Fu#@ the man trying to keep you down!!!

FebreezeIt

FebreezeIt

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So I work in retail, as such, my hours fluctuate. I've had almost 3 years of college, but no degree yet. I'm still determined to finish but I can barely afford gas and insurance. Some weeks I'll get 30 hours, other weeks barely 7. Getting a full time position is like winning a prize. I'm still looking for a better job but its like the great depression out there. I was doing my finances yesterday and it became clear as glass that even at 40 hours a week, full time, I would barely cover all my expenses.

Brothers and sisters, why can't we just be allowed to survive? I don't need a ferrari, I'm happy when my old truck even starts. I just need a little roof over my head at night and a bed. It seems like every day is a struggle just to get through the day. People talk about the depression we're in, but for me its already here. For the people that try to live an honest life, we just get shit on. I guess its time to start thinking of alternative options to make ends meet. Time to fire up some cfl's and supplement my income.

So that's my little rant, I've been so stresed out lately. I am officially homeless, I've just been bouncing around, staying with different friends to avoid having to sleep in my truck. All I have is my old truck, my laptop, and my part time job. To anyone else out there that hears me, let me hear your story!
 
quill3

quill3

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Man i feel ya. Ive been struggling for far too long. I have a relationship that is long distance and Im just trying to make ends meet right now. Its rough out there. I work two jobs and still am barely able to afford rent and sustain a half decent life. Ive been thinking of doing a little growing myself to help with the bills and stuff. Ive been researching the shit out of it and let me tell you its not cheap to get into.
 
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a dog named chico

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Dude i understand.
My wife lost her job about 8 months ago so with unemployment she only gets 1/4 of what she used to. i have a 9-5 and get 40 hours but after insurance (medical and car) and our mortgage it leaves us with less that $100 to spend on living a week. now my wages are being garnished for a credit card bill i had to stop paying to live and it leaves us with even less.

I am trying to file chapter 7 but i cannot pay the lawyer the $1400 it costs. i am stuck the onything i have going for me is in my state medical MMJ is legal and once i can grow my own it should free up some cash.

keep your head up, remember it wasn't always this bad and things will change (one day) so just keep on keep'n on
 
Howard Stern

Howard Stern

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Dude I lost my job building 30 million dollar yachts. Not many people buying those nowadays! LOL I didn't know what I was going to do for a long time, but I talked with my wife and it took a lot of convincing, but I told her that if I get my MMJ card I could just grow and sell to other card holders and it is totaly legal. So she siad yes and I just flipped my first ever 6 Northern lights feminized to flower. In around 3-5 months I will be able to support the fam again! One thing about shitty times is that people always find a way to get what they need for their vices! I am going to get one of my buddies to designate me as his provider and I am going to be able to grow 30 plants at a time and I could have 48 oz of weed in my house! So hopefully I will get good at this and I am projecting harvesting around 6 plants a month. That should bring in some cash! LOL Anyway sorry to hear about you deal bro, keep your head up and shit will get better. Life is what you make of it bro!
 
desertrat

desertrat

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quill3 said:
Man i feel ya. Ive been struggling for far too long. I have a relationship that is long distance and Im just trying to make ends meet right now. Its rough out there. I work two jobs and still am barely able to afford rent and sustain a half decent life. Ive been thinking of doing a little growing myself to help with the bills and stuff. Ive been researching the shit out of it and let me tell you its not cheap to get into.
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even your relationship is probably a victim to the times as you'd undoubtedly have found a way to live and work together if the economy presented better options. I don't really like the idea of selling but I can sure understand it.

FebreezeIt said:
So I work in retail, as such, my hours fluctuate. I've had almost 3 years of college, but no degree yet. I'm still determined to finish but I can barely afford gas and insurance. Some weeks I'll get 30 hours, other weeks barely 7. Getting a full time position is like winning a prize. I'm still looking for a better job but its like the great depression out there. I was doing my finances yesterday and it became clear as glass that even at 40 hours a week, full time, I would barely cover all my expenses.

Brothers and sisters, why can't we just be allowed to survive? I don't need a ferrari, I'm happy when my old truck even starts. I just need a little roof over my head at night and a bed. It seems like every day is a struggle just to get through the day. People talk about the depression we're in, but for me its already here. For the people that try to live an honest life, we just get shit on. I guess its time to start thinking of alternative options to make ends meet. Time to fire up some cfl's and supplement my income.

So that's my little rant, I've been so stresed out lately. I am officially homeless, I've just been bouncing around, staying with different friends to avoid having to sleep in my truck. All I have is my old truck, my laptop, and my part time job. To anyone else out there that hears me, let me hear your story!
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Feel for you, have lots of friends treading water just like you. Keep your head up.

Here's my scorecard:

Ealry retirement due to permanent disability.
retirement funds lost in 2008 financial meltdown
Watched as banks got bailed out by Bush of the very investments that I lost money on
Brightest point of light for me has been getting insurance for the first time in 15 years through the federal high risk pool
And learning to grow
 
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kat17954

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I agree, hang in there. Don't give up, especially with school. I've been a single mom for 16 years, put myself through school, earned 2 degrees and now I have the kind of job I always dreamed of. I don't get paid a lot but my job is easy, I have plenty of autonomy and I get to travel the world. I've been in your shoes but all while raising a daughter. I did turn to "helping out my friends" for many years but as I had always thought it would, it caught up to me. I pushed it for too long and too far and finally one day they came to get me. To be honest, the only thing that saved me from some serious time is the fact that I am employed and well educated. While it helped me get by and pay the bills to keep a roof over our head, it is ultimately not worth the risk. I'm lucky I have a job that I like and will stay at for a long time because with my record now, I won't be able to get anything comparable. STAY IN SCHOOL NO MATTER WHAT!!
 
SocataSmoker

SocataSmoker

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What do you mean, "be allowed to survive"?

We're all "allowed" to survive, it's living within our means that most people aren't comfortable with...
 
FebreezeIt

FebreezeIt

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By being "allowed to survive" I'm referring to the overall economic situation faced by the entire general population. This economic situation being fully orchestrated and engineered by our "leaders" in backroom deals. As these shady deals turn sour, the losses are to be shouldered on the backs of the citizens. As bad as things are now, they are nothing compared to what life will be like under the coming austerity measures. Problem, reaction, solution.

Problem: The government working with coporations (the man) stop at nothing to make a profit. In the course of their reckless investments, they overestimate their own capabilities and lose billions.

Reaction: These losses cause normal investors to lose everything. Crime rates rise as people are faced with austerity measures in the form of excessive taxes and fines, from both the public and private sectors. Confidence falls, spending dries up, the crash begins.

Solution: Smaller businesses empowering individuals begin to go under. Layoffs and unemployment rise. Banks, government, and bigger corporations now move in to liquidate the assests of the smaller businesses at fire sale prices. The unemployed have no recourse except to turn to the government handouts and work for government approved mega corporations. The facist takeover of this wonderful country is complete.
 
SocataSmoker

SocataSmoker

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Great documentary.

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TPIMP

TPIMP

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Dude i feel you maaaan. I was once in such a situation for approx 2 years all i can say is what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Just hold in there sooner or later things are going to get better that's what i kept telling myself and eventually they did. Hey just remember something bro get educated that's what is important. Nowadays without some sort of education you can't get a good job.
 
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