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Rhapsody said:

((((((( HUGS ))))))) ~ ~ ~ ~ ((((((( HUGS )))))))

I understand and I think (feel) that you and your husband have made a good decision here - your child will be better off from having his mother at home with him.

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Thanks for your support . . . Rhapsody ((((huggs))))

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hillbunnyb said:

seems like nothing is simple anynore, huh? Full time jobs that do not povide a living wage for a family drive me nuts. I hope you can find one little thing at a time to change to make things easier. Just living in the DC area would be enough to cash my chips in. Hang in there, we're behind ya.

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Thanks . . . hillbunnyb ((((huggs))))

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It's easier to have a job at reduced pay than none at all.

He can take the reduction (if he has to) and while he's working, look for a better paying position.

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That's true. I'll try to think positively. I appreciate your input, _Sky.

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Is there any kind of side job that you can do to make money from home? Would you consider babysitting some other people's kids with your kid? That is a way to make some extra money and still be there for your kid. Is there any kind of budget cuts that you can make? Since the reduction in pay is 40%, I suspect that this going to be painful for all of you. I make 8 dollars and something an hour. So, I know how unpleasant tight/tiny weenie budgets are.
Well, I hope you can live through this and reach better times.

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I become stressed (dissociate) really easily. I'm still in recovery, stabilizing my mental health issues. I'm not a multi-tasker . . . I must focus on what I'm trying to do, or nothing gets accomplished, and I end up feeling pitiful. Being an excellent mom to my infant and taking care of things at home are where I'm putting all my energy. I'd like to sell my artwork and write books, but I don't have time now.

Budget cuts are a must. I'm just hoping they're not necessary for too long. I hope my hubby lets me send out his resume to potential employers.

About budgets . . . it doesn't really matter how much someone makes . . . you can be bringing in a 7-figure yearly income and still be hurting because debts and standard of living exceed income.

I didn't expect the 40% decrease. I was in denial . . . hoping my hubby would be applying for jobs.

Thanks . . . ((((Hopefull)))))

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bebop said:

jennie reading all your post one can feel the love you have of your husband. good luck on everything. I agree with not leaving the baby for sure if you don't feel comfortable leaving with a sitter. I can understand that one. I will keep you and family in my prayers.

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((((((bebop))))) . . . my hubby is a good man and excellent daddy. Before we were married, he was the only person that was there for me. I would be alone or dead today if I never gave him a chance in my life. Financial problems are so minute to how things were in the past for me. I know everything in life can't be perfect. I'm so blessed. Thanks for your support and prayers.