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Wow! I have been reading these all as they come in, and appreciate each and every person who took the time to offer any input. I wasn't sure if I would have any response, or not but am grateful for...
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Just a suggestion - if you're overqualified for a job why not cut down your resume before sending it in?
I do a fair bit of hiring where I work, and I'm surprised at the number of people with...
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It may interest you to learn a bit of couponing ropes. This way you don't pay for baby wash you get super cheap diapers (if you don't go the cloth route which are reusable). Couponing is going to...
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LOL.....I didn't say that all the guys in Viet cafes are jobless engineers on EDD! I'm talking about workers in the high tech industry who can be engineers, techs, or assemblers. And, I'm just...
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Majority of Viet Engineers and not all Engineers in general.
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Do you belong to a church? They can be of amazing help. I will PM you tomorrow with some ideas. My granddaughter just came home so I gotta run.
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This thread is priceless...lol. Degenerated into picking on the Vietnamese Engineers at the Vietnamese cafes sipping on drinks all day long before taking vacations in Vietnam....
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I picked up the Kirby games and placed it on Ebay. They sold for $16 shipped (which was the average price) after Ebay and Pay Pal fees, I made $3 profit per game. On the other hand, I've found...
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Might be a stretch depending on your like or dislikes, but refereeing a sport is usually an option. I've refereed soccer since 12 and am still doing it 8 years later. You can easily make $200 doing...
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Hey guys...
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One way we stretched was by teaching at a community college. Check in your area. While not a ton of money I usually made around $1200 a semester for teaching only one course at night.
Depends on...
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My wife and I have done this before when I went out on my own. Now we carry over this lifestyle that we can survive with just one income. The other income is saved.
Out goes the cable, house...
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Pending on what you get from unemployment if anything at all, take any job you can get. If it was me i would look on CL for labor type day jobs just to make ends meet if i was collecting. If you...
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My advice is not to reinvent the wheel and to pursue a job in the financial/investment industry. Even though investment markets have been challenging there are always opportunities with companies or...
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Where are you located? Can you two live off of her earnings? A baby does not have to be expensive (I assume she has good insurance through her work). If she breastfeeds/pumps, you pick up your...
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First, I feel for you, dude. There's always an opportunity in any situation in life. Keep your head up.
There are many many ways to cut outcome (silly word I use with the Mrs to describe money...
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Thanks very much. I am actually in middle of revamping resume given lack of results thus far. I may take you up on your kind offer in the near future if you don't mind.
Thanks again, its much...
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I litterally dragged my spouse/husband to a second baby class, the Infant CPR & other emergency techniques. My hubby didn't really want to go. Well, my daughter was about 3 years old, a piece of...
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I think this is a great opportunity to research on taking care of your first child. I wouldn't worry too much about getting another job right away. Go to baby classes since your wife will be...
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Thanks, and agreed- there are always positives to be found. I have been determined to see the plusses and not allow negativity in. Its a slippery slope if I do, but at times the reality sets in and...
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Yes I have.
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IMO crredit cards are terrible backups. Try maximize state benefits if at all possible...the way I see it, you have paid into the system and this is what it was designed for.
I don't know if guys...
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Hi dub,
sorry to hear abt your situation.
I personally went thru same thing back in 2003. I had just bought house in feb 02, got laid-off in dec 02 and we were hvg my son in april 03.
I did not...
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1) I would say shop only at Costco, BJ's & SAMS Club if you are not much into coupon clipping
2) Find Korean/Chinese grocery stores that sell vegetables, fruit and sea food at ridiculously low...
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OP,
Consider it a lesson learned. I don't want to beat a dead horse because I'm sure you heard it enough already, but I just wanted to add that I know A LOT of ppl who took the plunge and left a...
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your situation is temporary, and manageable! i had my first baby a month ago - among the things i got for less than $200 total:
1) all the baby clothes, washcloths, and receiving blankets i...
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As someone who is also unemployed and just had my first child, the best advice I can give you is to Cloth Diaper and Breast feed if possible. Cloth diapers cost a bit upfront (I spent $350 on...
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Totally agree with this. A lot of people watch the Hot Deals forum here and will pick up inexpensive things on sale/clearance/etc and flip them on Craigslist, Ebay, etc. I think a lot would depend on...
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Financial adviser is a sales job, with a salary that is based on a cut of fees (unstable). It takes years to build a base but OP needs help now.
For someone with a family who needs a stable...
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I live here too and almost every engineer I know is actively working or doing something. I have no clue where these lazy guys who collect unemployment you're running into are. Given that I'm also a...
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The fastest way to get ahead is by striking with a new company, whether it is yours or someone else's. Staying with the same firm has less risk, but your skills are not likely to improve and there is...
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this might sound silly. while you are unemployed try to do 20 hrs of volunteer work a week. not only does it sound good in an interview it just feels good.
i was unemployed for 6 months and it...
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Sure. But, more often than not, you're better off staying at the stable company versus jumping over to the startup company.
Of course, the allure of a better paying job, better job title,...
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I agree. If I didn't have a family or was stuck with a mortgage, I would take the plunge too.
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You're kidding me, right? From your name, I can assume you're also Vietnamese. So, I don't know how you don't see it. Have you seen the Viet coffee shops during the day? They're full of Viet men...
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Florida is having a tough time but it will get better (crossing fingers with a little prayer)
Freecycle.org - free stuff for pick up in your local area - great place to find items. We gave away...
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Awww....bless your heart. Just knowing you are this concerned about how to handle all this tells me that you'll probably end up doing just fine! :) :baby:
I will say that you are lucky in one...
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A. Save on our expenses;
be on slickdeals for baby stuff coupon and deals. that will help! amazon.com for diapers, wipes, other baby things.
B. Aid/Programs, anything for when the baby comes that...
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Every state is different and I've never lived in Florida so you'll have to double check on all of this but some states, if not most, do offer some assistance. The unknown variable here is how much...
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I will concur with getting baby stuff on CL, the local paper, even freecycle (LOTS and LOTS of baby stuff there). Also, consignment shops are great!
For supplies, there are diaper deals all the...
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