I have planned out how I will spend all my paychecks through December and plan to stick to the Budget. What I really am frustrated about is that I run out of my money right after my pay date. I have $20 going into savings and have accumulated $80 so I have a bit of money out there. But, after the main bills rent, bankruptcy payments, I sometimes don't have money to stretch the next fourteen days. I usually never have cash in my wallet or bank that is discretionary, and I'm really in trouble if my son want's after school money or a school related expense comes up. I've been living in the same rut for the last 13 years, after I had my son, I really didn't think I'd still be so strappd for money. I am going to apply for another part-time job. I want to try to sell some things around my apartment that aren't needed or not used, and I haven't had good luck on craigslist. I feel when I am writing this, that the blog community, thinks I am a real dumb mom, for this continual pattern that I have. I need more money and i'm sure the economy has a part in my money woe's. but, what if I didn't earn half of what I do now? How are other people out there surviving in this nation, today? My son just started 8th grade and if it wasn't for my mom, I would not of been able to buy new shoes or clothes, school supplies, school fee's, and lunch money. This year, I was approved for free and reduced meals at the school, so it seems my income may be below the state or national guidelines. Either I'm going to work two jobs for the rest of my life, or I need to get back to the nursing program asap so I can work my way out of this situation.
Is it me or what?????
August 24th, 2011 at 03:45 pm
August 24th, 2011 at 04:28 pm 1314203309
But, if things just never seem to go right and you aren't getting to where you want to be financially or personally, you might have to start thinking about why that is happening on a very deep and personal level. My late zen philosophy teacher used to say "stupidity is doing the same thing over again and expecting different results."
Only after much thought was I able to identify that pattern at work in my own life. After 13 years, what are you doing over and over again that isn't working? Would nursing school be a gateway to a meaningful change?
Selling things around the house might be a good short-term solution, but it might be time to look for longer term solutions. Eventually, you will run out of things to sell.
I recently had two children, and I will say it's been very hard to earn money since they were born. Children have a real cost and an opportunity cost. I know it's hard. Keep your chin up. Don't give up, and start really looking for solutions.
The bloggers and the forums on this site have been incredibly inspiring to me, and I hope they will to you as well.
August 24th, 2011 at 05:11 pm 1314205867
Good luck with your journey, and don't forget to keep us updated!
August 24th, 2011 at 05:14 pm 1314206058
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September 2nd, 2011 at 09:05 pm 1314997557
Jerry