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My turn to vent

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:46:46 GMT

DH and I are self employed...I have mentioned this many times...the only money that came in during April was what we billed in March. Of course we had rent, utilities, etc to pay at our office and now we are in a new month and have those payments to make again.

We have yet to get the stimulus money and so far have not been able to get on our states web site for self employed people to get any assistance.

We are not destitute but I am not sure what the next two months will bring if we cannot get any work....

so this is my vent:

My friend on is on unemployment +600.00 until she is called back to work (she is making more money not working) had her car detailed yesterday at the tune of $125.00 and had a massage today. Massage was done by a family member.

Just irked at the whole situation

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Lali1 — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:51:38 GMT

I hope your get your money soon and things improve quickly.
We desperately need to put up a new fence but our one neighbor will not help with one cent. They got their stimulus money and bought a bunch of stuff. A couple of months ago my husband asked if they could pay for half the fence and they said they were dead broke. They tie their dog up in the yard so they don't care that the fence is falling down.

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tansy — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:53:47 GMT

Have you contacted your state representatives?

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hopi — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:54:09 GMT

Glad that your friend was able to put money into the local economy and keep others working.

Not receiving your stimulus money .... you have to blame the the top of the food chain.

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pigletsmom — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:01:35 GMT

Believe me, I feel your pain. Hopefully we can all get back to something normal soon. I'm currently ok myself but I fear that the new normal is going to hurt my business for months to come.

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BeautyLver — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:02:54 GMT

No idea why you are not able to utilize your state' web site in order to apply for monies you may be entitled. Seems like that would be a huge priority to spend as much time as necessary seeking resolution.

As far as financial circumstances of others, I don't concern myself with such. Why you feel the need to trash someone you say is a "friend" for any reason...that is sad.

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tobes — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:03:03 GMT

@Mom2Dogs https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment or https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

try the above

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itsmagic — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:08:26 GMT

@Mom2Dogs I’m not in your shoes but I can understand why you are frustrated. I would be too.

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PA Mom-mom — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:10:56 GMT

@Mom2Dogs So sorry to hear of your situation! Sad to say, your situation seems to be all too common these days. Don't know why this is happening. I'm sure you have already tried your local representatives and your senators. I think I'd be banging down doors at this point.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:12:20 GMT

@tansy Yes..Congressman's office told me to wait two more weeks on the stimulus...

I have not contated my state representative on the small business money....I know the state web site is swamped.

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granddi — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:12:48 GMT

It's ok to vent.

Real people have real problems.

My vent is not individuals who are getting unemployment benefits.

But rather big businesses who got the bulk of the emergency funds. And now farmers are getting more money. They got money because of the tariffs and now because meat packing plants are shutting down and no demand (or way to get to the needy) for excess produce. Well, there are dentist, hairstylist, opticians, movies, florists, housekeepers, photographers and cafes that also have no demands for their businesses.

And lets give to Airlines who have gouged passengers for decades with fees and add ons. Now they want money with with no requirements.

Many took money and have given it back such as Harvard University, WalMart, LA Lakers, PotBelly.

I think the greed is with big business and not individuals.

Many small businesses could not even get through the system to get any funds. And the process for unemployment claims was jammed. What a mess.

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DottieBlue — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:12:52 GMT

We all make life choices, and your choice was to be self-employed and her choice was to be employed by someone else. There are pros and cons to each choice.

You live paycheck to paycheck ? You don't have a "rainy day" fund, or other savings to get you through until you can get help from the government?

Would you be able to contact your landlord, utility companies, etc., and ask for help to delay paying until government economic help arrives?

It may look like this other person has it "better" than you, but she may come to regret spending that money on her car.

(I think we all could do with a massage, I do envy her that!)

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Pearlee — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:13:41 GMT

@Mom2Dogs I don't think it's any of your business how your friend spent her money let alone be judgmental about it. Everyone's circumstances are different. I wouldn't want a "friend" who was so resentful of my circumstances.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:13:57 GMT

@pigletsmom ..our business relies on mostly industry...the work will trikle down to us as our customers get orders for their goods. I think it will be a long summer.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:14:51 GMT

@BeautyLver No trashing the friend...just laying out the facts.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:22:53 GMT

Can you get unemployment if you are self-employed?

I don't understand why they are handing out another $600 on top of it?

I heard those places opening cannot get employees to come back to work because they are making more money staying at home???

The processing plants were told to open & the workers were told to go to work or they could not collect unemployment?

Hope you get your stimulus soon to help you out.

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Somertime — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:28:57 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Vent all you want! That's the best part............get rid of all that frustration! You are not asking about what to do, nor advice. You, just, want to blow off steam! You feel like you are hitting your head against a wall. Better to get it all out, here, then take it out on someone else!

Get a nice big glass of wine or champagne or whatever your drink of choice is, pour one for you and one for your husband. tell a couple of dirty jokes, funny stories to remember that make you laugh until the tears roll down your cheeks, then have another drink a toast yourselves..............you got through, today! Tomorrow's another story or another drink!

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Pearlee — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:32:50 GMT

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:32:53 GMT

It is very frustrating. It was only a week and a half ago that 1099 employees were able to file for unemployment in Ohio.

There have been multiple glitches with other people attempting to get unemployment since day 1, so many haven't rec'd a dime in unemployment yet. This is 6 weeks of no income for some people.

There is no excuse for this IMO.

And then there are others making more money on unemployment than they made while employed.

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Peaches McPhee — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:35:18 GMT

I am so sorry.

My nephew is on furlough, and my sister reports he is making more money now than when he was working. I am all for being supportive to those that are in need, but come on! They should not be able to make a "profit".