Comments on: How You Can Help the Unemployed Today http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:42:08 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Eram http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-18036 Eram Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:36:39 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-18036 I've been out of work for almost two years and really try to keep my spirits up. I've been back to college (getting very expensive), enjoy reading, exercising to one day compete (but steadily losing motivation) and continually trying various avenues to secure new job/career - but nothing . I'm very grounded in Christ but this season of unemployment is extremely painful and I do not tell anyone when it gets tough (food, gas, bills) etc., I just keep going. My daughter just moved out and although I do not have much she's really trying. I literally cleaned out my fridge so her and her roommate could have food. I can deal with these things but what's hard is not having anyone to share these thoughts of despair, disappointment and the feeling of loneliness that comes with an extended period of unemployment. SO ... thank you for understanding that it is much more difficult that many realize. And thank you as well to all of the posts that also offer support! I’ve been out of work for almost two years and really try to keep my spirits up. I’ve been back to college (getting very expensive), enjoy reading, exercising to one day compete (but steadily losing motivation) and continually trying various avenues to secure new job/career – but nothing . I’m very grounded in Christ but this season of unemployment is extremely painful and I do not tell anyone when it gets tough (food, gas, bills) etc., I just keep going. My daughter just moved out and although I do not have much she’s really trying. I literally cleaned out my fridge so her and her roommate could have food. I can deal with these things but what’s hard is not having anyone to share these thoughts of despair, disappointment and the feeling of loneliness that comes with an extended period of unemployment. SO … thank you for understanding that it is much more difficult that many realize. And thank you as well to all of the posts that also offer support!

]]> By: Joy http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-435 Joy Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:34:51 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-435 This is great! I've linked to my "This & That Thursday" post. Have a great week!!<br />http://myreasonstoblog.blogspot.com/ This is great! I've linked to my "This & That Thursday" post. Have a great week!!
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]]> By: Miguel @ Great Stops http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-436 Miguel @ Great Stops Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:57:03 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-436 This post is so spot on, especially in these difficult times. Lots of great advice, and rational tips. Thanks and good job. This post is so spot on, especially in these difficult times. Lots of great advice, and rational tips. Thanks and good job.

]]> By: revcraig http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-437 revcraig Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:41:41 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-437 Here's an idea that would eliminate all unemployment: Why don't we all share the jobs that we already have? Then, no one who wants to work will be without a job. Of course, we would all have to suffer a little lower standard of living, but that would be ok, wouldn't it? Here's an idea that would eliminate all unemployment: Why don't we all share the jobs that we already have? Then, no one who wants to work will be without a job. Of course, we would all have to suffer a little lower standard of living, but that would be ok, wouldn't it?

]]> By: Karen M. Andersen http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-438 Karen M. Andersen Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:21:52 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-438 Thank you for your wonderful post. I only wish that there were more people out there who are willing to help. <br /><br />My partner has only had 5 months work in the last 2 years due to the collapse of the building industry in our region (he was a skilled sawmill worker and has experience as a construction labourer and carpenter's trade's assistant). <br /><br />We live in Australia and where we are, it is awful. Our town thrives on the tourism industry, and my partner has tried to get a job in this industry, but you can't get a job without experience, but if no one will give you a CHANCE at a job, then how can you get the experience in the first place? He can't even get a job waiting tables, as a kitchenhand, or serving drinks behind a bar because he has no experience in doing it before, even though he is more than capable. It makes us SO mad.<br /><br />My partner's last job was six months ago. He got a fulltime, permanent job as a carpet cleaner due to his experience with chemicals but had to serve a probation period of 1 month first. He was working one week, was walking into work one morning, tripped on a stone in the driveway, and broke a bone in his foot. He was told by the doctor at the hospital that day that he couldn't work for 6-8 weeks, and his employer sacked him the same day. <br /><br />Being unemployed for so long breaks his heart. He is on antidepressants and mentally beats himself up constantly because he can't provide for us (we have two children; his step-children). It is a HUGE strain on him. Our parents help us out with some of our bills when they can, but it is hurting them financially too. We are surviving totally on unemployment benefits at the moment otherwise. I cannot work as I am also on antidepressants (family history of chemical Depression) and suffer side-effects from them, despite being top of my Nursing class at university before I started taking medication. <br /><br />It is very hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel at the moment. I am trying not to think about Christmas too much. We are going to have to get an advance on our unemployment benefit payments to buy Christmas dinner and presents for our children. <br /><br />I just wish someone here would give my partner a chance and give him a job. We are so sick of struggling and worrying about our financial future. Thank you for your wonderful post. I only wish that there were more people out there who are willing to help.

My partner has only had 5 months work in the last 2 years due to the collapse of the building industry in our region (he was a skilled sawmill worker and has experience as a construction labourer and carpenter's trade's assistant).

We live in Australia and where we are, it is awful. Our town thrives on the tourism industry, and my partner has tried to get a job in this industry, but you can't get a job without experience, but if no one will give you a CHANCE at a job, then how can you get the experience in the first place? He can't even get a job waiting tables, as a kitchenhand, or serving drinks behind a bar because he has no experience in doing it before, even though he is more than capable. It makes us SO mad.

