What Would You Do?

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  1. Jason Hill profile image60
    Jason Hillposted 13 years ago

    I'm having a hard time today. I know others have far worse things going on in life, but in the heat of the moment its hard to see past myself.

    I work as a drug and alcohol counselor. Recently I recieved my licensure which in my contract I was then supposed to recieve a $1 increase in pay. That was back in January. I was told last week that everything went through and I would recieve a retro check this week. Today, they told me it would not happen till mid-April. In the mean time, my bills are piling up and I'm getting discouraged and pretty stressed out, I got kids to worry about. If it was just me I wouldn't care.

    So, I began writing on Hubpages in hopes of trying to supplement my income, though its difficult to find the time to write. I don't know what to do, guess I'm just looking for words of encouragement.

  2. Disturbia profile image60
    Disturbiaposted 13 years ago

    Seriously, I'd quit wasting my time writing hubs and use that time to work a real second job that paid some real money.

  3. camlo profile image83
    camloposted 13 years ago

    I agree with Disturbia.
    You can't possibly earn a substantial amount in such a short time on HubPages, and sometimes not even after a long time.
    Better would be to take on a part-time job until the bills are paid. You can go back to Hubbing when that's done.

  4. profile image0
    Home Girlposted 13 years ago

    Being a writer was never a reliable profession, unless you hit big and become famous. Untill then I second Camlo and Disturbia. You need a stable job.

  5. Jason Hill profile image60
    Jason Hillposted 13 years ago

    Before the economy went south, I had two part-time jobs as well as my full-time job. Thats the problem, I cant find a second part-time job.

    I'm already feeling better, just needed to vent. I know i'll get through this, I've been trhough worse. Thanks for all of you letting me whine!

 
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