Hello my name is Bobbi
Please let me start by apologizing for this request, but I find that I am desperate and have no where to turn!
I would like to share my story with you.
Like many other Americans my husband and I have found ourselves in a terrible situation, we thought that we had our life under control. After 18 years of marriage, we decided to have a family, we wanted to make sure we were financially ready to provide for our children. We were blessed with two healthy children they are 5 years old and 2 years old.
Four months before I gave birth to our fist child, my husband's company of over 31 years went bankrupt; he lost his pension and stock investment. A little difficult to take but none the less it was alright, you see I had a great job. I had my Master Degree in Business Administration and I was on the fast track at work. Knowing that my husband would make the better stay at home caregiver to our new born child, we decided that all worked out for the best. I returned back to work six weeks after giving birth and continued to excel. A few years latter we were blessed once again with a second child. Life was great.
We were enjoying our new experiences and loving life's adventure. Then of course it hit.
Downsizing!
I was downsized in July 2008 from my employment after 16 years. Again it was all alright I stayed positive, I knew that I was marketable and would transition into a new position in no time. However ,I did not plan on not being healthy, I was always healthy. I had a mishap which caused me to have to have neck surgery. There was good news, two weeks before my surgery I landed a great job, I was to start the first week of December which would give me enough time for recovery and I looked forward to it.
Now comes the Oh No Part of my story.
A new manager was joining the team; I had not shared the fact that I was having surgery with the VP whom hired me. I felt that it was a non issue, I knew once I had the correction I would be back to my normal health. I met with this new manager one week after my surgery; I appeared to be in top health although I was in recovery. This manager informed me of my start date and training date, I felt this was a good time to let him know not to be alarmed at the fact that I will be wearing a neck brace to a few weeks, I explained that I had surgery and all was well and I looked forward to starting this new position.
Three days after my meeting with this manager I received an email which stated that the company was resending there offer of employment. I lost the position because I was honest!
The saddest part I feel it that we waited so long to have children so that we could provide for them and now our life has been turned up side down.
I soon found myself with so much stress over what to do next that I am lost; I have been trying to keep a smile on my face and not to let my two small children know that there is a problem.
We have used all of our savings; we have applied for state assistance which we can not receive with the exception of health insurance for my children which I am grateful for.
I am now three months behind on my mortgage, I have shut off notices for heat; have been relying on food banks for food. I am beside myself. I just want to work again and pay my bills and get a fresh start. I need help!
I would appreciate any help that would be possible. Please consider helping us save our home and or find a job!!
Many thanks for your time and consideration.
Bobbi
