Sounds good until you max them out….happened to me back in the early 90s. Had a contract not renewed by my employer, then had to live off unemployment and charge cards for 7 months. By the time i found work, my cards were almost maxed out, and the job i took involved a move, and a $10,000 downward relocation of my salary. Unfortuately, my bills did NOT relocate downward accordingly. Took me a decade to finally dig my way out, and had to liquidate one retirement fund to do so.
So, not the best way unless the cards will be used to finance job searches…..
This story thread is actually new. I reworked it from the original story when Lila got a job at GetGo Insurance. I didn’t like that thread and changed it, especially given our country’s current unemployment problem. I wanted to recognize and pay tribute to those who are unemployed right now. Unfortunately, this thread will end but many still remain unemployed after months and years… Let’s all send them positive thoughts!
Too bad that Boyd is gay – they make a great couple. I think they are mutually supportive and be one of the increasingly rare couples that enjoy a long marriage.
ctsignguy about 10 years ago
Sounds good until you max them out….happened to me back in the early 90s. Had a contract not renewed by my employer, then had to live off unemployment and charge cards for 7 months. By the time i found work, my cards were almost maxed out, and the job i took involved a move, and a $10,000 downward relocation of my salary. Unfortuately, my bills did NOT relocate downward accordingly. Took me a decade to finally dig my way out, and had to liquidate one retirement fund to do so.
So, not the best way unless the cards will be used to finance job searches…..
kittylover2 about 10 years ago
Well said Boyd. Savages indeed. Martinis will help every thing, at least for awhile !
Nighthawks Premium Member about 10 years ago
that reminds me , whatever happened to Annie?
JWF Premium Member about 10 years ago
I was so there, John K. Just when you think you’re a little ahead of the game, life throws you a pink slip.
JWF Premium Member about 10 years ago
This story thread is actually new. I reworked it from the original story when Lila got a job at GetGo Insurance. I didn’t like that thread and changed it, especially given our country’s current unemployment problem. I wanted to recognize and pay tribute to those who are unemployed right now. Unfortunately, this thread will end but many still remain unemployed after months and years… Let’s all send them positive thoughts!
kittylover2 about 10 years ago
Lila needs to sell some of her unworn shoes, That should bring in plenty of dough for rent !
Lamberger about 10 years ago
“Once I built a railroad, I made it run/ I made it run against time/ Once I built a railroad, and now it’s done/ Buddy, can you spare a dime?”
PTAUCHAS about 10 years ago
Spend more than you make.Borrow more than you can pay back.Obama’s America.
billdi Premium Member about 10 years ago
true that for me also, plus the disappearance of my 401k in the 2008-2009 crash. i’m still trying to climb out of the hole – will never retire.
imbaldeagle about 10 years ago
Too bad that Boyd is gay – they make a great couple. I think they are mutually supportive and be one of the increasingly rare couples that enjoy a long marriage.
RonBerg13 Premium Member about 10 years ago
I told ya!! Everything is going to be fine. Right??