tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090180461581546413.post7068260160352158643..comments2023-06-18T08:46:51.919-07:00Comments on Inside Out: The Unemployment Diaries: To Everything There is a SeasonCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16787827077778614821noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090180461581546413.post-53652022786865854982011-07-31T10:29:28.117-07:002011-07-31T10:29:28.117-07:00Lissa, Kris- thanks for stopping by and do come ba...Lissa, Kris- thanks for stopping by and do come back, I'm not always so cranky! And Kris- good luck w/ the interview. Keep me posted!<br /><br />Kathy- I'm not happy to hear you're struggling too but it does help to hear from others who are living it. It makes my 50th birthday feel like a sick joke. This is NOT where I thought I'd be.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787827077778614821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090180461581546413.post-25175718202627440452011-07-30T20:26:53.389-07:002011-07-30T20:26:53.389-07:00Catherine - I get it. I'm there too! 51 this y...Catherine - I get it. I'm there too! 51 this year. Worked 21 years building a small business with my husband. Housing crash reduced our business by 80%. We are not home builders only a trade contractor.<br /><br />Now we have barely enough to pay half of our bills and keep the company open. Hubby is to old to do more than supervise with Florida heat. This has been going on for almost four Kathyhttp://asiteforwomen.com/dlife-top-blogs-4/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090180461581546413.post-30672829741207640172011-07-30T19:38:45.067-07:002011-07-30T19:38:45.067-07:00Visiting from TRDC.
I feel your pain. I was laid ...Visiting from TRDC.<br /><br />I feel your pain. I was laid off on 1/31/11. I'm in my mid-40's and have not been able to find a new job. I've had several interviews - all of which I've been told I'm over qualified. <br /><br />It's really depressing, frustrating and scary. My family counts on my income.<br /><br />It's not good. I'm trying to stay positive and Kris Mulkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852555527567136103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090180461581546413.post-42627100562570148642011-07-30T13:28:25.109-07:002011-07-30T13:28:25.109-07:00Hi Catherine~ I stopped by from the Tea Party Soc...Hi Catherine~ I stopped by from the Tea Party Social & enjoyed your site very much. I will be stopping back regularly to check your progress & root for you!Lissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583787424113912674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090180461581546413.post-1543105598550967782011-07-30T10:29:57.038-07:002011-07-30T10:29:57.038-07:00@Kathy G- you're absolutely right, I feel like...@Kathy G- you're absolutely right, I feel like there are new rules but nobody told us about them! I would love to work part-time but need the healthcare. Still, it may come to that!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787827077778614821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090180461581546413.post-29814075365141562982011-07-29T19:47:49.616-07:002011-07-29T19:47:49.616-07:00Yes, things are broke. Somewhere along the line t...Yes, things are broke. Somewhere along the line the rules changed, and they didn't tell us the new rules. Too many people don't have ANY job, let alone meaningful employment. Politicians think only of the short term (what will keep the voters in their area happy so they'll be re-elected in the next election) and are afraid to take a stand.<br /><br />I thank my lucky stars every dayKathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090180461581546413.post-72958691359325956162011-07-29T12:48:10.391-07:002011-07-29T12:48:10.391-07:00Abby- thanks for the thoughful reply and your 2 ce...Abby- thanks for the thoughful reply and your 2 cents are always welcome here! 30 may be easier because you have more time but it doesn't make feeling trapped any better. The system is broken and the fools in DC posturing over the budget but making no real change need a swift kick in the ass.<br /><br />Do we have to start a revolution? That sounds tiring. I'd be happy w/ a small compoundCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787827077778614821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090180461581546413.post-59350873458257286782011-07-28T14:51:30.763-07:002011-07-28T14:51:30.763-07:00And...exhale. I think I held my breath this whole ...And...exhale. I think I held my breath this whole post, and I'll be careful not to write a novel here. You know how I get. <br /><br />I'm only 30, but I feel exactly the same way, minus the entitlement because I haven't put in your time. However, I look ahead and it scares the shit out of me. Yes, I'm lucky to have a job, but like you said, "I’m not looking to replace the Abbyhttp://www.abbyhasissues.comnoreply@blogger.com