Update - Page 3

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

@Moonchilde wrote:
Here is a thought for anyone who "falls through the cracks" and cannot get the govt assistance they should, for whatever reason.

Depending on what your wifi situation is, whether you have a landline (or good VOIP might be okay), and probably a laptop but not necessarily for all positions - there are jobs you can do from home to supplement your income. Many are CS types of jobs that don't really require experience. They won't make anyone rich but they can help span the gap.

It's always wise to keep in mind that not everyone is savvy to the ways of applying for assistance, knows who to call or where to go, some are in poor health, depressed, and need some help - like someone giving a da** enough to reach out personally and offer meaningful help. I don't mean from the forum. If you don't have anyone at all to act as an ombudsman for you in any way, it can be very defeating before you start. I think those who can do it should offer to help.

It's something I would do now, except that our local organizations on aging don't want amateurs, they have paid credentialed staff doing it. But not everyone lives where such organizations are active, or are able to get to them. And some are just beaten down with hopelessness.

I hope that never happens to those who think it's a snap to get whatever help you need whenever you need it, no prob.

IT is especially difficult for someone dealing with depression to navigate the system:/