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Pissed-off venting ahead, typed through teary eyes, so there will be typos.
This regime and this economy BLOW!
My husband has been a hard worker for his employer for years with no pay raise, despite a great evaluation/review.
His paychecks are inconsistent at best and I NEVER thought we'd end up being in a paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and depleting our savings within 3 years.
While I don't mind working outside of the home, I hate being forced to because of the cockroaches bleeding us dry and sucking the life out of everything.
I'm trusting in the Lord, and trying not to be angry more than I need to be. I know He hears me and wants what's best for me, but this refining process is rough. (Not a vent!)
I really miss being able to buy stuff, or at least having the freedom to do so. I miss it being MY CHOICE. I watch people send commentators big sums of money and I am jealous they can afford it and upset that I can't.
I wish I had been a better steward of what God has given us. I wish my husband were on the same page spiritually.
I want a return on our DWAC investment. I want Trump and an alpha pack back to take care of business.
These lizard people have got to go.
I have to stop crying and go apply at The Pig. It would be a blessing to work there.
Sometimes we need to vent I think it helps us move forward. Also keeps stress lower and ulcers away. Going through financial difficulties can truly test you. We have been there more than once during our adult lives/marriage. I just said a prayer for you and your husband. Praying everything gets better soon. Blessings fren.
Thank you so much, moodyblue!!
I applied for no less than six jobs today, two of which called me back within a couple hours. We may have good news with my husband, so please pray that it works out. If it does, it would be a HUGE relief!
I hear you.
Just a thought: have you thought of working with children in a daycare or VPK type setting? I know a ton of them are probably sketchy and overwork the staff and are not great environments, but some of the church ran ones seem pretty Godly from my experience. And they all appear to be constantly hiring.
Just a thought. I know being around children all morning would be a blessing for me, personally.
Prayers and positive vibes your way. 🙏🤗
I used to cook at a preschool. I never wanted to have to go back to it, but I know I'd be able to be hired. I may try it again. Thanks!!
Everywhere you go, pay attention to the employees. Ask yourself, where to people look like they like where they work? And apply there.
"For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it"(Hebrews 12:11ESV). There is no escaping the Father's love when you put your life into His hands. He will never leave or forsake you.
I feel your pain...but these times of trials WILL make you stronger. We are all at the point where we have to depend on God for EVERYTHING. Not my will but thy will. My social worker daughter just got a job for $12.00/hour at Chick-fil-A in her college town...it was the ONLY offer she received as she is awaiting her legal issues to be settled. That is a salary from 20+ years ago.
I will pray that you find the perfect work and that you see God working overtime to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. You are the daughter of the Great I Am, the King of Kings, who owns the cattle on a thousand hills...NOTHING is impossible with God...may God richly bless you and your family.
That’s beautiful. From God’s lips to your ear.
Nothing is off limits when God wants to bless. I've been in some tight spots. Praying for you fren.
You are so sweet and uplifting! Thank you so much for those much needed words and verses.
I hope your daughter can make it work with that until she gets to use her degree again.
God inhabits the praise of man...just keep praising and thanking God for EVERYTHING...He is good...ALL THE TIME...😊...and He loves you MORE than you can ever imagine...
Take heart sister. You’re story sounds identical to my wife’s and mine. The funniest thing is she is considering applying at the Piggly Wiggly!
I wish you both the best! PW is not even a half mile from me, so it would be a great place to get to work.
(I haven't had a day like today in awhile.)