your a good worker they will notice and you will find yourself being offered fulltime work quick enough....one thing about it is they tend to have decent benefits. -
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Sat, September 12, 2009 - 10:24 AMGreat idea Saltheart!! Thankyou!!!
I'll be talking to the school district first thing Monday morning.
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Sat, September 12, 2009 - 3:38 PMI'm on board with that idea. It's very proactive and self-motivated. Much better than filling out a form at some gov't office and sitting around waiting for someone to come to the rescue. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Sun, October 11, 2009 - 12:09 AMThere's always work, it just isn't always pretty.
Y'know, she hasn't replied for a while. She may already be gone to the internet-free zone. -
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Sun, October 11, 2009 - 10:30 AMClose but not gone yet.
I'm working on it. -
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Re: A matter of immediate personal survival
Mon, October 12, 2009 - 4:29 PMconcrete work is about the most bust-ass job I've ever done. I just got off a 12 hour shift, but hey. Doing what I can. I've already bugged out and the economy here is one in which you take what you can get right now, and you're grateful for it no matter what, because you get to eat and some people don't even have that much. I can tell you I've sure got a ton of motivation to move on to something else as soon as I can find something.
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