Heck yes, in a backhanded way. See, I have been out of work since July of ’08 and fired from that job since October of ’08. This was due to health problems that were beyond my control. I admit that at first I was bitter toward my ex employer, but I got over it as I realized that they are a business after all and I wasn’t making them any money sitting at home.
When they fired me in October they said that it was so I could receive unemployment benefits. Well since I am still unable to hold a regular job, I am ineligible for those benefits. Didn’t see that one coming at the time.
Fast forward to today. My health is still not great, still unable to hold a job unless they make some serious concessions. I could in theory hold a job where lifting heavy objects is not required, or standing for long periods, oh and I need access to a restroom several times throughout the day. Did I mention that I am nauseous all the time, yes I take medicine for that but it only helps so much. An attractive package to say the least, I can’t understand why no one wants me working for them.
But now, with the economy the way it is, I can’t even get a job as a greeter at Wally world. They are usually always hiring, not so much right now though. As I scanned the help wanted as today I noticed that most of the offerings there were those “work from home” offers that always turn out to be scams.
Thankfully, Becky still has her job, so we are doing better than some, but I can see a day when major sacrifices will have to be made. Hopefully that day is far enough away that we will have a solution for it before it gets here.
For now though, here is my wish in a nutshell. I want Obama to stop scaring the hell out of people. Yes I understand that the economy is in the crapper, but every time you talk about it, the market plunges a little bit more. For that matter, all of you in Washington need to stop talking and start doing. End the fear mongering that has become your trademark and start working on fixing the problems. Yes you say you are working on it, but to what end. Obama, you have to know what happens every time you go on TV and talk about how horrible it is. I know you are not a stupid man, maybe a little full of yourself, but not stupid. So please put a sock in it and get to work.
By the way, I have some really interesting ideas on how to fix the whole problem, give me a call! I’m sure you can find my number.
Jeff, your situation is pretty much exactly what PD had gone through before he ended up applying for disability. We had to put him on my insurance at work, which was phenomenally expensive, not to mention depleting his 401K and most of our savings. Then when he received his disability, he wasn’t eligible for medical benefits for 2 years. It was, to say the least, ROUGH. We came very close to losing our house. So we understand what you’re going through. We’ve jumped through all the hoops a few times. Prayers for you. Wish you were feeling better, that sucks.
On an unrelated note, your “prize” was to have gone in the mail this past Saturday… I overslept and didn’t have time to go to the PO before a dental appt. which ran over past the time the PO closed. Yadda, yadda. It’s closed every day by the time I get off work so I plan to mail it this weekend. Thanks for your patience. Yeah, I’m on top of things. *ahem*
Take your time, I am fine. Yeah, the whole disability thing has come up a few times. It is such a hassle to get though, I would rather work at McD’s than go through that if at all possible.
Good comments on the speech. Hope that you are doing well. I have had a lot going on lately. Good to check in
Glad to see you, not doing that well, but better than I deserve.
I’ve got you in my prayers. Is there anything else I can do to help, Bro?
Prayers are more than enough, although I could really go for a pizza right now!