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this is going to be the ultimate test...

Posted by on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM
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DH lost his job lastnight... I am the only one working... we have a 1300 mortgage... I make about 1200 a month... this sucks SO much... he is going to file for unemployment next week... and we will apply for food stamps and state funded insurance... we both have worked for a while... so the help is ok... He will be home with the kids now... and cooking and cleaning... and I will help... but as a SAHD most of this stuff should get done... I hope because I am looking into picking up another job... and I can not work 2 jobs AND cook and clean all the time!!

so I guess this is the ultimate test if our marriage can work... o.0;; if we are strong enough as a married couple to handle this than I guess we can handle anything...

Posted by on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM
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ilovemykids732
by Bronze Member on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM

BUMP!

thecoffeefairy
by Bronze Member on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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Good luck! You can both do it. Just remember to support one another and be uplifting not criticizing.
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sweetkennedy3
by Member on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM
It will be ok- it will make your marriage stronger- hang in there- it will get better- hugs
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Bknotnobody
by Bronze Member on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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Good luck!
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ajrjj05
by Member on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:07 PM

why can't he look for another job?! why did he lose his job?! your screwed with a house payment like that your going to need HELP! and yes your right you deserve alittle state aid cause your family works for it :)

ilovemykids732
by Bronze Member on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Well, he could but than we would spend the same amount he makes in child care... I am going to end up picking up a second job... I have to... I know of a few things I can do... my friends grandmother needs help around her house... and is paranoid about people she doesnt trust in her home... but knows me... I will make about $250 a week... which isnt MUCH... but its enough...

Quoting ajrjj05:

why can't he look for another job?! why did he lose his job?! your screwed with a house payment like that your going to need HELP! and yes your right you deserve alittle state aid cause your family works for it :)


justpeachy71904
by Silver Member on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:20 PM
I'm so sorry. I wad unemployed for a while. While we are not married we did pull through. It was a test of our strength in all aspects. It pushed us to the brink's of no return. I felt worthless every day. Remember to encourage him. Help him look for work.
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mrsparker0
by on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:20 PM
He could do home daycare to bring in some $$ too. I only watch 1 kiddo and bring in over $700/mo!


Quoting ilovemykids732:

Well, he could but than we would spend the same amount he makes in child care... I am going to end up picking up a second job... I have to... I know of a few things I can do... my friends grandmother needs help around her house... and is paranoid about people she doesnt trust in her home... but knows me... I will make about $250 a week... which isnt MUCH... but its enough...


Quoting ajrjj05:

why can't he look for another job?! why did he lose his job?! your screwed with a house payment like that your going to need HELP! and yes your right you deserve alittle state aid cause your family works for it :)



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justpeachy71904
by Silver Member on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Wait why can't he look for a job at home? News papers internet? Library!

Quoting ilovemykids732:

Well, he could but than we would spend the same amount he makes in child care... I am going to end up picking up a second job... I have to... I know of a few things I can do... my friends grandmother needs help around her house... and is paranoid about people she doesnt trust in her home... but knows me... I will make about $250 a week... which isnt MUCH... but its enough...


Quoting ajrjj05:

why can't he look for another job?! why did he lose his job?! your screwed with a house payment like that your going to need HELP! and yes your right you deserve alittle state aid cause your family works for it :)


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PEEK05
by Kendall on Aug. 25, 2012 at 1:21 PM
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Good luck.

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