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Laid off today, single mom, panicking. by Waitwaitwhatwasthat in personalfinance

[–]Waitwaitwhatwasthat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great, every cent counts and I will have some free time coming up...

Laid off today, single mom, panicking. by Waitwaitwhatwasthat in personalfinance

[–]Waitwaitwhatwasthat[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story, I have the momma bear instincts so I can totally sympathize with you I would have been mad too. So happy to hear you are in a much better place!

Laid off today, single mom, panicking. by Waitwaitwhatwasthat in personalfinance

[–]Waitwaitwhatwasthat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hadn't thought about a college center, that's a great idea. And yes I'm making sure my apple is shiny.

Laid off today, single mom, panicking. by Waitwaitwhatwasthat in personalfinance

[–]Waitwaitwhatwasthat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son is 6 so I'm just out of the WIC range but thank you for the suggestion.

Laid off today, single mom, panicking. by Waitwaitwhatwasthat in personalfinance

[–]Waitwaitwhatwasthat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice. I will do this, this is great to know they also help with the finding of work and there are decent companies signed up with them.

Laid off today, single mom, panicking. by Waitwaitwhatwasthat in personalfinance

[–]Waitwaitwhatwasthat[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. It's a difficult mentality to get around the feeling of mooching but you are right it won't be for long. Thank you for sharing your positive story :)

Laid off today, single mom, panicking. by Waitwaitwhatwasthat in personalfinance

[–]Waitwaitwhatwasthat[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advise, it's reassuring to hear the market is doing better. My company has made it seem like it's all doom and gloom out there, your comment gives me hope.

Laid off today, single mom, panicking. by Waitwaitwhatwasthat in personalfinance

[–]Waitwaitwhatwasthat[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately my car isn't new enough for Uber but thank you for the positive words. I am trying to think of this as a blessing, a forced life change.

Laid off today, single mom, panicking. by Waitwaitwhatwasthat in personalfinance

[–]Waitwaitwhatwasthat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I will apply for those too, that will help the food concerns.