This job search is depressing

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We only got 3 more years....

Down size if needed.

He's not worth it...

+1 hold on, folks. He's definitely not worth it.

Not always the ideal situation, but can you find something in another city/state? You have to go to where the jobs are, and sometimes, this ends up being a blessing in disguise.

It's definitely scary to be jobless (been laid off twice), but hold on. Do what you need to do to survive.

Move in with family (I did that once); downsize; move to a diff city/state. Again, not ideal, but you gotta do what you gotta do to survive.

Hang in there.

I have a high school senior, so I'm trying to stay local so she can graduate here. I can't even afford to downsize because I literally have no money. The only family I have are my parents, but they live in a 55+ community in a one bedroom and aren't allowed, nor have the space to accommodate two more people. Her father is a deadbeat who's been out of our lives since she was a baby so I can't even get any help from him. The timing of this couldn't be any worse.

I hate my ex wife but I love my daughter. Men who don't want to finally support their kids are terrible human beings. I am not very close to my daughter, but as far money she is set now and in the future as well.

Op, please reach out to your school to see if they can cover the costs.
Which school, OP?
Can she do fund raising for the costs?

[Anonymous]

If I knew a friend was going through something like this, I would help. I have an extra car, extra space in my home, extra cash. You need to swallow your pride and ask for help. You’d be surprised at how much people are willing to help. One friend covering an electric bill for a few months, the other sports costs, pitching in gift cards. It’s doable and people will rally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If I knew a friend was going through something like this, I would help. I have an extra car, extra space in my home, extra cash. You need to swallow your pride and ask for help. You’d be surprised at how much people are willing to help. One friend covering an electric bill for a few months, the other sports costs, pitching in gift cards. It’s doable and people will rally.

It’s not that easy for others to help right now. Everyone is struggling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If I knew a friend was going through something like this, I would help. I have an extra car, extra space in my home, extra cash. You need to swallow your pride and ask for help. You’d be surprised at how much people are willing to help. One friend covering an electric bill for a few months, the other sports costs, pitching in gift cards. It’s doable and people will rally.

Agree, don’t suffer in silence. Speak with friends and neighbors, so many people are happy to help, especially as we feel powerless about what’s happening in our country. Stay strong, you are unique and there’s no one like you, and never will be. How freaking cool is that?

[Anonymous]

I’m so sorry OP. Your daughter is angry because teens are selfish. But she loves you and needs you.

[Anonymous]

OP I know how terrible you may feel. My husband was out of work for two years. The terror is real. Please please get help. It may not feel that way right now but your daughter loves you and needs you. Your family needs you. Your life matters and believe me this too shall pass. You are NOT alone. So many of us are suffering, embarrassed and sad. Please find a life preserver and hang on. People need you. You can do this.