Month: May 2009

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We All Need a Phone

My friend Julie had her cell phone cut off because she is out of work and can’t pay the monthly bill.

Now when she applies for new jobs she has no way for the employer to get in touch with her for an interview. This is not only inconvenient, but it makes her look bad to prospective employers. I told her it was OK to give out my phone number for them to call.

I hope that helps her find a job soon. All her other bills are coming due, including the rent. I can’t help her with those but at least I can let her borrow my phone if she needs it.

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Another Job Lost

One of my neighbors just lost her job and is desperate for a paycheck.

She filed for unemployment and has applied for all kinds of jobs, from fast food to grocery clerk to receptionist. I don’t know why she can’t find a job other than the economy is bad and there must be lots of competition for entry level and part time jobs.

Julie is young, energetic and smart. Employers are missing out on a good worker if they don’t give her a chance to interview and work for them.

I don’t know how Julie will be able to pay her rent and take care of her little boy if she doesn’t start earning a paycheck again soon. She has no money saved up and no family to help her out. This is a serious problem for her family and I’m worried for her sake and that of her little boy.