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Topic: What do YOU do when you're just fed up?
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Sun 08/17/08 10:37 AM
You work your ass off and it doesn't seem like things get any better.
I don't care if I ever get rich. I just want to know what it's like to live without the worry of bills, tax and insurance payments.


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Sun 08/17/08 10:40 AM
I'm in the same boat. The work is getting harder and longer, but the pay isn't going up. This wouldn't be so bad if the price for necessities didn't go up ten-fold.

I typically hang back in my place and have a beer or twelve. That, or I'll just play some guitar for a while. Since I don't have a relationship going at the moment, it's about all I can do.

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Sun 08/17/08 10:43 AM
lol let me know what that feels like when u get there. My neighbor got his bonus for last MONTH... it's more than my annual salarynoway grumble grumble ohwell

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Sun 08/17/08 10:44 AM
especially with a small business
i'm still wondering how new york thinks the small business man can ever make it here

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Sun 08/17/08 10:46 AM

You work your ass off and it doesn't seem like things get any better.
I don't care if I ever get rich. I just want to know what it's like to live without the worry of bills, tax and insurance payments.




Well worrying about it doesn't pay the bills, have faith. Hand your worries over to a higher power (whichever one you chose) My friend says that I can fall into sh*t and come out smelling like roses... It's just faith that someone is looking out for me, knowing that I put forth the best effort I have.

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Sun 08/17/08 10:48 AM
Most of the people I know online and off are in the same boat...Longer hours , pay stays the same..the economy sucks right now..

Im a single mom and busting my ass to support my kids with NO help from their dad..I work 2 sometimes 3 jobs to make ends meet but its still paycheck to paycheck...

cant let it get you down though..depression on top of everything would truly suck !!!

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Sun 08/17/08 10:51 AM
it DOES suck
problem is... when things get really tough...i can't confide in my husband because he can't take it well. so i feel like the burden is on my shoulders.

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Sun 08/17/08 10:53 AM

it DOES suck
problem is... when things get really tough...i can't confide in my husband because he can't take it well. so i feel like the burden is on my shoulders.


Then don't take the full burden, it's his burden too... How old is he? I'll assume old enough to deal with reality...

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Sun 08/17/08 10:53 AM
You can't sit back and wait for the world around you to improve your individual situation. Take the bull by the horns and make a proactive move to change/improve your situation. Through hard work and determination you can accomplish most anything.

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Sun 08/17/08 10:53 AM

it DOES suck
problem is... when things get really tough...i can't confide in my husband because he can't take it well. so i feel like the burden is on my shoulders.



Awww hun that sucks too, no communication isnt good..have you tried talking to him, telling whats on your mind...telling how it all makes you feel??? Hes gonna have to learn to "take it well" you cant have all the burden dollflowerforyou

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Sun 08/17/08 10:59 AM
Well It's great.Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in
your life.:wink:

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Sun 08/17/08 11:00 AM
he doesn't deal well with financial burdens.
he gets so upset that i feel compelled to keep it from him. i know this isn't proper or healthy. but i sometimes think i should take care of it.

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Sun 08/17/08 11:00 AM

You work your ass off and it doesn't seem like things get any better.
I don't care if I ever get rich. I just want to know what it's like to live without the worry of bills, tax and insurance payments.




Always having to live paycheck to paycheck----as most do in NY...I was laid off because of the lack of work. And I have many skills (bookkeeping/office management/customer service)and just can't find anything that will pay me anywhere near where I need.
AND I still have all of those bills coming in each month (like clockwork). BE thankful you have what you have and learn to get rid of the things that are not NEEDS and I agree that "living on faith" is needed.

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Sun 08/17/08 11:03 AM

You work your ass off and it doesn't seem like things get any better.
I don't care if I ever get rich. I just want to know what it's like to live without the worry of bills, tax and insurance payments.




They only way you're not going to have to worry about bills, tax, and insurance is if you die.

EVERYONE worries about that stuff, the key is to try not to worry too much. flowerforyou

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Sun 08/17/08 11:06 AM

he doesn't deal well with financial burdens.
he gets so upset that i feel compelled to keep it from him. i know this isn't proper or healthy. but i sometimes think i should take care of it.


