informed this morning

[MCBCON]

I was told this mornint that I will be looking for work as of July 1st.  My contract will not be extended past the end of the mont.

What fun to back on the job market.

[Momzilla]

You've got a great attitude, Michael.

But, Dang.

Hang tough!

Zilla*

[MCBCON]

Thanks for your good wishes.

I will do what is necessary for my family.  Finding work is something I have had to do many times.  One must continually reinvent one's self in life.  This will simply be another chapter in my story.

enough cliches.

i will be fine.

[hbananas]

Hugs to you.  I don't know anything about the employment situation in your area, but maybe now is your chance to get with a company large enough to be under the ADA, and you'll have some protection when you decide to disclose your MS.  I'm so sorry, and I hope and pray you'll find something even better.
Holly

[Fluffysmom]

Disability is a lot of work, actually.  Endless paperwork, finding ways to live on very little money, keeping all your medical receipts not for taxes, but to get a discount on your housing or a few more food stamps.

It takes a lot out of a person to have to admit to themselves that they are no longer able to work.  It takes a lot to hold your head high when you use your food stamp card.  Social events are a challenge, because strangers always ask first "What do you do (for a living"?  Heck, even people that cut your hair ask that!

I've learned to buy Amtrak tickets at the station because that is the only way I can get a disabled discount.  I had a ferry ticket seller argue with me that I wasn't eligible for a discount.  SSD is not enough money to just forget about discount and other assistance.

It took me two years to get approved for SSD, with an attorney after being denied twice.  SSD beats the heck out of General Assistance, which was something like $353 for those two years.  I rented a room in a house for $300, and did errands, secretarial work, and household repairs for my landlord to reduce my rent so I could pay for my car.  

I fought with the company that I bought my car from; they denied my disability insurance and I had to keep paying or they would have repossessed it.  I eventually got a refund, but I was hanging on by the skin of my teeth!

I have a yearly rent review that is a thick pile of paper and proving how much I spent on what.  Same with food stamps, and state assistance that helps pay for my nine prescriptions that I wouldn't be able to afford otherwise.  Tons of paperwork.

Sorry to go off on a tangent like this.  Just wanted you to know that life is not easier on disability.

Thank heavens I have a friend that takes me on wonderful adventures that let me forget for a while what my "station in life" truly is.

I have actually come to terms with all of the above, and it's not as depressing as it might sound.  It was tough at first, though!

Michael,

Sorry to hijack your post; forgive me.  

Hugs,

Kathy

[jensequitur]

My employer just cut jobs across the board, too - several people were told to pack their things, they'd be leaving next Friday.  It really *****, but it's evidently essential for keeping this place afloat.

It scares me, because I don't want to have to look for another job with my MS diagnosis, and I don't want to have to learn a new system because my learning abilities aren't as good as they used to be.  I'm nowhere close to needing to be on disability, which is a good thing, but sometimes I wonder if life would be easier on disability!

[ohwild]

OH My you poor sausage! so sorry to hear you gonna have to look for work again..you are a great person and ...I wish you all the luck in the world..keep us posted
hugs
CJ :)

[spastic]

I am so sorry to hear this.  But you are a highly intelligent, brilliant, wonderful person and I am sure you will find another job soon.  I wish you all the best and luck for this new adventure.  I am thinking of you, Sweetie.

Love Ya,

Ada

[Fluffysmom]

Shoot!

I'm sorry you have to go through this.  I've been on disability since 1996, and sometimes wonder what it would be like if that small rug was yanked out from under me.  I couldn't imagine looking for work feeling like I do now.

I wish you all the best.  I read recently in the newspaper that there are lots of jobs for people that are finishing college; I hope that means that there is also the right job out there for you.  

Sending you a hug and a prayer,

Kathy

[Rena705]

Awww honey...that really stinks and I know how you feel....it is hard enough to look for a job when you are feeling 100% but when you have medical problems it is like climbing Mount Everest!  I am sure that some of the members on here will be front and centre to offer you advice and support.  Please keep us up to date as to your progress in finding a job and I wish you all the luck in the world.  I am waiting to hear if I qualify for disability funds and if I don't get them I may be looking the same as you...I sure miss that paycheque that I lost in Feb of 2007.  You learn to live in a certain lifestyle and all of a sudden that good money isn't there and it is difficult.  I don't know your family situation and if you are the sole breadwinner in your household or not.  If you are I hope that you will be fortunate in finding a new job quickly!

Lots of Hugs,

Rena