My partner's last job was six months ago. He got a fulltime, permanent job as a carpet cleaner due to his experience with chemicals but had to serve a probation period of 1 month first. He was working one week, was walking into work one morning, tripped on a stone in the driveway, and broke a bone in his foot. He was told by the doctor at the hospital that day that he couldn't work for 6-8 weeks, and his employer sacked him the same day.

Being unemployed for so long breaks his heart. He is on antidepressants and mentally beats himself up constantly because he can't provide for us (we have two children; his step-children). It is a HUGE strain on him. Our parents help us out with some of our bills when they can, but it is hurting them financially too. We are surviving totally on unemployment benefits at the moment otherwise. I cannot work as I am also on antidepressants (family history of chemical Depression) and suffer side-effects from them, despite being top of my Nursing class at university before I started taking medication.

It is very hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel at the moment. I am trying not to think about Christmas too much. We are going to have to get an advance on our unemployment benefit payments to buy Christmas dinner and presents for our children.

I just wish someone here would give my partner a chance and give him a job. We are so sick of struggling and worrying about our financial future.

]]> By: Andrew http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-439 Andrew Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:59:48 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-439 Awesome post. I can safely say, from experience, that being unemployed is one of the worst things that can happen to anyone. Aside from not having a steady income, it can also drive you into depression. It definitely did not do my self-worth any good. The best help anyone can give an unemployed person is a job referral. Straight up monetary assistance is only secondary as some people will tend to get complacent once they know they have a source of easy cash.<br /><br />******<br /><br />Andrew @ <a href="http://www.acecashexpress.com" rel="nofollow">Best Payday Loans</a> Awesome post. I can safely say, from experience, that being unemployed is one of the worst things that can happen to anyone. Aside from not having a steady income, it can also drive you into depression. It definitely did not do my self-worth any good. The best help anyone can give an unemployed person is a job referral. Straight up monetary assistance is only secondary as some people will tend to get complacent once they know they have a source of easy cash.

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]]> By: financiallysmart http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-440 financiallysmart Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:43:46 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-440 This post is an excellent one. Unemployment is one of the biggest problems worldwide and it is sad that some persons actually becomes depressed with it. Reading your post others will be encourage to give whatever assistance they are able to. Even the unemployed can also draw inspiration knowing that you have overcome the same situation. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing. This post is an excellent one. Unemployment is one of the biggest problems worldwide and it is sad that some persons actually becomes depressed with it. Reading your post others will be encourage to give whatever assistance they are able to. Even the unemployed can also draw inspiration knowing that you have overcome the same situation. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing.

]]> By: Bethany http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-441 Bethany Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:57 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-441 This is a great post. I got laid off in April, 2008. My unemployment is maxed out. My husband was laid off in November, 2008. Jobs in our area are nonexistent. I went back to college to finish the degree I started 20 years ago (thank God for financial aid). My husband picks up the odd jobs he can. We know one man who always asks my husband, "Don't you have a job yet?" Hello! If there was a job to be had my husband would have it. I just hate what all of this is doing to him and I hate that this man who has known my husband for over 15 years has the nerve to imply (and actually come out and said) that my husband isn't trying to support his family. Some people are just so stupid.<br /><br />Anyway, the nicest thing that has happened- we got a gift card to the grocery store in the mail from anonymous. It came at just the right time.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me vent. This is a great post. I got laid off in April, 2008. My unemployment is maxed out. My husband was laid off in November, 2008. Jobs in our area are nonexistent. I went back to college to finish the degree I started 20 years ago (thank God for financial aid). My husband picks up the odd jobs he can. We know one man who always asks my husband, "Don't you have a job yet?" Hello! If there was a job to be had my husband would have it. I just hate what all of this is doing to him and I hate that this man who has known my husband for over 15 years has the nerve to imply (and actually come out and said) that my husband isn't trying to support his family. Some people are just so stupid.

Anyway, the nicest thing that has happened- we got a gift card to the grocery store in the mail from anonymous. It came at just the right time.

Thanks for letting me vent.

]]> By: Anonymous http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-442 Anonymous Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:44:06 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-442 Great Post. I wanted to add that there is a website called "the astonishing wife" that has resources about how a wife can support her husband during a time of job loss. Great Post. I wanted to add that there is a website called "the astonishing wife" that has resources about how a wife can support her husband during a time of job loss.

]]> By: Anonymous http://momadvice.com/blog/2009/10/how-you-can-help-the-unemployed-today/comment-page-1#comment-443 Anonymous Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:43:55 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=58#comment-443 Great post!<br />Another idea, call up the utility company and give the family's address...they will let you pay their utilities or even pay towards their bill for the month. A good anonymous way to help :) Great post!
Another idea, call up the utility company and give the family's address…they will let you pay their utilities or even pay towards their bill for the month. A good anonymous way to help :)

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