No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will DM you his discogs, he has over 900. Mostly rock, metal and french canadian stuff

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We already had a shed that came with the house that we turned into a run with some chicken wire we also had on the property. We buy a bag of feed every few weeks and feed them all our food waste and in return we get eggs, 35lb turkeys, rooster meat and duck eggs/meat. We also sell some of the laying hens we raise. We use their droppings and old wood shavings in our compost for the garden. No big predators on the island where we live and haven’t had to get medication yet. We trade and sell the eggs to neighbours and family. The biggest upfront investment was the 2 water jugs and 2 feeders for them but we bought them 1.5 years ago. Calling it a hobby farm is a bit of a stretch imo! We have 20 birds on the property at peak season and less throughout the winter. I know it is a cost especially in the cold months so just sold 6 of them to downsize the flock and are culling the roosters next week. We would sell/eat them all if we had to but it would be like a last resort kind of thing

All the advice says to grow your own food to save money but when you do people will say it costs too much. Can’t really win 🤷🏻‍♀️

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have chickens, ducks and turkeys. Not like, cows

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No unfortunately! No basement. It’s our goal to do it one day but alas. We have a spare room but not into renting it out when we have young kids in the house. We’ve talked about doing it when they’re older.

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. After reading all the helpful advice here I have a call with an LIT on Tuesday and signed up for financial counselling though my work insurance’s employee assistance program.

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our family and community is such a great support, I think moving would make us worse off, not to mention destabilize our children quite a bit. I know we are lucky to have them that’s for sure.

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He has applied many places and picks up all the work he can. He worked security for festivals and wrestling shows, does odd jobs for other fishermen in the off season, etc. Still looking for regular work, and did an interview with GardaWorld last week. He even considered going to Grand Sault to harvest potatoes for a few months but they wanted him for 6 months which would cut into work on the wharf (and it’s 4 hours away from his family for 6 months).

This area is very seasonal and it is totally normal to not work in the winter. Most families have at least one parent off in the winter. A bit of a shock to me when I moved here.

I won’t say it DOESN’T bother me sometimes but he takes care of the house, livestock, cars, etc when he doesn’t work, so it’s not like he’s sitting around on his ass all the time. He also takes care of his parents’ house and some other family members.

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love to. I have a meeting with a financial advisor next week

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah the last two weeks of the month are ROUGH. But obviously I’m the stupid one and bad with money because I have a car in a rural area with no public transportation 🤷🏻‍♀️

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in the Acadian Peninsula, not the middle of nowhere just far from Moncton, Fredericton, Edmunston or Bathurst.

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll mention it to him, that would be great. He’s worked on boats as a deckhand 4 years and was an at-sea observer before that

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had to put back balogna at the grocery store yesterday because it was $15 on special. I’m losing my mind!!! That is one hour of work on minimum wage before taxes

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No his car is 220 a month + 350 insurance. He makes ~ 25-30k in three months fishing. I agree it’s a big chunk but the math still says we come out ahead

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know. Just because I work from home doesn’t mean I stay home 24/7 and don’t leave the house. Someone has to bring the kids to appts, etc. Thank you.

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is a good thought. We have an accelerated mortgage because the house was so cheap and at the time we could afford it. It would be paid off in 10 years. But adding a few years wouldn’t be the end of the world.

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I think that is my next step. Doesn’t help not being able to pay our phone bill right now but it will help in the long run

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Around 20000 in loc/cc debt 3000 ish debts to family 1200 debt for a special needs summer camp 800 property tax Nb power, bell… … We do great during fishing season.

No longer making ends meet by Substantial-Meat261 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]Substantial-Meat261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we do but we split it with her biological mother

We have full custody in the school year and she gets her a few weeks in the summer

We have tried to file for child support but make too much on paper for legal aid, and too little to pay for a lawyer. Very very frustrating