Comments on: Ways to get by while on unemployment… http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:23:03 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Anita http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-913736 Anita Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:12:50 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-913736 Yes bare minimum living about rounds it up for those of us sinking in debt. I myself have cut back on things too, but seems isn't enough and have to find ways to add to my income to really get above it. Yes bare minimum living about rounds it up for those of us sinking in debt. I myself have cut back on things too, but seems isn’t enough and have to find ways to add to my income to really get above it.

]]> By: Beks http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-913693 Beks Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:51:12 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-913693 Jen - Ha ha! He'd totally do a great job too! Jen – Ha ha! He’d totally do a great job too!

]]> By: Beks http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-913692 Beks Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:50:38 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-913692 mem - I don't consider dental insurance, a gym membership, a newspaper subscription, seeing a doctor, working 19 hours a day, or paying student loans the definition of an upscale life. I could understand if I was letting go of a nanny or my yacht club membership, but I live far from an upscale life. I agree though, these steps become necessary to get by sometimes. C and Lizzy - Thanks for the help. I'll have to look into it! mem – I don’t consider dental insurance, a gym membership, a newspaper subscription, seeing a doctor, working 19 hours a day, or paying student loans the definition of an upscale life. I could understand if I was letting go of a nanny or my yacht club membership, but I live far from an upscale life. I agree though, these steps become necessary to get by sometimes.

C and Lizzy – Thanks for the help. I’ll have to look into it!

]]> By: mem http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-913059 mem Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:32:12 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-913059 Those are all great ideas and steps -- everyone would get out of debt a lot faster if they took similar steps early in the process and held out on upscaling lifestyle longer. Those are all great ideas and steps — everyone would get out of debt a lot faster if they took similar steps early in the process and held out on upscaling lifestyle longer.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912989 Nicole Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:27:53 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912989 Doesn't a strict budget stink? The good side is that you find out how creative you can be and how much money you were wasting. I know that's a lot for me. Necessities all of the sudden seem not so much : ) Doesn’t a strict budget stink? The good side is that you find out how creative you can be and how much money you were wasting. I know that’s a lot for me. Necessities all of the sudden seem not so much : )

]]> By: Jen http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912926 Jen Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:54:20 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912926 I don't blame you for keeping the landline - I feel the same way. And, I agree that keeping the internet makes sense. It's weird how it's now a necessity! It's a shame I'm all the way out in Boston, otherwise I'd hire you husband to change my bathroom fan... It's one of those projects I should be able to do myself, but because I know it'll take me a while to figure it all out I'm dragging my feet. :P I don’t blame you for keeping the landline – I feel the same way. And, I agree that keeping the internet makes sense. It’s weird how it’s now a necessity!

It’s a shame I’m all the way out in Boston, otherwise I’d hire you husband to change my bathroom fan… It’s one of those projects I should be able to do myself, but because I know it’ll take me a while to figure it all out I’m dragging my feet. :P

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912878 Stephanie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:33:19 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912878 Try looking on craigslist for odd jobs under the "gigs" section. There is always a good number of people looking for someone to install toilets, repair holes in walls, etc. Try looking on craigslist for odd jobs under the “gigs” section. There is always a good number of people looking for someone to install toilets, repair holes in walls, etc.

]]> By: Shakela http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912771 Shakela Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:31:30 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912771 You're doing really good! Kudos to you for that. That's a lot of cutting back. And some of those savings will continue to happen even when you get your jobs back. (Think unused subscriptions). You can do it. :) You might also be able to get some help with using free clinics etc for the health care stuff. You’re doing really good! Kudos to you for that. That’s a lot of cutting back. And some of those savings will continue to happen even when you get your jobs back. (Think unused subscriptions). You can do it. :) You might also be able to get some help with using free clinics etc for the health care stuff.

]]> By: XtraCr1spy http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912729 XtraCr1spy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:54:19 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912729 I read your blog on a regular basis (although I don't leave many comments). I just wanted to say that you really are an inspiration. Your ability to stay this optimistic and do what needs to be done is incredible. Keep up the great work...and I hope things take a turn for the better in the near future! I read your blog on a regular basis (although I don’t leave many comments). I just wanted to say that you really are an inspiration. Your ability to stay this optimistic and do what needs to be done is incredible.

Keep up the great work…and I hope things take a turn for the better in the near future!

]]> By: c http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912715 c Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:22:02 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912715 FYI- have you tried out websites like mechanical turk (part of amazon) which allows you to complete different job activities- research ,articles etc for money.. depending on the job, the money earned can be quote different. FYI- have you tried out websites like mechanical turk (part of amazon) which allows you to complete different job activities- research ,articles etc for money.. depending on the job, the money earned can be quote different.

]]> By: Lizzie http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912675 Lizzie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:55:52 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912675 I just read an article in Reader's Digest about websites you can join where you can barter for services. Since you and your husband are so talented it might be something that could help you guys out...check it out :-)! I just read an article in Reader’s Digest about websites you can join where you can barter for services. Since you and your husband are so talented it might be something that could help you guys out…check it out :-) !

]]> By: Dogfood Provider http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912660 Dogfood Provider Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:14:18 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912660 Good for you, Beks. You've added $75 back in per month and saved $500 in one-time expenses, which is awesome. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and your hubs. Good for you, Beks. You’ve added $75 back in per month and saved $500 in one-time expenses, which is awesome. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you and your hubs.

]]> By: emmi http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912656 emmi Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:10:23 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912656 Wow, good job. Not to sound critical, but it sounds like you missed some stuff on the first reduction go-around. I guess that's a good thing, now. Don't forget to use your online networks to shop for odd jobs too. And if somehow your skill hubby ends up idle (I can't see it, but, in case) he should volunteer a few days (Habitat, for example). That can be a great path to a job contact and it keeps your spirits up to be doing something constructive. (Not that he needs it, based on your earlier posts...) Wow, good job. Not to sound critical, but it sounds like you missed some stuff on the first reduction go-around. I guess that’s a good thing, now.

Don’t forget to use your online networks to shop for odd jobs too. And if somehow your skill hubby ends up idle (I can’t see it, but, in case) he should volunteer a few days (Habitat, for example). That can be a great path to a job contact and it keeps your spirits up to be doing something constructive. (Not that he needs it, based on your earlier posts…)

]]> By: Cassie http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/10/ways-to-get-by-while-on-unemployment%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-912649 Cassie Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:57:28 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2975#comment-912649 Good for you, doing what you have to to survive with a job loss! It looks like you are really making every last dollar stretch as far as it possibly can and that's something to be proud of! Odd jobs are such a great way to make extra money! And you are right.. no one is ever 'too good' for any type of job. Money is money! Good for you, doing what you have to to survive with a job loss! It looks like you are really making every last dollar stretch as far as it possibly can and that’s something to be proud of!

Odd jobs are such a great way to make extra money! And you are right.. no one is ever ‘too good’ for any type of job. Money is money!

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