My husband lost his job 4 months ago and I have no idea what we can do. We've gone through our savings and our IRS return just to buy groceries and pay off our bills. I'm the only one working and it's not enough. I'm not even getting 40 hours a week. We have two children and it seems like we can't get ahead for anything. We have been trying everything in our power not to go on public assistance but now it's looking like we may have to. Is there anything we can do?
2007-02-11 01:30:40 · 11 answers · asked by Broken_wings 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics
This is exactly what public assistance is for, to help hardworking people through a tight spot.
2007-02-11 01:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by kc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know why your husband lost his job, however, if he can find something temporarily, until he can find employment in his field, it would help relieve your stress and financial situation. If he is ill, he should be entitled to compensation. Do not be ashamed to accept public assistance, we all go through our financial struggles.Public assistance was put in place for JUST the reason you are experiencing. When you get on your feet financially, then you will no longer need the aid. By using public assistance, it will help you emotionally,alleviate some pressure, and allow you a little breathing space. You will be able to think clearer, and set a plan in motion. Good Luck to you and your family.
2007-02-11 09:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Pride goes before the fall." You should have gone on public assistance right away. That way you would have had a back up. You pay into public assistance with every pay check, it is time to get some money out of it. Forget your pride and think of your children.
2007-02-11 09:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by my_alias_id 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simplify your life...let go of anything not needed. You husband can do day labor until he gets a new gig, Just keep trying. If you have relatives, ask for help with the kids.Lose the pride and get to work. Temp agencies, etc. Explore every option. It is easy to sit around in self pity....but that is when you have lost the fight. You can do this.
2007-02-11 09:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what your husband does for a living. What is his skill. There are many position open for welders,pip-fitters and general construction workers in the Norfolk Va area. It would be hard for you two to be apart but if it is only short term it would be better than welfare. They don't give very much $$ anyway and it isn't worth your self respect
2007-02-11 09:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by Mother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not that bad if you need temporary assistance. i don't know what my family would do right now if we didn't have food stamps. I'm pregnant and on medicaid because i can't afford my own insurance. I'm very thankful these programs are out there to help people who genuinely need them. swallow your pride and give it a try. that's what they're there for. the food stamp card is very discreet. it looks like a credit card. you don't have to wave it around in the air and shout "FOOD STAMPS" or anything. you just swipe it like any other card, put in your pin #, and you're done.
2007-02-11 09:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by Emily H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya try breaking up for a while tell him that mabe you guys should go live with each others parents and try getting a job there for a while and when it feels right youll move back home and hope peace does its job and if for some reason he diagrees tell him your going home wheres he going to go w/mom and dad or stay in the broke cold lonely house or come w/you and spend those lonely cold nights laying beside you worrieing along w/ya you got it girl try hard and get W.I.C. it will help you some let me know how it works out at lilmamaluvit@hotmail.com well bye good luck
2007-02-11 09:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it possible for your husband to retrain at a skill in demand while on public assistance?
2007-02-12 21:17:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell ur husband to do work[job]
life is like that
if there is very much tight spot n there r no jobs available then tell ur husband to do any job[if feeling shame then also do ]
coz there r many gr8 people u hve suffered so many thing n done same ful thing bt thy became gr8
best of luck
2007-02-11 09:38:23 · answer #9 · answered by deep 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your man can get a job! you can work 2 jobs while your man stays at home with the kids. just so you know you can only be on "welfare" for up to a year now...nothing more, and your kids can get medical for free through the government until they are 19 y/o.
2007-02-11 10:29:53 · answer #10 · answered by lilred25smc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