How to survive a recession without throwing yourself off a bridge

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  Posted by Steve Tue Dec 9, 2008 1:51pm PST

  I try to be realistic about life--neither too "up" nor too "down." (Even Steven, in fact, lol!) But I can't just shrug off the loss of a job. If anyone thinks they'll just slide into another job in *this* economy, in which massive lay-offs are occurring everywhere, then I want some of that Kool-Aid. Good luck trying to replace your current income, and good luck in trying to keep your house.

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  Posted by Amberla Tue Dec 9, 2008 2:15pm PST

  GREAT BLOG! It's easy to get down when people like Steve here are telling you and everyone else that we're not going to make it. We will! YES WE CAN! Yes, it's hard and it's going to be a challenge, but you're going to go through things whether you're positive about coming through to the other side or not. I choose to go through it with my chin up, thankyouverymuch! :) :) :)

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  Posted by notsohelpless Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:23am PST

  things will get worst before they are better,, the only thing you can do is keep your chin up, its hard to do so when not only you lose your job but your home as well,steve is right, i wish he wasnt but i know to many people who have lost jobs and cant find another one because they have soooo many to choose from who applied for the same job,,it harder at christmas time too,, in fact my family has agreed no gift giving this year period,we will get together and enjoy each others company, no since going deeper into debet for one day and its not about gifts anyways.

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  Posted by karol Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:43am PST

  Why fight it. Being laid off has helped me realize that I don't more than I have- except maybe a job! My husband has been staying with family outwest, just now getting back to work for him, and I will stay here, pack up the house, await our youngest son's graduation from high school before joinging him. In the meantime, I went back to basics, simplified my life and feel better. I was angry at first, but there isn't much I can do about the economy. I have cut back on a lot, and I kind of like it. I know where and how much money I can spend. I also have become closer to my family. Instead of eating out, we cook our favorite fast food and we do it as a family. Great way to bond with teens! We may not have what we use to but what we have, no one can take away. The bills will be always be there, the gas will go up (hopefully, down) and the earth will still turn. So I am making the best of a bad situation and when we get back on our feet, I think I will keep this simple life of mine. I like knowing I have some control on my money, my happiness and my life. Tough times may be ahead but life will go on and if the people from the Great Depression can survive, well, So Can I!

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