Warning (Vent) Spiraling Out of Control!!!!

[Pam Moore]

You are not alone my family is going to the same thing. DH was layed off them got sick and went into the hospital for a week we are 2 months behind an was unable to get help from anyone at this time. It takes everything I make to keep lights and food on the table. Have 2 seniors in high school and just found out that I probably want have my job after the new year. Trying to step up my PC game to help with income. Make a little too much for state assistance. Hoping things will shape up after Christmas put the house up for sale to beat the foreclosure.

 

[RebelChef]

H&R Block will train you. For free I think. I'm not sure about the others. Now is the time to do it because they'll be hiring right around the first of the year. It'll be at least 4 months work and sometimes they'll keep you on for a few months after because of people filing extensions. Are there construction companies in your area? You could probably get on as a timekeeper if there's work going on. The pay is usually pretty good if it's a big contractor. If you want to email me at [email protected], I can give you some websites to check.

Definitely call your mortgage company and talk to them about getting a deferral on your payments. Most of them will move one or two payments to the end of the loan when you're in this type situation. There's usually no fee. Or sometimes they'll split the payment up instead of requiring the whole amount at once. If you have an auto financed, do the same with them. They can give you an extension or let you just pay the interest for a month or two until you can get things more in order.

Good luck! Most of us have had a rough go at some point or other so we understand. Try not to worry too much although it's hard not to. God will provide. Just remember to turn it over to him and try not to take it back, as hard as that is. As I've found out over and over, he doesn't need a co-pilot trying to take over the controls unless you just want to crash.

 

[chefkristin]

Ok...well I have an interview for Accounts Payable at 1pm today! It is only a temporary position for 2 months and the pay kind of stinks but its better than nothing for now. It will at least give me some time and money to look for a great job! I will let you know what happens. Fingers crossed!

 

[chefann]

good luck! A paycheck, even if it's a small one, is better than nothing (unless your costs like daycare will be bigger than the check)

 

[chefkristin]

good luck! A paycheck, even if it's a small one, is better than nothing (unless your costs like daycare will be bigger than the check)

Nope. Thank God, Ethan is in Kindergarten!

 

[chefann]

So, look at it this way. It's not your dream job. But God's putting it in your path so that you can be there a short time and catch up on a bill or two. Make a plan of action for your PC business and work it. Then when the 2 months are up, you can see where you're headed next. Anything can happen in 2 months.

 

[lkprescott]

Ok...well I have an interview for Accounts Payable at 1pm today! It is only a temporary position for 2 months and the pay kind of stinks but its better than nothing for now. It will at least give me some time and money to look for a great job! I will let you know what happens. Fingers crossed!

Good luck! And who knows... it may lead to a permanent thing that does pay well. Let us know how you make out.

 

[chefann]

How was your interview Kristin? Did it go well?

 

[chefkristin]

How was your interview Kristin? Did it go well?

I start tomorrow at 9am!! Ethan has a half day on Friday so now I have 2 more interviews on Friday. They are both part time but will work perfectly together!!
The first is an HR position at STAPLES!!! I would love to get back in there. Then the second is in the radiology department at a pretty big doctors office. I could do them both! Keep praying everyone! Its working!! THANKYOU!!!!!:angel:

 

[pamperedbecky]

Kristin,
I can't wait to hear how it went, too! I'll be thinking about you and hoping that some things fall into place for you!

Through the years, I've seen several people I've know do temp. holiday work at a Williams-Sonoma (a fancy, schmancy cooking-related store). I have no idea if there's one in your area, but your cooking background would be a big plus. Although it may be hard to "sell" another company's cooking products!! There store IS very cool. I'm just glad I don't need any of the typical tools, gadgets, cookware from there because it's NOT cheap!! Might be good money as a job though.

 

[pamperedbecky]

I start tomorrow at 9am!! Ethan has a half day on Friday so now I have 2 more interviews on Friday. They are both part time but will work perfectly together!!
The first is an HR position at STAPLES!!! I would love to get back in there. Then the second is in the radiology department at a pretty big doctors office. I could do them both! Keep praying everyone! Its working!! THANKYOU!!!!!:angel:

Awesome!!! I posted on here a couple minutes too late! Good for you! I'm so happy for you. Sounds like they hired you on the spot. You go girl!!

 

[chefann]

That's great, Kristin! I hope everything works out for you and your family.

 

[chefkristin]

I will keep you all posted! The great thing about it is that the temp job is literally 6 minutes away!!

The other 2 are totally near each other and not far from me either.

Thank God!!!!

 

[janetupnorth]

Glad you got some great news!

 

[chefkristin]

Glad you got some great news!

Thanks! I really like your signature!

 

[ahammons]

Congratulations Kristin! I'm so glad you got some good news! :thumbup:

 

[pamperedlinda]

Great news! Congratulations!!!

 

[lkprescott]

I start tomorrow at 9am!! Ethan has a half day on Friday so now I have 2 more interviews on Friday. They are both part time but will work perfectly together!!
The first is an HR position at STAPLES!!! I would love to get back in there. Then the second is in the radiology department at a pretty big doctors office. I could do them both! Keep praying everyone! Its working!! THANKYOU!!!!!:angel:

Yeah YOU!! Knew you could do it! Just keep believing!!

 

[kristenlee]

We are all so very happy for you. We are all here to support each other.
Keep us posted
Kristen

 

[vwpamperedchef]

Congrats Kristin!! So happy for you!

 

[tractorgal]

Great!! Good things are coming your way. Congrats!!

 

[chefgailliard]

I do foreclosure defense as my day job. Contact me offline and we can talk. [email protected] or on aim "glinnesa"

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Oh Kristen I have tears in my eyes I'm so happy for you!!

 

[chefkristin]

Oh Kristen I have tears in my eyes I'm so happy for you!!

Oh you are too sweet! Thanks. I just need to ace these 2 interviews on Friday then things will really be looking up!!!

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

Wow! I just read through this thread, and I just can't help but feel all of the love and support shown by so many great Cheffers!! Inspiring, that's what it is!!

Kristin, I wish you the very best job out there!! (besides PC, of course!)

May God keep you in His care!

Merry Christmas, everyone!
Paula

 

[chefkristin]

I would be lost without you all. That is why I started the post. I knew I would get nothing but support. It still amazes me how many of you I do consider friends even though we never met. There are so many wonderful caring people here. Thanks again and I will keep you updated!