I recently lost my job of 15 years. Well, almost. Around Christmas they cut my hours from five days a week to one. This was no fault of my own, my work ethic and reputation with my employer are excellent. Hence them keeping me onboard with truncated hours rather than completely letting me go. But obviously, one day a week does not cut it.

It has been a challenging time trying to keep up with my living expenses. The sudden loss of income has made it difficult to manage rent, pay bills, and afford groceries. For the last few months I have made it work. I have juggled bills, dipped into savings and cut expenses. But after almost 4 months of it, I am down to the wire. It has come to an emergency need of funds.

I am actively searching for new employment and doing everything I can to get back on my feet, but the financial strain has become overwhelming. I have applied to 30 something jobs and attended job fairs. I have gotten one interview during this process, which went very well, but unfortunately they went another way. I stay vigilant and search job listing daily.

Everyone knows it is a very rough job market. I am also not the most well versed in the current methods of searching for work. I am doing what I can, but I do need to educate myself on getting through the haze of online applications and actually procuring work. I am not letting this deter me, but I do need to buckle down, focus, and modernize my strategy as best I can.

This is not my first time dealing with this struggle. In 2008 into 2009 I went through a long period of unemployment. It got pretty dire. It was occasionally relieved by temp work, but was pretty relentless until 2011 when I finally found my current job. It basically saved my life and got me back on track. I am determined to not have a setback so sever this time.

The funds raised through this campaign will help me cover essential costs like rent, utilities, groceries, and back bills, as well as storage space fees. These are all things I need to maintain stability while I focus on finding work and rebuilding my life. Your support will help relieve some of the stress and allow me to concentrate on moving forward.

I am deeply grateful for any help you can offer. Thank you so much for your compassion and for considering a donation. Your kindness and support mean the world to me during this difficult time, and I truly appreciate every contribution, no matter the size.