An Update On My Situation - I got a job!

[sunwyn]

Hello all my friends at DU. After five years of unemployment, I got hired today at Kmart. I know it's just Kmart but, after being unemployed for so long, I very happy. I am still without transportation so I will be scrambling to get to work till I can get enough money for a truck. We also still have to move due to landlord negligence. (not paying taxes on the rental I share with my Mom) Most of my money will be going to these two areas. I have updated my post on Wishadoo for anyone who would like to make a donation. Folks have been very generous and supportive of me and I have managed to start selling some things on my Etsy store. Not much yet, but it is a start. My friends have also donated items for me to sell on Ebay to help with my move and such. It has been a very long five years and often I have felt like giving up. Many times a single line, in a single post here has kept me going. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you all.

I am posting the link to my wishadoo account for anyone who would like to donate. Thanks to everyone here but especially to OneGrassRoot. She has been a rock for me and it is good to know that her, and folks like her are still around.

http://www.wishadoo.org/wishlist/182/working-automobile-or-truck/

[malaise]

1. Happy for you

Don't diss Kmart I have bought more than a few decent pieces of 100% cotton clothing at the Kendal, Miami Kmart.

[Le Taz Hot]

2. Congratulations!

My husband and I were both out of work for several years and this year we both got jobs, though mine is only part-time. But still, I know that HUGE sigh of relief you're feeling right now. Do something nice for yourself in celebration, even if it's only buying yourself an ice cream.

[sunwyn]

3. Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I am very relieved.

I never realised how much my self worth was tied to my job till I no longer had one and no one seemed to want to hire me.

[idwiyo]

4. congrats!

[Gothmog]

5. Congratulations

[Sissyk]

6. Congratulations, sunwyn, on your job!!

I hope things keep looking up for you. Keep your head up and your shoulders back!

[onestepforward]

7. Congratulations!

[idwiyo]

8. K&R

[DavidDvorkin]

9. Congratulations!

[sunwyn]

10. Thanks....this has been a wonderful day and I have a good feeling it is going to

lead to a whole lot more wonderful day.

[OneGrassRoot]

17. One step at a time, my friend...

I am so happy for you!!!!!

So grateful to have some news to celebrate!!!!



You deserve wonderful experiences. I know the path is still really challenging, but my hope is that it will now be filled with more ease, less pain and struggle.

And I hope the path is one you can DRIVE on with a reliable vehicle soon!!!

[Half-Century Man]

11. Great

Maybe it will be my turn next.

[stevenleser]

12. Congratulations! nt

[shenmue]

13. Yay! :)

Hope it turns out great for you.

[joeybee12]

14. Great news...congrats!

[ncrainbowgrrl]

15. congrats!

[nadinbrzezinski]

16. Yay!!!!

[idwiyo]

18. kick for visibility.

[sunwyn]

19. Thanks everyone. I have had a couple donations that to you kicking this message.

You folks are terrific!

[OneGrassRoot]

22. Be sure to update me and I'll update your fundraising widget.

[idwiyo]

24. That's great! Hopefully someone else will be able to donate. :)

[IronLionZion]

20. Congrats! Good for you! nt

[idwiyo]

21. Kick.

[bhikkhu]

23. Good luck!

I bicycle to work myself most of the time, but then moving and health isn't an issue here either. I hope you figure out something that's reliable and works for you. Pitched in a little, having been pretty fortunate myself the past few years. Best wishes from Oregon!