The economy is bad, thats just a fact. The projections are that unemployment will be at 7% when they announce on Friday. The unemployment line was filled with business professionals like myself and it was very sad to watch. The job prospects are bleak at best right now and that is just the way it is.
The state of tennessee puts a cap on unemployment benefits of $275 a week. That would barely cover my rent. A friend of mine offered me some temporary work supervising forklift drivers for Helen of Troy. I am going to take a $12 an hour job simply to make sure I can provide the basics for my kids. Home, food, clothing, etc.....
This at least will enable me to have some income while I look for something in my field. Who knows how long that will take at this point. Every article I read points to the recession possibly extending into late 2009 now. Blech.........
On the home front, absolutely nothing to update. Carrie is still Carrie. The kids are stable. My girlfriend is still wonderful. I am convinced that things will not get any worse than they are right now with Tawny and Carrie. Carrie is going to see the counselor soon for her one on one appointment and we will go from there.
I will tell you that the support and well wishers on the alternate universe were absolutely amazing. You have to feel good that so many people will reach out to you in times of trouble.
If I had to say why it isn't dragging me down to badly, I would say it is because I am somehow keeping it out of my head as much as possible and only focusing on what I need to do. (Sound familiar Trapt???) See, old dogs do learn new tricks
