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Financial Problems
As everyone knows our economy is going down the drain and neither candidates proposed an actual "I'm going to do this to fix this" plan.
In addition my dad's company is in high debt and about to close permanently. In addition to that, there is going to be a mass layoff on Oct. 17th. Why don't we just throw in the facts that my sister is going around for Med school interviews (which costs money since they're all out of state), I still have to go to college, my mom probably can't get a good job (didn't have a chance to go to college and has to pick me up by 4PM everyday after school), I can't drive, I can't work (I have activities everyday after school that I can't get out of). As you can see, we're all incredibly stressed out about the whole financial crisis situation x 10.
I don't really know what I'm asking. I guess I'm asking for any kind of advice?
Thanks
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The economy is hitting everyone pretty hard. i moved to missouri from ohio in june. I cant afford to go back and visit. i work all the time and scaredd to sign up for college because i know i wont be able to afford it. i work to support my son. it feels like every penny i get goes towards him. which is pretty true and i am working to move out. it seems impossible. take a deep breath and think of some ides to help your family. and your sister going to meds school is a good thing. when she graduates out of college she will have a good career to support the family which she has. as for your dads company it may be able to re open once the economy gets better.. i know they talk about it getting better and doesnt seem likely but we all need to prey.
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The encnomy right now is affecting everyone, well I should say almost everyone. Seems like your under alot of stress. Most parents try to keep their financial situations private. This is because children should never have to worry about those things. As parents, our job is to provide, shelter, purchase food along with education. So the stress you are feeling, is through out your household. What your parents are facing alone is a major struggle right now. The stress they are under must be overwelming. To know or see you as stressed as they are is probably not helping. I understand you are concerned about your future. Having a little faith is not a bad idea either.
Some ideas for your collage in the future, there are goverenment grants given to families everyday. Pale grants are very common, and easy to apply for. Also if you focus on your grades in school you might even be able to get a paid in full scholership. There are many ways to get help, so do not stress about going to collage, where their is a will, there is a way.
As far as what your sister is doing, that situation is something your parents and her, need to sit down and dicuss with everything that is going on. Your sister might have to look into those options I mentioned to you as well. I am not sure what type of parents you have, nor how they react to stress like this. So I will say this, try to not put pressure on them or make them feel any worse about the situation at hand. No parent wants to feel like a failure or that they cant provide for their children. I might even suggest things to your parents like your checking into other ways to go to collage, like the pale grant or something. You can show your parents you are concerned and thinking ahead by doing some research. I guess what I am saying is try to aleaveate some of the stress yourself. Dont feel bogged down or burrened yourself over things you, yourself can NOT fix. All that will do is cause heartache for you, and maybe even others in the household.
Its hard on everyone right now, myself included so your family is not alone on this one. So if you just need someone to talk to when things seem overwelming I am here, you can drop me a line in my inbox anytime if you would like. I hope this helps out some and I've covered some concerns, and hopefully some ways for you to have less stress about things you cant control.
Take a deep breath always remembering to take it onedayatatime
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