This might be goodbye.

Estuansis
If you're going into PC repair, then the carpenter apprentice deal wasn't that important. I see you realize the grocery job is a dead end but does better at paying for things in the present. Beware though, PC repair is an overcrowded profession and a lot of people are now doing repairs themselves. Those are all things you gotta work out for yourself.

If possible, I'd suggest moving out as soon as possible. It's better to move out and come back for a visit instead of staying to the point where hate overrides all your relations. The love-hate situation will drive you nuts. Any chance of hanging with the grandparents til you finish school? If you stay at home, do your share, but don't feel you have to carry the load for everyone.

One of those old sayings I remember is "Before judging, walk a mile in the other man's shoes". So, I'll not do any judging, since I've not been in a situation like yours. I did leave home early because of my father's death and the family having problems. After school I raised a family with the help of a wonderful woman (great wife and mother). My kids never knew what it was like to seriously do without. They're both raising their own families and realize what it means to be a parent. They still appreciate mom and dad.

Good luck.

 

i hope thing's work out for you mate if i could do anything for you i would.

 

Ok, so you wanna help? I suggest you setup a paypal account and he can do the same, that way you can wire him money.

 

More like service and parts. A PC Shop if you will.

No I think we'll be okay now. My dad went to Wausau today to talk to the lawyer. He wants my dad to get 5 signatures from his doctors, but he says it would be an easy win with just two.

We're selling the car this weekend to catch up on our house payment and buy some groceries until the court date. That's in 6 weeks. We're asking $18,000 minimum. The house payment will be $10,000. They're giving me $2000. I'm using some of it to go get clothes, socks, boxers and stuff. Then I'll use the rest to do some work on my van.

I'm really not sure we'll even sell the car at the Jefferson Auction. But it's something to look forward to It's a beautiful car with a lot of custom details. Somebody will want it.

 

/WOOT!

That's awesome man. I'd look into maybe investing a little bit of that money in something. Maybe putting a thousand dollars into some shares or something else that will make a quick turn around.

 

ok if Estuansis set's up a paypal account who here would help him out?
this is not charity this is helping out a fellow AD member

 

lmao! It's alright guys. I think we'll make it

Look at the bright side, I get today off But then I have to work tomorrow morning from 6-10am, so I won't be able to go see the car off. It's got sentimental value to all of us

It'll be nice if we get some money. The disability case seems like it's in the bag. The lawyer has assured us now that we will get our money. So that's comforting.

When I start to get some of my own money saved again, I'm going to be selling my 89 Chevy Astro van. I want something a bit newer and more economical. Thinking around the lines of a V6 chevy S10 or Dodge Ram. Maybe a Cavalier or a Ford Focus.

 

Nah, I say you setup that paypal account bro. Then you can send me half the money you get since I came up with the idea. Sound good?

 

lol, you crack me up

I'm not accepting hand-outs. I work for my money

 

Errr, oh well...

 

If legs need broke, I guess Neph's the one for the job.


Estuansis, may God be with you and I'll say a prayer for you.

 

It's the classic case of fuel usage in the US mate. Even though fuel is $10 a gallon here, americans spend as much on it as we do!

 

I'M JUST GONNA BE BLUNT AND SAY IT: SEVENTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!

My dad took the Nova to Jefferson. He wasn't even there an hour and some guy just walked up and handed him $17,000 in cash!!!!!

We are not losing our house. We will not starve. I get to buy some clothes too Thank you for all the support

Things are really looking up for us now. The lawyer has pretty much guaranteed us a win for the disability case. We've got grocery money until then. We've caught up on the house payment. Mom is happy, Dad is happy(and also has sole possession of the money), I'm happy. It's all good DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

No legs broken Neph. Don't jinx it

EDIT: Again, thank you for all the support and prayers!!!!! We are not out of the woods yet, but the end is in sight. Wish us luck for when we go to court!!!!!!!

 

Just tell us the date and we'll be there...

 

That's fantastic news. Hope things carry on this way.

 

Man this is one that YOU have control over. You may not think so, but you do. I know it's costing a fortune if you really do chain smoke! You can quit!! And feel better. I did 7 years ago. Hang in there Estuansis, we're all pulling for you. As LOCO said the real world IS tough!

 

The chain-smoking is one thing that has been improving lately. Down to half a pack a day vs 1 1/2 a couple weeks ago. I think it was the stress

I now have $2000 in hand. I'll go make a deposit on Monday and start clothes shopping online. I want to get some button fly BDUs as I cannot make jeans last more than a few months. I think I've found the ones I want. $19.95 a pair(50% off) makes no difference to me as long as they have a button fly. I need some shirts really badly too. Off to Hot Topic for band shirts

Eh, things are moving along slowly here. Mom and Dad have decided to take it easy today and start making plans. I think that's a good idea. We're going to do some major grocery shopping on Monday or Tuesday and fill our kitchen completely

My sister lent them some $6000 and she's trying to collect on that. Being real pissy about it too. She thinks that they're loaded now... she's got another thing coming. She's 23 and still living at home. Always has a fridge packed full of food. Comes in and eats our food. ALWAYS leaves food sitting out. Yells at us when we eat her food... there are more issues than that. But my dad has made it clear that she can wait until we get our disability settlement. She doesn't need the money(50" HD TV, 800W surround, laptops, ipods, cameras, Xbox 360, Wii, and really expensive shoes, clothes, socks) I actually did need money.

If I had it my way I'd kick her out ;D But eh, she's family so I gotta put up with her

 

What a b***h. I know that's rude for a forum and rude about family, but some people really make me steam. Try not to let it stress you out though, I think your point about the smoking is very true. Keep a level head and you'll feel so much better for it.