BowJoe Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 So here's what's been going on in my neighborhood lately. 1. My wife is pregnant with our second child whom we're naming Kyleigh Jo 2. We're getting a divorce in the near future, it's just not the right time what with the pregnancy and all. 3. I lost my job last July and unemployment has run out. 4. My wife lost her job and we're awaiting the State's Attorney's decision to press charges against her or not for something she did at her job as an LPN. (No patients were harmed or involved)(Hence the reason for the divorce) 5. I have to decide in the next few days as to whether or not I want to go over the road driving a truck or try to get on at a coal mine in Alabama operating heavy equipment. I have no experience in either job but a job's a job. 6. Oh... as an extra added bonus, she passed a school bus going the opposite direction while it was stopped and it's sign was out. Thank you for the subtraction of $75 Mr. Chief of Police of Benton. I always know things could be worse but sometimes you just wish the rain would stop for a minute or two. Let me catch my breath. I'm not on here for sympathy or words of encouragement. I know that 99% of the people on here would give you the shirt off their backs (No thanks Steve. I'm not Mr. Realtree). I just needed to vent and finally get it off my chest. I've not told anyone but my best friend and family. They all keep saying what anybody can say. I'm still adamant about not sitting on my butt waiting for a handout but when I humble myself to try for some help, they make us jump through so many hoops that you feel demoralized. It sorta ticks me off that you can lose a job for doing your job and then you're just kicked to the curb and there's nothing you can do about it. I had a good job for 4 years as a security guard at a hospital and I did my job very well. Especially when it came to the safety of the patients and my co-workers. Any time we had a situation, I was the first one the wanted to deal with it. Then, the hospital decided to go contract so the CEO could get a fat bonus of around $80,000 for some figures at the end of the year. They brought in Securitas and they dropped our pay by $4 an hour with no benefits except a week worth of pay at the end of your first year. Yeah you could buy their insurance but it was more than I was making. Funny thing is though that my supervisor kept his pay of $16 an hour because he's best friends with the guy who is the plant director and adviser of who gets what contracts. Then, they tried to say I was written up 3 times before they fired me yet my supervisor can't recall having to write me up in over a year, let alone the 5 months I was with the Contract company. Luckily unemployment didn't believe them and I won. Sorta. How do you ever really win when you lose your job? Ok, I'm done now. Sorry for the rant but I just needed to get it off my chest. Ya'll are the best listeners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Good luck, Brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Well, even though you don't want it, here it is--Hang in there bud. Seriously, I don't know you except through the cyber world, but I can tell you're an intelligent man, you might want to think about getting into school and getting a degree. Funny thing about those little pieces of paper, in the real world, right or wrong, they equate to money. There's plenty of loans, and grants out there, maybe visit a local campus and check into it? You can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 There's always a bright side of things, you just need to figure out what it is..... Hang in there bud, we're here for ya!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sorry to hear this Joe. Hang in there bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 keep your head up, and move on to life and to a better new job. sounds to me like things can only get better frome here on out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 WOW !! that sure is a plate full ... Hang in there, it's got to get better .. I thank the good Lord for what I have every single day I wake up ... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 things will get better, I promise, hang in there bud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Take it one day at a time and hang in there Joe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sorry to hear about what you are going through! Life has it's ups and downs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sorry to hear what your going through. Hope everything works out for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 That's a full plate alright. One day at a time, and try not to let things overwhelm you. There is something to be learned in all of this, by all, and a light at the end of the tunnel. One day at a time Joe. And you'll be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hang in things will turn around for you. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'll sure keep you in my prayers Joe. How much are going to get to see your babies if you're on the road? Something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 hang in there man like everyone says things will get better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hi BowJoe, I don't know you at all, but over the past couple months I've realized the people here are incredible. I don't know if you're a Christian man, but when I went through the fire some time ago I called on Jesus because I saw no way out. He was there for me and He'll be there for you. I'll keep you in my prayers. Hey, it's almost fishing weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 That sure is a plate full my friend, but never give up hope, things will get better for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 How much are going to get to see your babies if you're on the road? Something to think about. More if I drive over the road than if I move down to Alabama. My wife is delivering in Marion because her sister is an OB nurse there and will be in the delivery room. I would be moving down there by myself and I'm not sure she'd be moving with me. To tell the truth, I hate to think of not seeing my children but I really want to get away from my wife. I just don't want to be around somebody I can't trust to even put gas in the car and tell me the truth about it. Literally. My heart is with my children but no one else. It's going to be extremely hard no matter what I do. But not providing for them is worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Sure hope things get better for you. Will keep you in my prayers....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Man, thats a bad go. Im sure you are looking for the silver in that cloud.. Prayers will be headed your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbowhntr77 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Keep your chin up and stay positive...... it WILL get better.....my prayers are with ya.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetucker Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 wow!!like said before you have a plate full but it does sound like you got a good head on your shoulders!!Hang in there you'll come out ahead,good guys always finish first!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hate to read things like this.....you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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