Kyle I know what you are dealing with. I haven't had the opportunity to turn down a job though but years ago did while laid off. It was way less than what I was getting but I was okay then.
It definately is not short sighted doing what is best for your family at the time. I have had some peole say apply at Wal Mart. If I did that and actually got the position we would be living in a car right now since unemployment does not make up the difference even close.