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Jun 16, 2008 11:28 PM CST Just curious......
gentlepaws
gentlepawsgentlepawsAny town, Ontario Canada1,019 Threads 13 Polls 9,583 Posts
A very sensitive thread, but if you don't mind, who here is unemployed or on some form of assistance ?
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Jun 16, 2008 11:33 PM CST Just curious......
DogMaI
DogMaIDogMaISartell, Minnesota USA17 Threads 1 Polls 2,729 Posts
I am...


unemployed that is....


no assistance though.... just my savingsdunno so faar so goodthumbs up
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Jun 16, 2008 11:33 PM CST Just curious......
mbcasey
mbcaseymbcaseyNorth Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA68 Threads 7 Polls 16,449 Posts
gentlepaws: A very sensitive thread, but if you don't mind, who here is unemployed or on some form of assistance ?


I am on Social Security disability
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Jun 16, 2008 11:35 PM CST Just curious......
twinkles1994
twinkles1994twinkles1994Vancouver, Washington USA84 Threads 2,258 Posts
Just layed off! It sucks!crying
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Jun 16, 2008 11:35 PM CST Just curious......
DaisyChick
DaisyChickDaisyChickPortland, Oregon USA27 Threads 1,348 Posts
gentlepaws: A very sensitive thread, but if you don't mind, who here is unemployed or on some form of assistance ?


I have been in the past due to medical issues.
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Jun 17, 2008 12:20 AM CST Just curious......
princess49503
princess49503princess49503grand rapids, Michigan USA18 Threads 1 Polls 1,485 Posts
I 've been laid off since December

I'm on my regular unemployment until July and

then I'll start using my Basic TRA Benefits
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Jun 17, 2008 12:22 AM CST Just curious......
kitty01
kitty01kitty01St. Albert, Alberta Canada244 Threads 1 Polls 5,310 Posts
I am on social sercerity, they sent me to get retrained and the man refused to do it, he said who would hire me.conversing
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Jun 17, 2008 12:28 AM CST Just curious......
WhatUwish4
WhatUwish4WhatUwish4St. Augustine, Florida USA2 Threads 7,986 Posts
Kitty! You're back. I think half the members were out looking for you last night! So glad you've "re-appeared."

A fan.
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Jun 17, 2008 12:29 AM CST Just curious......
kitty01
kitty01kitty01St. Albert, Alberta Canada244 Threads 1 Polls 5,310 Posts
WhatUwish4: Kitty! You're back. I think half the members were out looking for you last night! So glad you've "re-appeared."

A fan.
I was just sitting in front of the t.v.conversing
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Jun 17, 2008 5:35 AM CST Just curious......
arabella
arabellaarabellaNear Farmington, Maine USA98 Threads 1 Polls 6,199 Posts
I don't have a job other than taking care of my son.

He has been disabled since birth and receives Social Security benefits monthly.

He will never be able to have a job in his lifetime. sigh
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Jun 17, 2008 5:40 AM CST Just curious......
Lagoona22
Lagoona22Lagoona22Bugibba, Majjistral Malta161 Threads 11 Polls 10,711 Posts
Been self-employed since the age of 26....paid a fortune in social welfare and pension fund stuff, and never taken a cent back....I wouldn't even know how to apply....I will never even recoup a fraction of what I've paid in as a pension....and in fact, under the system that I work in currently, being self-employed, I don't even QUALIFY for unemployment..!!!...how fair is that??....frustrated
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Jun 17, 2008 6:02 AM CST Just curious......
Scottishlass
ScottishlassScottishlassKnoxville, Tennessee USA491 Threads 23 Polls 3,324 Posts
Been unemployed since May of 2007. Living with my adult son who pays all the bills. I am receiving food stamps & minimal state assisted health care.
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Jun 17, 2008 6:53 AM CST Just curious......
cheesewhiz
cheesewhizcheesewhizEastern Tennessee, Tennessee USA2 Threads 101 Posts
I'm unemployed....not by choice. The last company I worked for downsized and I got the boot. And to make matters worse, I can't seem to get another job anywhere. I don't understand, I have sent my resume out more times than I can count, applied online for jobs that I have loads of experience doing, and all I get are offers to sell insurance or automobiles. My resume is professionally written...I paid dearly for it.. I'm not asking for a ton of money, but still no one calling for an interview. My self esteam is suffering here!!!! I'm getting desperate right now and am seriously considering flipping burgers so I can make enough money to buy milk and bread. Any sugggestions out there? confused moping
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Jun 17, 2008 7:04 AM CST Just curious......
arbys
arbysarbysMinneapolis, Minnesota USA2 Threads 36 Posts
cheesewhiz: I'm unemployed....not by choice. The last company I worked for downsized and I got the boot. And to make matters worse, I can't seem to get another job anywhere. I don't understand, I have sent my resume out more times than I can count, applied online for jobs that I have loads of experience doing, and all I get are offers to sell insurance or automobiles. My resume is professionally written...I paid dearly for it.. I'm not asking for a ton of money, but still no one calling for an interview. My self esteam is suffering here!!!! I'm getting desperate right now and am seriously considering flipping burgers so I can make enough money to buy milk and bread. Any sugggestions out there?


Since you ask, I would suggest temporary agencies. Many times you will find a permanent position that way.
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Jun 17, 2008 7:18 AM CST Just curious......
crotalus_p
crotalus_pcrotalus_pRush, Dublin Ireland43 Threads 6 Polls 2,789 Posts
twinkles1994: Just layed off! It sucks!



ahhh dont cry teddybear

With some editing we can make that a happy post !!

"Just layed off! It rosucks head banger
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Jun 17, 2008 7:22 AM CST Just curious......
shipoker55
shipoker55shipoker55St. Petersburg, Florida USA211 Threads 2 Polls 9,362 Posts
mbcasey: I am on Social Security disability





Ditto!! Medicaid to pay my medical
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Jun 17, 2008 7:24 AM CST Just curious......
Claayer
ClaayerClaayerWild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK107 Threads 9 Polls 15,888 Posts
I'm have been lucky enuff to have never had to claim for myself. I starting working at 13.. and thankfully have not been ill or laid off etc..

When my daughter had Perthes disease.. she received a certain amount of disability money for her at that time.. which helped with her wheelchairs and mobility etc. But that's it.
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Jun 17, 2008 7:26 AM CST Just curious......
cheesewhiz
cheesewhizcheesewhizEastern Tennessee, Tennessee USA2 Threads 101 Posts
arbys: Since you ask, I would suggest temporary agencies. Many times you will find a permanent position that way.




Thanks.....I am signed up at a couple of temp agencies and have beeen on a couple of assignments, but so far no offers of permanent job. Maybe I'm too ugly for their liking? Maybe it's my sweet disposition? Who knows..confused My guess is that there's not that many companies who want a permanent employee, they would rather get temp workers so they don't have to offer benefits. I need health insurance....dunno
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