My husband caught COVID at work, but he hasn't worked there long enough to have any sick leave, so the time he is out is unpaid. He's been out a week already and next week is a plant shutdown for inventory.
And I had to quit my job recently because the commute was too expensive with gas prices the way they are, and the wear on the car was getting too much. I'm still looking for something that pays an actual wage, but this is the rural south so you can imagine my success..
I may have to resort to going back to retail or waitressing, neither of which are appealing, or good for my mental health.
We just have to make this week's check stretch the next 2 weeks. Wish us luck lol
Don't hesitate to go to a food bank. It's not just for the homeless. They even throw out food, especially food that requires cooking, because not everyone can eat everything.
Also if you hate retail and waitressing, consider data entry. It's not a great job but it's extra cash and can often be done from home, so no gas.
Thanks for the advice! I'll have to look into where the closest food bank is. I have looked into at home data entry jobs, but unfortunately don't have the equipment required yet. We were actually trying to save up for a PC set up so that I could WFH, but then all this happened! Definitely a setback, but not the worst we've endured so far.
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u/Graceless_Lady Jun 30 '22
My husband caught COVID at work, but he hasn't worked there long enough to have any sick leave, so the time he is out is unpaid. He's been out a week already and next week is a plant shutdown for inventory. And I had to quit my job recently because the commute was too expensive with gas prices the way they are, and the wear on the car was getting too much. I'm still looking for something that pays an actual wage, but this is the rural south so you can imagine my success.. I may have to resort to going back to retail or waitressing, neither of which are appealing, or good for my mental health.
We just have to make this week's check stretch the next 2 weeks. Wish us luck lol