
Originally Posted by
lilmiss
Hi, everyone. So as the title states, I'm really going through a lot right now. Until a few months ago, I was a successful, professional business woman. I've been making $80,000/yr for the last 3 years, which I considered great for my age (turned 27 last month). I was laid off 3/1/09 and have not been able to find ANY work here in the Detroit metro area. I've watched my savings and checking account dwindle to nothing being that my living expenses just for my rent and utilities are about $2500/mo. I'm in a lease until next summer, so I can't move to a cheaper place and my credit is getting so bad I doubt anyone would even rent to me...
I've never danced or anything, I can count my "partners" on one hand as I've always been in long term relationships. 2 back to back 6 year relationships, followed by a 2 yr one. I feel like because of the money issues, that's about to end to... What can I do? I'm very pretty, have a nice body, great personality, athletic, and my previous job was in sales, so I'm quite the salesman.
I finally started getting unemployment, which helps, but doesn't come close to paying my bills since I now have student loans in repayment as well. I've wiped out my 401k and feel like everything I worked so hard for is just up in smoke. I've been on my own since I was 14 due to a very abusive upbringing. I feel like I've overcome so much... until now. I just feel like giving up.
If I dance or do like Niteflirt or something, does anyone know if this means I'd have to give up my unemployment benefits since I'd technically be working? Any direction anyone could give would be helpful. I have no family, few friends...
Even if no one can help, thanks for listening and reading thru this looong intro. Whoops! did I even really introduce myself?
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