Hey guys. My roommate and I need as many positive vibes/prayers/whatever you've got as we can possibly get. We're really hitting hard times.
A few months ago I moved out to California (my roommate already lived out here). Long story short, it ended up taking me a lot longer than anticipated to get a job, and now I'm stuck with 2 jobs that I hate that don't pay enough, trying to catch up on bills while making sure the current bills are still paid. Most of the time we hardly have any food in our fridge or gas in the car. I'm still looking for a better job, which has been harder than I'd ever imagined. On top of all of this, I've been horribly home sick.
So then it just got worse last night. My roommate is the manager of a store out here, and someone stole 2 deposits from their store, and they're accusing her of doing it. Obviously she didn't take them, but either way she is losing her job. She was planning to join the military at the beginning of next year, and if they try to prosecute her for this thing she didn't do, she may not be able to get in.
Life is just a mess right now, and we could use every support we can get. I've not been on the forums here in forever, but I know how supportive the family here is, and I'm pretty much begging you guys to just send out some positive energy for us to get out of this funk. We would both really appreciate it.
Posts: 45 | Location: VA | Registered: April 05, 2006
Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it. I know it will work out. That's just how the universe works, but it's just a matter of being patient until it actually does work out.
Posts: 45 | Location: VA | Registered: April 05, 2006
Hang tough...things will work out. You know the Smack Family is always here. Alot of good peeps here w/ a heck of alot of experience....all across the board.
Deborah
Posts: 2240 | Location: Fort Myers, Florida | Registered: April 05, 2006
Again, Thank you! It really does inspire me that you guys care....even if it just means you're hoping things will work out for me and my roommate. We're really both looking at things more rationally tonight (with the help of a few bottles of wine), and we know that we just have to make it through these hard times. There's no more news on what's going on with where the money is or went or anything like that, but we're hoping to hear something by Monday.
I really do appreciate my Smack family here. (And excuse me if the wine is doing all the talking for me tonight) When all this stuff happened, and I knew we needed some emotional support, the first place I thought to go was here. It means a lot. Thank you guys so much, and I will keep you posted! I love you guys!
Posts: 45 | Location: VA | Registered: April 05, 2006
Well, here's the update...What little update there is. They gave my roommate until today to "make the money appear," which obviously she can't do. We're about to call some lawyers to see if anyone will help her out pro bono. She needs to talk to them about the accusation against her, plus she's looking at going back at the people who questioned her with charges. They held her in a room for 2 hours against her will, and threatened her and all sorts of stuff. They weren't even cops or anything like that. They were from the company.
So today is going to be the hard day. Luckily I'm off work, so I can help her get things sorted out. So keep sending the positivity our way....My roommate really needs it. Thank you guys, again!!
Posts: 45 | Location: VA | Registered: April 05, 2006
I am really sorry to hear about what your friend has to go through. Good luck with finding a lawyer if her employer continues to harass her. I was told that a good place to start is your state bar association. They have referral programs and many have a hot line too. Google for it.
This link has some info on getting free legal help:
