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  1. 05-30-2008, 05:26 PM #1
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    Bollocks!!!!! I just lost one of my jobs. My customer service job laid me off. It was only part time, but I took home 400-500 extra dollars a month!

    I've had to re-do my entire budget for the whole year in case I don't get another job quickly. And with the price of EVERYTHING going so sky-high, I'm really worried we're not gonna make it. Especially since I've had such a run of bad lucky lately.

    Had a raccoon in our attic, $450 for the exterminator.
    AC went out, $500 to fix that (and THAT was my B-I-L discount) and had to stay in motel for one night, $110 for the 2 rooms.
    Television went out. (Sis loaned me a small 13")
    When the raccoon left, he left his fleas behind, another 150 to the exterminator.
    Ice maker on the fridge went out. Still haven't fixed that.
    I've got 2 bald tires on my car that I have to replace before I can get it inspected next month.


    WHAT NEXT????????????????????

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  2. 05-30-2008, 05:34 PM #2
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    I am sorry you lost your job

    I hope things turn around for you real soon.
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  3. 05-30-2008, 05:42 PM #3
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    I'm sorry On the bright side though, you're debt free!!!
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  4. 05-30-2008, 05:42 PM #4
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    Tell Mr. Murphy to hit the road

    ~48 yr. old sahw, livin' it up in our empty nest, smack dab in the middle of everywhere.~
    *We're debt freeeeeeeee! (including the house)*


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  5. 05-30-2008, 05:46 PM #5
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    I'm so sorry!!
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  6. 05-30-2008, 05:48 PM #6
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    I am sorry. That really stinks. I hope it all turns around real soon for you.
    ~~ Missy ~~

    Planting and raising an urban homestead in the middle of Downtown big city right at the foot of the Rocky Mountains!

    Zone 5 Colorado Springs, CO USA
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  7. 05-30-2008, 06:29 PM #7
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    Can you try to get unemployment? It might help alittle.
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  8. 05-30-2008, 06:36 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by PrairieRose View Post
    Tell Mr. Murphy to hit the road
    I second that motion!!! Sorry about your job. . . .
    ~ Lori ~
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  9. 05-30-2008, 07:29 PM #9
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    What a bummer! It always seems like everything happens at once, doesn't it? I'm sorry.


    --Michelle
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  10. 05-30-2008, 08:00 PM #10
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    aaah... I'm sorry... that totally sucks. really it does.

    But I always say.... "a door can't slam shut unless there was an open window in the room" That preverbial 'opportunity' is there for you to discover. Keep your eyes open.
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    sorry to hear this...
    i know how difficult things feel right now.

    BUT, keep looking for something to replace the job you lost... even if it doesnt pay as much... just get something to fill the need... every little extra bit counts!

    And keep yer eyes open for something better in the mean time... something that pays equal (or more) to what you had previously that made everything work out.

    It'll be ok...
    ((((((hugs)))))
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  12. 05-30-2008, 10:20 PM #12
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    Man oh man...when it rains it pours...sending you hugs!!
    Baby Step #1 Done!
    Baby Step #2 Beginnning debt balance 01/01/08 $78K /Paid in full on 08/06/10
    I'm debt freeeee............ GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
    Baby Step#3 Goal: One year emergency fund began saving Jan 2011 accumulated Aug 2011 YIPPEE!!! God is sooo good to me!!!
    Baby Step #4 Yep currently doing this.
    Baby Step #5 No kids so no need.
    Baby Step #6 Renter.. Working on putting 100% down on a house!!! Currently have 25% saved.
    Baby Step #7 Someday.......
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    I am sorry. I hope things start looking up
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    I'm sorry too.
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    I am sorry hope things get better soon. I see you live in Houston and my mom manages some "high end" apartment complexes and they can't seem to keep people. People start, get a couple of paychecks and don't want to work anymore. So with that said, hopefully, you can easily find another part-time job in that big city.
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