Ahwatukee Foothills Newspaper
August 22, 2011
There are three different types of people in the community right now; those that have been affected by the economy, those that have not been affected by the economy, or those that are living half and half.
For the portion that has been affected, chances are you have either been laid off, had a reduction of hours or salary, faced or went through with a bankruptcy, foreclosure, collections, or even repossession. You have probably felt the weight of the economy in the most stressful ways, had to sell items to make your mortgage or rent, or have even had to work second or third part time and full time jobs if you have been fortunate enough to find them just to try and make ends meet. You are struggling to do whatever you can to keep you and your family afloat just trying to make it through this rough patch, longing for the day when things will get better. Perhaps you have applied to practically every job in the state, unfortunately as well as your neighbor has, so you are getting rejection letters or the same old response of “Thank you for applying, however the position has been filled,” notices. The fact that you feel discouraged and stressed all the time and worry about the future on a daily basis is an understatement. You are not alone because several other people are in the same boat as you are in right now.
For the portion that have not been affected, you are very lucky and hopefully you have found the kindness in your heart to do whatever you may be able to do to help others that are struggling. Whether it is to help a friend get into your workplace so they too can have income like you, or have donated some food or money for those that need it right now. Any and all help for others is deeply needed right now and greatly appreciated by the community. Despite the recession, you are the lucky one who has not lost any hours, been laid off, lost your house, faced foreclosure, had to have your car repossessed, or had to file bankruptcy. You and your family are doing just fine as if the economy never turned bad and food is on the table every night. If this is you, you are very fortunate.
For the rest who have been affected half and half, you probably have the hardest hit out of all three types. This type is for those who have one spouse that has been affected and one who has not been affected as bad. One spouse may have been laid off but was able to find another job with average pay while the other spouse was laid off and has not been able to find work in several months. The reason why this one is the hardest is simply because the spouse that is still working is trying to keep everyone else in the household positive, work extra hours if possible, and to help lift the other’s spouse’s spirits up as they continue their job search. It is difficult for the family as a whole because not only did the family go from two incomes to suddenly one, but one spouse has to be the strength of the whole family to keep everyone positive, while the other spouse keeps getting rejected, and denied application after application. It can take a negative toll on everybody because one family member’s pain affects every single person in the household.
Times are hard for everyone right now. It’s either you are going through the stress of the economy firsthand, or you are at least watching someone else that you care about go through this difficult time. No matter which it is it’s going to take a powerful negative toll on either and all parties. If you are watching someone you care about go through this difficult time and they are struggling, although you may try to help them out with bills, etc. you still see them suffer, and then you feel helpless as if you want to do more but you can’t.
What’s worse, is if there is a situation out there where one spouse is just giving up on the other spouse because they cannot find employment in this tough economy, or their finances are falling apart so bad that they are putting it in between their marriage.
This is not a time to fall apart and let things like being jobless or be at a financial struggle tear a relationship, a marriage or even a friendship apart. We all need each other’s support right now more than ever. Don’t give up on each other just because there is a temporary struggle going on right now, because in the end we will be what get’s the other person out of this situation-not the success of the stock market going up, gas prices going down, or food prices going down. It is all of us supporting each other and being there for each other every step of the way. Don’t give up on your spouse, your neighbor, your friend, or your family member. You will regret it one day if you do, for they will always remember who was always there for them through thick and thin and who just gave up on them.
There is no such thing as a lost cause. Don’t give up on each other.
August 22, 2011
There are three different types of people in the community right now; those that have been affected by the economy, those that have not been affected by the economy, or those that are living half and half.
For the portion that has been affected, chances are you have either been laid off, had a reduction of hours or salary, faced or went through with a bankruptcy, foreclosure, collections, or even repossession. You have probably felt the weight of the economy in the most stressful ways, had to sell items to make your mortgage or rent, or have even had to work second or third part time and full time jobs if you have been fortunate enough to find them just to try and make ends meet. You are struggling to do whatever you can to keep you and your family afloat just trying to make it through this rough patch, longing for the day when things will get better. Perhaps you have applied to practically every job in the state, unfortunately as well as your neighbor has, so you are getting rejection letters or the same old response of “Thank you for applying, however the position has been filled,” notices. The fact that you feel discouraged and stressed all the time and worry about the future on a daily basis is an understatement. You are not alone because several other people are in the same boat as you are in right now.
For the portion that have not been affected, you are very lucky and hopefully you have found the kindness in your heart to do whatever you may be able to do to help others that are struggling. Whether it is to help a friend get into your workplace so they too can have income like you, or have donated some food or money for those that need it right now. Any and all help for others is deeply needed right now and greatly appreciated by the community. Despite the recession, you are the lucky one who has not lost any hours, been laid off, lost your house, faced foreclosure, had to have your car repossessed, or had to file bankruptcy. You and your family are doing just fine as if the economy never turned bad and food is on the table every night. If this is you, you are very fortunate.
For the rest who have been affected half and half, you probably have the hardest hit out of all three types. This type is for those who have one spouse that has been affected and one who has not been affected as bad. One spouse may have been laid off but was able to find another job with average pay while the other spouse was laid off and has not been able to find work in several months. The reason why this one is the hardest is simply because the spouse that is still working is trying to keep everyone else in the household positive, work extra hours if possible, and to help lift the other’s spouse’s spirits up as they continue their job search. It is difficult for the family as a whole because not only did the family go from two incomes to suddenly one, but one spouse has to be the strength of the whole family to keep everyone positive, while the other spouse keeps getting rejected, and denied application after application. It can take a negative toll on everybody because one family member’s pain affects every single person in the household.
Times are hard for everyone right now. It’s either you are going through the stress of the economy firsthand, or you are at least watching someone else that you care about go through this difficult time. No matter which it is it’s going to take a powerful negative toll on either and all parties. If you are watching someone you care about go through this difficult time and they are struggling, although you may try to help them out with bills, etc. you still see them suffer, and then you feel helpless as if you want to do more but you can’t.
What’s worse, is if there is a situation out there where one spouse is just giving up on the other spouse because they cannot find employment in this tough economy, or their finances are falling apart so bad that they are putting it in between their marriage.
This is not a time to fall apart and let things like being jobless or be at a financial struggle tear a relationship, a marriage or even a friendship apart. We all need each other’s support right now more than ever. Don’t give up on each other just because there is a temporary struggle going on right now, because in the end we will be what get’s the other person out of this situation-not the success of the stock market going up, gas prices going down, or food prices going down. It is all of us supporting each other and being there for each other every step of the way. Don’t give up on your spouse, your neighbor, your friend, or your family member. You will regret it one day if you do, for they will always remember who was always there for them through thick and thin and who just gave up on them.
There is no such thing as a lost cause. Don’t give up on each other.
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