So you're treating him like a child then? Does he work and bring home a paycheck?

I went to court the other day and lost a $250 ticket, my daughter (6) said to me "mommy if you have to pay all that money, how are we gonna buy food." My answer to her was "You will NEVER go hungry" I knew I would probably lose the case, so I had the money already to pay the fine.

Stop treating him like he's 6.... He's an adult.

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Sun 08/17/08 11:07 AM


You work your ass off and it doesn't seem like things get any better.
I don't care if I ever get rich. I just want to know what it's like to live without the worry of bills, tax and insurance payments.




They only way you're not going to have to worry about bills, tax, and insurance is if you die.

EVERYONE worries about that stuff, the key is to try not to worry too much. flowerforyou


My dad always said "the only 2 sure things in life are death and taxes."

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Sun 08/17/08 11:12 AM


he doesn't deal well with financial burdens.
he gets so upset that i feel compelled to keep it from him. i know this isn't proper or healthy. but i sometimes think i should take care of it.


So you're treating him like a child then? Does he work and bring home a paycheck?

I went to court the other day and lost a $250 ticket, my daughter (6) said to me "mommy if you have to pay all that money, how are we gonna buy food." My answer to her was "You will NEVER go hungry" I knew I would probably lose the case, so I had the money already to pay the fine.

Stop treating him like he's 6.... He's an adult.

on the contrary...i feel like he has so much more to worry about with the business and other things. it's quite stressful on both of us. i just want a bit of that light at the end of the tunnel.

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Sun 08/17/08 11:13 AM


he doesn't deal well with financial burdens.
he gets so upset that i feel compelled to keep it from him. i know this isn't proper or healthy. but i sometimes think i should take care of it.


So you're treating him like a child then? Does he work and bring home a paycheck?

I went to court the other day and lost a $250 ticket, my daughter (6) said to me "mommy if you have to pay all that money, how are we gonna buy food." My answer to her was "You will NEVER go hungry" I knew I would probably lose the case, so I had the money already to pay the fine.

Stop treating him like he's 6.... He's an adult.



Its amazing the things our children think about isnt it?? The worries they have without us even knowing...

Ok back on topic....Lilys right..hes an adult he HAS to deal with it..it will be the downfall to your marriage if he doesnt..Most marriages in this country end because of financial issues...He needs to quit laying the burden solely on you and step up and deal with it like everyone has too...In the end youll fel better if he does..

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Sun 08/17/08 11:16 AM


he doesn't deal well with financial burdens.
he gets so upset that i feel compelled to keep it from him. i know this isn't proper or healthy. but i sometimes think i should take care of it.


So you're treating him like a child then? Does he work and bring home a paycheck?

I went to court the other day and lost a $250 ticket, my daughter (6) said to me "mommy if you have to pay all that money, how are we gonna buy food." My answer to her was "You will NEVER go hungry" I knew I would probably lose the case, so I had the money already to pay the fine.

Stop treating him like he's 6.... He's an adult.
Some people cannot handle situations like that mentally. They try their best, but what would you rather have, a husband or a mental patient?

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Sun 08/17/08 11:17 AM



he doesn't deal well with financial burdens.
he gets so upset that i feel compelled to keep it from him. i know this isn't proper or healthy. but i sometimes think i should take care of it.


So you're treating him like a child then? Does he work and bring home a paycheck?

I went to court the other day and lost a $250 ticket, my daughter (6) said to me "mommy if you have to pay all that money, how are we gonna buy food." My answer to her was "You will NEVER go hungry" I knew I would probably lose the case, so I had the money already to pay the fine.

Stop treating him like he's 6.... He's an adult.

on the contrary...i feel like he has so much more to worry about with the business and other things. it's quite stressful on both of us. i just want a bit of that light at the end of the tunnel.


I keep seeing you say "I feel" and "I think" what does HE FEEL and HE THINK?? Is it fair to keep it all from him? What other things are more important the YOUR FAMILY and how things EFFECT them? If the business isn't doing well, shut it down and go back to a regular job if that's the case, if the business is doing well, then what does he really have to worry about?

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