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biodtl - 2006-01-03 14:11:42
The problem with DHHS and company is they are so fucking shitty. You arre made to feel like shit about looking for help, yet there's always gonna be fuckers that live off it and don't try to do any better. people do not use the welfare system, food stamps, worker's comp. etc the way they are supposed to be used. Don't get me wrong - I know our government doesn't make it easy for people to get off of it, but I also know alot of lazy fuckers sittign around on disability, WC and welfare and it pisses me off. I know one guy who got his kids coats through Project Bundle Up, and that same week made over 2 grand (unclaimed of course), and bought 3 - yes 3 inflatable outdoor decorations. You know - the ones that cost about $60+. That would have boguth the kids' coats (and there is way more to his story). but it pisses me off when regular working people can't get a hand when they really need it.
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biodtl - 2006-01-03 14:11:50
The problem with DHHS and company is they are so fucking shitty. You arre made to feel like shit about looking for help, yet there's always gonna be fuckers that live off it and don't try to do any better. people do not use the welfare system, food stamps, worker's comp. etc the way they are supposed to be used. Don't get me wrong - I know our government doesn't make it easy for people to get off of it, but I also know alot of lazy fuckers sittign around on disability, WC and welfare and it pisses me off. I know one guy who got his kids coats through Project Bundle Up, and that same week made over 2 grand (unclaimed of course), and bought 3 - yes 3 inflatable outdoor decorations. You know - the ones that cost about $60+. That would have boughth the kids' coats (and there is way more to his story). but it pisses me off when regular working people can't get a hand when they really need it.
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Tammy - 2006-01-03 14:24:44
I think it's crap week/month! You have every right to feel the way you do about your mother, I am sure I would feel the same way. Everyone goes through the process different and if yours is coming out now, you definately need to deal with it! I don't know a lot about DHHS, but I agree with biodtl,it is messed up that people who need help can't get it! And that lazy ass people can! Good luck! I hope your week goes better...
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Anneliese - 2006-01-03 14:40:07
Having dealt with getting food stamps and MediCal myself, I completely agree with you about how absolutely shitty the whole process is, every step of the way. I hate how it always takes all fucking day to do anything there, as if I have time to take a day off work, or want my husband to have to drag the kids there for hours while I'm working. I hate how crazy people can get help easily, without producing all that crap they make me produce, but me? They put me through the wringer for every fucking little thing. If I buy my mom a plane ticket, and then she reimburses me, then they count the reimbursement as income, even though they see the plane ticket on the statement. And then I have to sign an affidavit stating that it wasn't income, blah blah blah. It is like that for everything. So then, instead of being honest, I just keep everything out of my checking account except for my paycheck. But in my department we get paid a set yearly amount, that can fluctuate from month to month. So, I told them that my income was that set amount divided by 12. When they saw that my income one month was slightly over (by $100), they had a shit fit and accused me of lying. I told them that no, it's to make up for that check a few months ago that was less, and they eye me suspiciously and I sign another fucking affidavit. Arrrrggghhhh! I hate it! And I also hate that your husband won't listen to you. It seems that if he actually got money from people before he did work (you had a problem with that over the summer, right?) then you wouldn't lose so much money and wouldn't be in this situation. It's so difficult to have a relationship, business or otherwise, if the people in it aren't communicating. What will it take for him to realize that the situations will only improve if you both discuss them thoroughly? Is he afraid of what you will say? Is he in denial? He needs to grow up! And so many men think that in order to be masculine they can't talk about anything, but that is so immature and unrealistic. If the map doesn't match the ground, then the map is wrong! Sorry for writing so much.
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Anneliese - 2006-01-03 14:42:34
Oh yeah, you can also tell your husband that you aren't going to do the books anymore, but that he can, and you'll go back to work. Maybe then the shoe will be on the other foot.
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jess - 2006-01-03 16:41:34
Damn Jackie, I had no idea that you were doing so poorly financially. I feel really sad about that, but goddamn, do I know how you feel. Being poor is so humbling, especially if you are used to money, like I was. If there is anything that I can do for you, you just let me know. I heart you. xoxo - me
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Dawn (webmiztris) - 2006-01-03 17:24:49
*sigh* I love that movie. sorry to hear about the way things are going. I had no idea things were getting so rough. $70 in coffee in a week? you need to smack that bitch up.
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chilllier - 2006-01-03 20:44:17
I'm so sorry to hear you're having a tough time. January is THE shittiest month of the year, hands down. The holidays are over, it's cold as fuck, and it's Back to Normal at work/school/life. But you're still a good diary friend! And kick hubs ass abotu the $70 D&D card. WTF?
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rach - 2006-01-03 22:33:34
Hey you. Atleast you seem to be a little at peace with poverty right now. I'm so frustrated. I had no clue how hard it is in the "real world". Mommy and Daddy not there to buy this and buy that. It's effing hard. Our power got cut off for the first time today. Not exactly our fault. But we have no money to make a deposit to have it switched from our landlord's name over to Jay's. So.. we're screwed on that for a couple days. Anyway- That story about Mickey was cute. Made me giggle=) To be honest .. you're a great d*land friend. Your blog is the only one I really try to keep up with. I look up to you in a way. But, I'm going to go try to update.. later .. <3xo-rach
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