 DominokatHiPremium
join:2002-08-06
Boothbay, ME
kudos:2
 ·RoadRunner Cable
| A tough winter This winter has been tough on me.
Mostly because my unemployment was not as much as normal, do to cut backs on over-time last summer, which I depended on and got a lot of in the past. I've had to sell off a lot of things, for extra money. None the less, it hasn't been enough and eventually, I had no choice but to file for bankruptcy. That's been the hardest choice of my life to date, but it was the only way I could get myself out of the mess I got into because I was over optimistic about my hours and money. But I am here and I can rebuild from the mess. At least I still have my house.
With the stress of paying bills, and my negative bank account, I eventually landed myself with an ulcer. A pretty good one as it turns out. So now I am dealing with that, and the "no caffeine, no alcohol, no fatty foods, no processed foods,.......
However, there is light. I am starting a new job. I will be working a lot of overtime, but I won't be directly paid for it. Instead, I will be paid a salary of 700 a week. More then the 400 average I got last year. I still haven't let my former boss know about this yet. I have too soon since he thinks I am coming back. My new job starts mid April, while my former started at the end of May.
This apparently is a year of changes and challenges. I will approach this with determination that I will get through this. And hopefully I'll come out of it a better person. |
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 PeteC2Got Mouse?Premium,MVM
join:2002-01-20
Bristol, CT
kudos:6
·Comcast
 ·AT&T Yahoo
| DK, I am sorry that you have been dealing with such tough times! Being on unemployment for the first time in my life has been a less-than-enjoyable experience. 
I think that you have to take care of yourself first, as far as your "old job" goes. Besides, you really never know what will happen between now and the end of May.
If your new position seems to be going well, then plenty of time to cross the other bridge when it comes.
Sorry to hear about the ulcer as well. Pain or not, follow doc's orders. Hey, a benefit is that you will likely feel better physically as a result of the changes you will likely need to make dealing with the ulcer.
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 squirtcacatne alces in silvis?Premium,MVM
join:2004-04-27
Out Grazing
kudos:4 | reply to Dominokat
Sorry to hear about the many problems. Glad to hear that you still have your house. Here's hoping that the new job will be the start of a lot of positive things for you.
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Jamais le mal n’aura le dernier mot. La foi et l’amour déplacent les montagnes de la haine.
- Marguerite (Maggy) Barankitse
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DominokatHiPremium
join:2002-08-06
Boothbay, ME
kudos:2 Reviews:
·RoadRunner Cable
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Yes this is a tough time. But, I do see light. As tough as it has been, it could have been a lot worse. I could have lost my house and my car. But I have a great lawyer and he has set things so that, as long as I keep making my payments. I keep my house and my car. Everything else-- POOF.
I hate this route. It makes me look weak and/or a person that depends on government. I guess for a moment, I am. But I will come out a stronger person because of this experience. |
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PeteC2Got Mouse?Premium,MVM
join:2002-01-20
Bristol, CT
kudos:6 Reviews:
·Comcast
·AT&T Yahoo
| said by Dominokat:I hate this route. It makes me look weak and/or a person that depends on government. I guess for a moment, I am. But I will come out a stronger person because of this experience.
No way! You have been hit with some tough problems, you are facing them, and dealing with them in the best way with the tools that are available.
Not a darn thing "weak" about that!
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 onDvineDon't Litter. Spay-Neuter.Premium
join:2005-01-29
So. CA, USA
kudos:8
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said by Dominokat:... I will get through this. And hopefully I'll come out of it a better person. You will...and you will. I don't doubt it for a minute (based on personal experience). |
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DominokatHiPremium
join:2002-08-06
Boothbay, ME
kudos:2 Reviews:
·RoadRunner Cable
| reply to Dominokat
In hind sight. I feel very embarrassed posting this thread. But I did. It can't be undone.
However, I really, really want to thank you all that posted for your support and words. It makes me feel like I have support. I appreciate it more then I can express.
This is a very tough time. I am doing what I can to pick up the pieces. I am usually a very negative person by nature. But this has opened me up and was (is) a learning experience. With some planning I will get out of this mess.
Despite my embarrassment posting this, I would deeply love to thank you all that are supporting me through this time. |
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onDvineDon't Litter. Spay-Neuter.Premium
join:2005-01-29
So. CA, USA
kudos:8 | Many of us (anyhow, me) have a bankruptcy, alcohol/drug issues, etc., in our pasts. You're not alone and have NOTHING to be embarrassed about. |
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DominokatHiPremium
join:2002-08-06
Boothbay, ME
kudos:2 | reply to Dominokat
Thankfully, this isn't to do with alcoholism. If you asked me 2 years ago, I would have said yes. This mess has to do do with mismanagement or expectation of moneys. |
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