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Let me start by asking for no judgement. This is the most humbling and embarrasing thing I have ever had to do. I need a little hand up.
As you all know, I left SkyWest for American in January. I have not had a paycheck since that time. I have joked that I have been homeless since May of last year. This is no joke. I am literally draging my suitcases from place to place in Chicago. Couches and crew rate hotels. I did find an apartment but due to some poor choices and tough situations from the past, I am having trouble getting approved without a $2500.00 deposit. I have been so incredibly blessed (there really is no other word for it) my whole life with people helping me when I needed it most and I have spent the last 20 years trying to give back as best I can with my time and money. My good fortune never gets lost on me. I have some of the most amazing people around me. I have borrowed all the money I can knowing my limitations to pay it all back.
There are, of course, options for flight folks; unfortunatly, due to some personal issues, those options are not realistic. I have tried.
People have praised me for my bravery in making this career change and the sacrifice that came with it. I have never felt brave nor do I feel regretful. I am in the middle of something I didn't understand, how could I?
This experience has been amazing! I have met so many incredible people along the way, seen some really great places and had some of the most interesting experiences I have ever had during these past 10 months. Even as 'homeless' as I was. It has been a great adventure and for all those that have been supportive, I thank you. It feels like we are doing this together. For all those less than supportive, I regret how those relationships have changed.
My biggest fear in asking for help is the judgement that will come with it. I have given so much of myself in the past, to most everyones dismay. I have no regrets of what I have done in the past, the people I have supported, the organizations I have supported or the gifts I have given. Having said that, I find myself in the unexpected place of not being able to find a housing option. I am trying to raise $2500.00 to get myself off the streets of Chicago, the cost of eating all meals out, the endless trains and ubers to get from place to palce and finding the 'Inn' with available crew rates. If you find in you to help me through this rough patch, you will never know how a hand up is appreciated. Once our paychecks catch up with us, I hope to find myself celebrating the wonderfulness of this most cherished adventure with you in your home town. Other than this current situation at hand, I encourage everyone to chase a dream and make the best of even the most difficult times finding the beauty of the clouds, the people walking past us in the airport or on the street. We all know everyone has a story. I want to know all of them. It is a bottomless glass of love and compassion to be found in everything we do.
Thank you for any consideration you may give to me as I try to become stable in my new base city of Chicago. There is certainly no expectation, how could there be? I have been help so so much in the past 25 years!
As you all know, I left SkyWest for American in January. I have not had a paycheck since that time. I have joked that I have been homeless since May of last year. This is no joke. I am literally draging my suitcases from place to place in Chicago. Couches and crew rate hotels. I did find an apartment but due to some poor choices and tough situations from the past, I am having trouble getting approved without a $2500.00 deposit. I have been so incredibly blessed (there really is no other word for it) my whole life with people helping me when I needed it most and I have spent the last 20 years trying to give back as best I can with my time and money. My good fortune never gets lost on me. I have some of the most amazing people around me. I have borrowed all the money I can knowing my limitations to pay it all back.
There are, of course, options for flight folks; unfortunatly, due to some personal issues, those options are not realistic. I have tried.
People have praised me for my bravery in making this career change and the sacrifice that came with it. I have never felt brave nor do I feel regretful. I am in the middle of something I didn't understand, how could I?
This experience has been amazing! I have met so many incredible people along the way, seen some really great places and had some of the most interesting experiences I have ever had during these past 10 months. Even as 'homeless' as I was. It has been a great adventure and for all those that have been supportive, I thank you. It feels like we are doing this together. For all those less than supportive, I regret how those relationships have changed.
My biggest fear in asking for help is the judgement that will come with it. I have given so much of myself in the past, to most everyones dismay. I have no regrets of what I have done in the past, the people I have supported, the organizations I have supported or the gifts I have given. Having said that, I find myself in the unexpected place of not being able to find a housing option. I am trying to raise $2500.00 to get myself off the streets of Chicago, the cost of eating all meals out, the endless trains and ubers to get from place to palce and finding the 'Inn' with available crew rates. If you find in you to help me through this rough patch, you will never know how a hand up is appreciated. Once our paychecks catch up with us, I hope to find myself celebrating the wonderfulness of this most cherished adventure with you in your home town. Other than this current situation at hand, I encourage everyone to chase a dream and make the best of even the most difficult times finding the beauty of the clouds, the people walking past us in the airport or on the street. We all know everyone has a story. I want to know all of them. It is a bottomless glass of love and compassion to be found in everything we do.
Thank you for any consideration you may give to me as I try to become stable in my new base city of Chicago. There is certainly no expectation, how could there be? I have been help so so much in the past 25 years!