STRUGGLES

We've been struggling lately. It's been distressing and worrisome. We live day to day, hoping for little miracles. Boricua's work is kind of at a stand still due to the economy. They've put a freeze with new manager positions and recently cut out all of the supervisor positions. They've also cut the budget and no one will be getting raises. ON top of that, they cut every one's hours. He's only allowed to work 32 hours a week and he gets a hourly pay. His checks are hundreds of dollars less. ON top of that, I'm not working right now. My job paid well. I only worked about 6 hours a week but was bringing in an extra 200+ a week for the family. All of that extra income is not present. Our bank account is in the negative after paying bills and we donate plasma to pay for our groceries and gas. I've been trying to sell items online and find jobs. So far, no luck. My family is doing all that they can to help us out. It seems like everyone is at a hard spot rigthnow.

I'm so worried. I can't continue like this. But we are doing all that we can to get out of it. I'm working my butt off to sell items and finding teaching jobs. Boricua si applying for other jobs and part time jobs. We are living on a prayer and persistence. I hope something falls into our lap and does very soon. I have thousands of dollars in medical bills to pay for from my recent surgery and the general living expenses. I'm opening my home to childcare. I'm willing to even post a sign out in front of my house and sell my decadent and amazing caramel butter pecan fudge. By the way, it is the best fudge you will ever put in your mouth. Trust me. I have an ultra expensive designer bag that my stepmother gave to me that I'm selling. It's a 1,500 dollars bag and we're hoping to get alteast 800.oo for it. I've never used it. It's been reserved for latter use or sell. She also has precious silver flat wear that's she's willing to trade in and we'd split the profit. Isn't this crazy? Hey, you gotta do what ya gotta do to survive! I feel kind of like a panhandler but I'm not begging people for money. I'm actually working to sell things and earn money. I'm just feeling a bit humiliated. I'm even willing to clean homes! I did that as my job back when was 18 with my mom and aunt's former cleaning business.
Well, pray that we find something get a relief soon.

WORK

I need WORK. I am on hiatus and it's driving me crazy. Not bringing in that little extra income is inconvenient. My earnings would buy our food as gas for the week. But now I'm not earning anything and it's tough. And it's not just about the money! Working helps my Psyche! I get out of the house, get a break from kids and I get to dance! What's better than that? AND~ it's NOT full time! My FULL TIME 'job' is being a mom...but ti's get really hard when you don't have a vehicle during the day and you're housebound!
I just wish my former employers would call me to sub, choreograph or even do clerical work! I want to work a few hours a week! That's all I ask for! Seriously, at this point, I'm willing to do almost anything...well NOT anything but I'm not too picky about what I'd do for work!
Anyone have any job ideas for me?
What's the kicker is, I was supposed to teach all Summer! But my former employer decided(and my doctor) that it'd be in my health's best interest to refrain from teaching due to my foot. I thought I was supposed to be covered by Workmans Comp but I haven't gotten a PENNY for it. AND 'm still waiting for the wages lost in April and May! Yes, it's unnerving.
I gotta WORK!