Popeye quit his job a few months ago. No, there wasn't a back-up plan in place, just in hopes. And now that the back-up plan has failed us, we had our hopes in another (local) agency.
Today we learned that this "shoe-in" has failed us, too.
This month (July) is the last month that I have sufficient funds to get us by. I'm not quite sure what to do next (as I type this). I'm hoping that as I type, it will cause a brainstorm effect for me and I will be able to prepare a plan of action.
I've taken on a cleaning job. I start next week and it will be twice a week for two weeks and then probably once a week after that. I'm not thrilled about it. But it's money. So I'll do it.
I'm thinking Popeye might be looking at switching careers all together and that's keeping him up at night. And that's keeping me up at night.
so. Brainstorm.
Cleaning jobs are $50+ a pop. I suppose I should advertise. If I get 4 clients a week that's $200 a week = $800 a month. Bring that in with Mr. Fantastic's SSI money, We'll almost have enough for our monthly bills. But then if I don't get any clients (not sure what the demand is here) I'll be looking at a whole lot less.
Exxon is hiring - a friend is looking into that today for us. There was a job open last month that closed yesterday for a local dam maintenace worker (an actual dam, not a typo). Unfortunately we heard about it last night and couldn't apply for the position. Why don't people tell us these things ahead of time. We're not sure where to look and so we hear through the grapvine of places hiring after the application deadline has passed. It's a little frustrating.
Anyhow. I'm rambling. My thoughts are jumbled and sporatic. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed and I may be starting to lose it. (It's called panicking, I hear.)
Suggestions for a plan of action are welcome. Seeing as when I panic, I don't think (or see) clearly. Here come the tears.
So Popeye applied for dental insurance through Tricare (military healthcare) and hopefully will be getting dental work done so the flag on him can be lifted. There's a deployment for MA's (The navy's police unit) coming up in October that is located at Guantanamo Bay for 10 months. While I'll hate to have him gone, at least he'd be going somewhere safe. And the pay will rock. But that's in October and we're needing income now.
So. That's that. Those are my thoughts for right now. For some of you this is a bomb that has been dropped in your lap. For a few others you've known about this for awhile now. So if I seem distant and depressed, now you know why.
Sorry if this was sporatic and incoherent.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Commence freak out mode
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6 comments:
Natalie!!! I am in shock! Life changes so quickly. How scary to not have any concrete plans out there. I am praying for you. Maybe you will come back here? LOL?! Who knows what the next step is...
Oh, girl. :-( I'm so sorry! I wish there were something I could do to help. I wish you were nearby, because I have had issues with my cleaning lady (so NOT dependable!), and with the fibromyalgia, I can't do a lot of the housework by myself.
Anyway. You're in my prayers. I'm sorry I don't have any answers or ideas. But I'll be hoping for the best for you all.
(((HUGS)))
Well... is he still considering other states? Or has the bridge been burned? I certainly hope not. What about going into the military full-time? While I hate the idea, is that an option? What about him starting up a clean-up gig, of crime scenes? I'm sure in his line of work, he's seen grossness. What about upping the prices on your hats and selling them on etsy? I know they do a lot of hats, but honestly, I haven't come across ANY who have the customization option that you offer. Do you have things you could sell? What about a trade in services - Troy can work for a butcher in return for meat? I don't know - just brainstorming here.
I love you & yours, have been keeping you in my prayers for eons and will continue to do so. The sun always rises and things will work out. They will.
My heart aches for you! When we were unemployed was one of the scariest times of my life. Looking back now, the only advice I can give is to stay calm, don't panic. Put your faith and your trust in the Lord. He will provide a way and the answer will come. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts very much echo Christine's. With the wounds of unemployment still healing, I very much sympathize with your plight. All I can say is that the Lord only gives us these trials to strengthen us and bring us closer to Him. When we endure them well and seek His will in all things, doors will open that we never would have imagined. You are in my thoughts and I hope you see the light at the end of the tunnel soon, my friend.
Hey girl! I pray that you'll be able to find the work that your family will need and that you'll be able to find the peace to continue the search! I am glad that you have shared your need with your friends so that we can help carry you in your time of need! Thank you for trusting me with your news, it means a lot!
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