Hello there! I'm new to this but I'll see if I can do this right the first time.
I'm 48 years old and have worked in the computer business for more than 25 years. That's about as long as you CAN work with desktop computers because I was involved from the beginning of the PC "revolution!"
I lost my job last year when my boss was caught stealing from the government agency we worked for. I guess he thought if he got rid of the computer person (me) he might be able to get away with it and things would settle down for him. Well, they didn't. I was highly involved in the investigation and he eventually went to jail for a couple of months, will serve 4-5 years probation as well as house arrest. restitution, etc. Meanwhile - I'm still out of work. I do have a Whistleblower suit pending, and think a nice settlement will eventually be made, but that could take another year or two. But at least I should be able to help others then. :)
I was able to hang in there quite well for a while, but had to give up my COBRA insurance in November of 2006. In December I found breast cancer. I have some other serious health issues that add to the mix, but I just recently found a doctor to help with that, thank goodness. So all in all, I'm doing pretty well - but I do get quite sick and extremely tired from the chemo. I'm halfway through that now and then will have more surgery. I've had two major surgeries so far but they haven't been completely successful. And of course I haven't been able to work and even if I could physically it certainly wouldn't be fair to a prospective employer what with not knowing when I'll be 100% again - though I'm SURE I will be - I'm beating this thing! Meanwhile, I've been looking for part time flexible hours but haven't found that yet, either.
So I could use some help. I've had a little help from family and friends, am getting about $425 in Social Security each month for my two boys (their father retired). But now my savings are gone and the credit card bills are piling up. I'm concerned I won't find work before my mortgage goes into default. I just got denied Social Security Disability (amazing, huh?).
If anyone could help with basic living expenses, even gift cards to help with basic household stuff like toilet paper, toothpaste, cat food :), shampoo, etc., it would be so appreciated. Of course, if I could get a mortgage payment ($604) or an electric bill ($220) taken care of that would give me another month's breathing room.
I am prepared to help oithers with any computer services they might need. I have all the MS Office software, can program and fix databases, write great resumes, can troubleshoot and advise on any computer problems, I can evaluate configurations if you need help deciding if a used computer is a good buy, can give basic written intructions on routine computer maintenance - basically I can do anything you need with a computer!
I hope someone can help a little and hope I can help someone else! Let me know! Thanks and may God bless you.
Sheree in Florida
