I was reminded. Wic pays for the kids formula and other food stuffs for them to. But they gave my wife the fruits and veggies they have to get because they won’t eat them.
Do it. You've been paying into the system you whole working life. Do you want to end up in the gutter, along with your sick wife?
Taking advantage of TEMPORARY safety net programs you spent YEARS of taxes to create and sustain is NOT “going on the Dole.” It was for people like you who hit a bad spot.
It is the massive number of people who make these a lifestyle, who have paid little or nothing into the system that are the problem.
Do what you gotta do to take care of your family, take a few days to catch your breath, then make a plan and get started righting your ship.
And do it with your head held high.
Just remember that this life is only temporary.
Your wife will be in my prayers. It may not amount to much, but I quit my job because I was pissed in 2009, drove around for 2 weeks looking for a new job, found one, had to sell my damn house where my family was (didnt see them for 4 months), and then ended up in an apartment that I’m finally getting out of. It took 2 years for us to get on our feet, but I worked 80 hrs (40 full + 40 part) and it’s what a man’s got to do.
It’s your ability to do so that is our downfall...not whether or not you choose to avail yourself of it. That is up to you.
Yup... it’s enough to make anybody say, WTF??
But, here’s the deal... the gravy train is running out of fuel. Before long, anyone dependent on a governmeng check is going to be roaming the streets looking to steal food.
Hang in there. Do the right thing. Take care of your own.
The government built a system which is predestined to blow up in their face. People will take only so much injustice.
Your story rips my heart out. I am very sorry. I was without work for a few months and now have a month to month contract job. The economy stinks and the left is draining all credit of the country by supplying those suckers like you mentioned.
The little solace is that it won’t last much longer and you will know how to live decently on little while they will have to learn.
We are headed for a massive correction that will harden us all.
Please hang in there.
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If there is an issue with feeding your kids you should not hesitate to sign up for food stamps, with the sick wife and disabled kids and sudden loss of income.
You’re not looking at dependency and entitlement as a lifestyle choice, you’re getting over an acute hump until work picks up.
If we all join them.... who’s going to pay for all that stuff??
There’s NOTHING wrong with a helping hand up when one is needed!
It’s those that require a hand out that really rubs folks the wrong way!
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:19...
It seems like you need to articulate what is ethical and what is not. Forget about the deadbeat relative.
What would be ethical for you to do right now? Do you really qualify for any of these welfare-type programs? If you do, would your conscience be bothered by utilizing them for a short term?
I can’t answer that question for you. Myself, I’ll take unemployment if I legitimately qualify, because I have unwillingly paid my PREMIUMS for this INSURANCE all my life.
I won’t take food stamps, though. Probably if I were starving, but I’m not. I may qualify but I won’t take them.
I did not take health insurance for myself, although I qualified. But I did take catastrophic care for a young child of mine in a particular, birth defect need. I figured we qualified and it was a real need.
That’s where I have landed. Don’t compromise your personal ethics to get “help.” Decide reasonably what your ethics are. I encourage you to get involved with a good church who can help support you in tangible as well as spiritual ways; where you can also support those who are in need when appropriate. Also, to accept help from family without shame. That is what family is for.
No advice here. I wish you well.
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Enslavement to the state, aka communism.
Mr. cableguymn, you’re no different from the rest of the men on our side, those who are honest that is. Batrachian is absolutely right—you do what you have to do and remember you have done the same for others many times over!
Sure the system is being abused, but that doesn’t apply to you. You do need some time to clear your head and eat some chocolate.
Then, git yer tail down to Texas and enjoy the sun and the wind in your hair. :)
Godspeed, FRiend.
1- Desperate people do desperate things ... and as long as it’s not illegal, unlawful, or immoral ... consider it a temporary option.
2- You have already ‘paid it forward’ and if you need help, temporarily, that’s what it’s there for.
3- The people who take advantage of the system for long periods of time are who have bankrupted this Country. NOT the people like yourself who need temporary assistance until they can get back on their feet.
4- You’re not throwing in the towel ... you’re picking up the pieces you need to rebuild your life.
5- Do it and take notes and tell us about the experience.
6- Take advantage of what’s available while you can ... it’s not going to be available for long, I’m afraid. At least YOU will be able to cope when the support is gone ... many people will not know what to do.
Sounds to me like you’ve been paying your way. I see no reason you shouldn’t take help that’s available to you.
You sound like the type who will do what you can to get back on your feet.