Hello, call me Abby =] I'm eighteen and a senior in high school this year. I've always had great advice, I'm just not so great at following it =P Feel free to ask me anything, I'll do my best to give you an answer.
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im still in high school, a male, and recently my dad lost his job. He was getting paid really well and his company was paying him for 6 months, and now that 6 months is up and now he doesnt get paid anymore.
the thing is, hes working now, kinda, like he is working for an insurance company but he says he doesnt get paid and only get paid comission. lately i've been worried ass hell for him and our family. My mom still has her job and makes good money, but my dad is the one im worried about. i just dont understand it and why i have to worry about it. I mean, he is a smart guy, went to a good college, and got a degree in engeneering and have always managed to make it through. but lately i saw his mail and it says he hasnt been paying the mortgage on his condo lately and also that our car insurance has been cancelled.
all these things hasnt taken affect, at least i dont think so, but whenever i try to talk to my dad about it, he kinds ignores it and doesnt seem to care and just simply tells me not to worry. but i've been going crazy lately and i cant even think about anything else besides his money.
i dont get it, and what makes me more mad is that other people at my school are rich and have nothing to worry about, and they dont even deserve it. All they do is go to trash parties and get in their nice cars their parents bought for them, and im sitting here, not even thinking about going out with friends, but instead worrying about my dads money issue. I dont wanna be in a shithole or broke or anything, which we arent. I mean, out family has been pretty well of since like ever, but i dont know about now. My dad wont say anything about it and im really starting to worry.
Please help me, i dont know what to do, and i feel like i need to worry about it. Ive been crying and i just cant think of anything to think about or what to do.... please.. (link)
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This recession has been hard on just about everyone, but its easy not to see its effects until it hits you or someone close to you.
Its sad that your dad lost his well paying job, but think about how lucky he is to have gotten another job. Even if it doesn't pay as well, its still a job.
He has a degree and work experience, it won't be too long before he works his way up or finds another position that pays better.
Trust your dad for now, I'm sure he has everything covered. It's okay if some bills slip through the cracks, he can recover later.
You can't change the attitudes of the spoiled kids at school, but you can change yours. Do you have a part time job? Maybe you could get one and try to contribute at home by buying groceries, supplies, or just needing less money from your parents.
Try not to worry, it sounds like you have more than what you need to get by and that your parents are responsible and can handle it. You will get through this.
Good luck,
-Abby
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thank you so much, i'll try not to worry so much, but it is hard, i love my dad alot and i dont want him to hurt
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