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My husband owes hospital bills to the doctor's lawyer who sued him. We are supposed to be paying $100 a week until the debt is paid, or they will begin garnishment of his check. Our electric bill is two months behind. I had to go into the main office at the electric company this morning and ask the manager to please not turn off our electricity until Friday when my husband gets paid. She talked to me like I was a homeless stray dog. I had to explain to her that we were behind on all of our bills and that we were in debt and that we were sincerely sorry and asking her to allow us an extension so that we and our children wouldn't be cold this week. She snarled her nose into the air and lectured me about being 2 months behind and that it could not continue to happen and that she hears "sad stories" from people with small children everyday and other "irrelevant stories" as to why people can't pay their power bill. And she lectured me with air quotes as I stood there with tears in my eyes practically begging for her mercy.
I hate to admit that I am wishing so hard for hard times to fall upon the manager at the electric company. I want her to experience the struggle and I want her to experience what it's like to be talked down to. I want her to experience what it is like to be counting dimes to make it through the week. Most of all, I want someone to make her feel less than human, to show her the exact same unkindness that she showed to me this morning.
I'm so sad because this is the time of year that everyone else is so happy and excited.
I am thankful for what I have, but it's so hard to not be envious of those who are able to go shopping for their family members Christmas presents this year.
I'm sad because I am not allowed to be excited and happy about Christmas.
And there are those people who ask me if I'm "ready" for Christmas. A little piece of me shrivels up and dies each time I hear that question. I force a smile on my face and reply, "getting there!"
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Check your locale Commission of Equal Opportunity they may be able to help you find programs to pay some of your utility bills. I know its hard to stay positive but there are many resources out there for help, you just need to look and keep trying . Apply for everything they offer, that is what these places are there for. I wish you and your family luck , I have gone through some rough times through the years too. Keep pushing on it will get better.
God Bless. The ** ** will pay, don't worry.
Get a job! Stop spending money on frivolous things. Stop expecting handouts. Grow up and support yourself and stop making excuses!
^^^^^ be careful with your judgmental tone. Life can turn on a dime, So you should be mindful of that and thank god for your blessings. How do you know she doesn't have a job, or maybe she's been looking or couldn't find one. Who made you Jesus?
May I just say not every person going through a rough time in their life is some lazy person sitting on their ** all day. Many people are just scraping by with both husband and wife working. If just one unexpected expense comes up it puts them behind on everything ,once behind its almost impossible for them to get caught back up.
While I despise people that game the system ,the ones who take and take never working for anything then get everything for free. I also know there are a lot of good hard working people that struggle every day just to keep a roof over their head and food on their table. If these people are in need of some help I'm all for them getting it.
Agree completely! But I don't feel sorry for OP at all. She played the "we have small children" card repeatedly in her post, and that's her solution right there.
If they'd been smart and not cranked out kids, then they truly would be SOL. But they've got the ultimate trump card, so they can catch all kinds of breaks and free $hit. All OP has to do is go on Fakebook or GoFundMe and shed a carefully-crafted tear or two while muttering something about "my children will be SO sad on Christmas morning." Boom, no more money worries! They'll probably get pregnant again in "celebration", because that would be the smart thing to do!
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I don't know where your located, but aren't there programs that can help with your electric bills? Look into them in your area. That could help. It won't always be like this. Continue to stay positive and lean on friends and family for support.
I've been there on more than one occasion, and my best friend the same. We're now owners (separately) of 2 different businesses and employ and even help our employees. Good Luck!
I feel for you. Been there done that a few times. Ugh
I realize it's not a pleasant or an ideal alternative, but you should sit down with a bankruptcy lawyer and just see what your options are for eliminating some of the debt. That may not be viable, given the nature of your situation, but if it is, then you should be considering it. The initial consultation with the bankruptcy attorney is usually free, so there would be no immediate financial impact, although if you file, you'd have to be in a position to pay the filing fee and the lawyer's fee up front, but you could conceivably take a bit of time to allow the amount to accrue. I'm sorry you're having to deal with the situation, and that you're having to deal with **, but please try to remain as positive as you can.
Oh sweetie, I feel your pain, my electric comp cuts service reps' name is Larry, and he's a condescending ahole too. Write a letter to her manager or shareholders, what she is doing is wrong. I pray for blessings to come your way, and for Karma to kick that ** in the **!