IWSG: At least the bills are getting paid

I'm back to working 2 jobs. It will be good for getting the bills all covered for the summer, but it also means I have less time for much of anything else. I may be posting very sporadically or just enough to stay on the list and my visits might be short, sweet, and slow. Not much I can do about it. I'll just have to make it up come winter time.

Until then, happy summer and IWSG. Make sure to write lots on my behalf. 

PS: The job hubby had interviewed for went nowhere. Still on the hunt.

Today's post was part of the Insecure Writer's Support Group

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Created by the ninja captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh, it's a group for writers struggling with writing insecurity (AKA all of us) to gather and discuss their fears or to celebrate writing victories. If you are a struggling writer or need encouragement and friendship, join us. (Someone might have cookies!)

Remember to visit the co-hosts and give them a shout-out for helping. Jenni Enzor, Jemima Pett, Jamie of Uniquely Maladjusted but Fun, and Kim Lajevardi!

Comments

I'm sorry it's still a struggle, but at least you're getting your bills paid. I'll keep checking in every month to make sure you're still around! These things will pass, eventually.
Anonymous said…
Anonymously Esther O'Neill. East of the Sun Hard to struggle - When a single parent, getting the bills paid kept me motivated, checking we could get through the month, Felt like forever, but the bad times did pass. Hope l your life will be easier soon
M.J. Fifield said…
Sorry to hear your hubby's still on the hunt. Mine is, too. Hope things turn around for you soon! <3
cleemckenzie said…
You are definitely not alone in this "job" or "no job" problem. I keep getting that same news from friends all over the U.S. Hope your husband lands something soon.
Natalie Aguirre said…
I get those times when you have to focus on work. I've been there too. I hope your husband finds a job soon.
So frustrating for your husband! Is there another area he could branch into?
Fundy Blue said…
I hope your husband finds a job soon. It's such a difficult time for so many people. Please take care of yourself as you work two jobs, Patricia.
Anonymous said…
Positive thoughts and vibes heading your way.... Hang in there!
The comment about the positive thoughts and vibes was from me. For some reason, I turned anonymous. :)
Patricia JL said…
Thanks, CD. I just wish this would pass sooner than later. We're going on 2 years!

@Esther, thanks. I know it will. I also am glad we don't have a child that we have to keep fed and clothed. It's just us. I'd feel so bad if I had to put a kid through this struggle.

@MJ, I have never met so many people who had been laid off as I have recently. It's crazy. Something has to give in this job market.

@C. Lee, I know. It's hitting everyone hard.

Thanks, Natalie.

@Alex, he has been looking into options and things that are adjacent to what he was doing. I think he gets a little intimidated about making the right choice so he's struggling to figure out what way to go.

@Fundy, we are doing our best.

@Madeline, thanks. I've had that happen as well. I usually have to relog in to answer comments.