I QUIT MY JOB.......EEEECH!!!!!!

[msmarydee]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif I can't describe how I feel right now........my poor husband had a meltdown today at lunch....he is under so much pressure at work and then tried to call his estranged daughter to find out about getting them some money for Christmas. Her "partner" interceded the call and refused to let her talk with him. His daughter is 21 and has been with this person since she was 17 and living with us. This person is 31 years old. She looks like a guy and has helped make my step daughter into a "freak". I was so worried about my husband attempting suicide again (yes, again) that I couldn't deal with work. Then something that had bothered me a work yesterday about all the petty talk and 9 bosses, that I had a melt down at work!!!! So I left for the day. When I called my husband so upset and blubbering he told me to call them and tell them what they could do with the job.

I know you think we are a couple of losers. We can't find a church and since my husbands accident 3 years ago and the lawsuit we had to endure....he doesn't trust psychologists or psychiatrists. They were only in the suit for the money. All of our friend we lost when we got divorced or moved out of town for awhile.

What do I do? I need to work.....but so many jobs are requiring degrees, proficiency in computer skills or some demanding physical work. I have a baker's cyst right now that I am dealing with, I have bladder problems and possibly kidney trouble starting, I wake up several times during the night with my lower back hurting and have to pee immediately!!!

Oh, woh is me.................. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/aww.gif

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[Knitter]

Hi msmarydee

You sure are going through a lot! I wish I could help style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hugbetter.gif

Try to rest and take care of yourself.

Hugs

Knitter

[alobreto]

Hi, Mary! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
It sounds to me like it may be a good time for you to apply for disability. You're already not working, which is a prerequisite. You have physical ailments and emotional problems that by themselves might qualify you for assistance if you get them well documented by consulting docs/counselling services, etc.

In the meantime, contact your utility companies and ask about programs for assistance with utility bills for someone who is ill and unable to work and has whatever your income is.

Go to Catholic Charities (You don't have to be Catholic). Ask about assistance with living expenses, clothing, and food, along with healthcare, medicines and child care if you need that.

Call the social work department at your local county hospital and ask for referrals to agencies that can help you with goods, services, and finances.

Call the Emergency or Suicide Hotline in the phone book for referrals to places the others might not know about. They work with folks everyday who need a variety of types of help.

In the meantime, apply for disability. Getting help can be a full time job, can't it?
Angela style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/flowers.gif

[helloos]

Hello there. Angela gave good advice to you. I would do what she suggests you do.

As for you both being losers. Don't ever think that. Everyone goes through their ups and downs in life and there is no better out there either.

Could you maybe work part time? That would bring you some relief and at the same time help with the income.

I wish I could be of more help but here if you need to vent a little.

Hope something works out for you !

[msmarydee]

Hi All,
Thank you Angela, Knitter and Paula. Today was a much better day!!! I went to a temp agency and I have a job verifying insurance (sitting down) for 6-8 weeks while a lady is on maternity leave. It starts Monday. It is with a major hospital chain.......so if they like me I could get something permanant!!!

I emailed my husband's best friend and he called and talked with him. He has simular issues with his kids and ex-wife. He is coming to visit over Thanksgiving. He is more like a brother to my husband. I'm glad he has him. He is also a trauma nurse.

I will keep you posted on the job situation. Thank you ladies for all your advice, I REALLY appreciate it. I know you are always there for me when I need you.

Have a GREAT weekend.

Mary Dee style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/Thanx.gif