So sorry Wings....((hugs)) ..But, I seem to remember, you live with you're folks, right?..So, thats a cushion for you...thank goodness..Another poster, recommended something in the medical field...Very right..just about any profession in the medical field, is a good way to go..What do you have to lose..You can get grants, and such, and you have time to devote to studies. I think, it would be a smart move..JMO...Good Luck..

[I'm still at my job now I believe because I'm doing my own work-plus the services the company has let go
which include the cleaning people


Not sure if my home is being forclosed on yet...

this economy is a nail biter for sure.

Hang tight-we're all in the same boat


If you own a home and it is a FHA morgage you need to contact them immediately. They have free counselors that can rework your morgage to keep it from collasping.

If you are sure you are not going to hang on to it is essential not to wait for eviction to turn the house over. With so many houses going up some lenders will take over the house and sign a lease to rent it to you for a set period. The important thing is to avoid and eviction on your rental record because it makes it nearly impossible to rent again.

The essential thing is to add income to your budget. If you have to double up and get a room mate. Rent out a garage for storage. Convert a dining area to another bedroom. Start cooking at home or provideing daycare. Even provideing daycare at night. Babysitting seniors starts about $10/hour and is still cheaper than nurseing services. Reduce utilities by applying for discounted rates.

I am sorry to hear of Your loss's. There are some very good jobs out there. The Medical field is booming with jobs. If You wish to become an STNA, it will take You 4 weeks for the class's, and then You can proceede with Your search. You must be good with people, have patience, and compassion in order to survive in this line of work. My niece is 19 and is going for her STNA certification. Most Nursing homes will provide the training for You at no cost to You.You will be CPR certified as well, which opens up windows of opportunity for You in the field. Check with local hospitals as well, to see if they will do on the job training with You.

~Keep Your head high and do not give up... If You wish for any more information, feel free to contact me..

Actually the one's that Cutiepie posted, were on an ABC news broadcast and are not scams. I checked them out while I was looking for work last year. It's a grueling process, you have to fill out an application, have interviews, go through training, and if you pass all of that, that's when you are hired.

But I do know about the scam ones you are talking about. Those are so much different then these sites.

not to sound like a tard but what is a STNA?