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If the government shutdown affects your job…
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the government shutdown you are not alone. An estimated 800,000 federal workers are also affected by the shutdown, but we are here to help! Not sure what the government shutdown is? You can read more about it here and here.
If you are not impacted directly by the government shutdown, please feel free to leave some words of advice or encouragement for those who are.
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For those facing difficult times, check out some helpful resources to help you move in a positive direction.
Loan payments
If you are struggling to make a payment on your loan you might be eligible for a payment deferral. The loan deferment program allows customers to postpone making a payment on their loan for one month, and there will be no interest charged to the customer during the deferral. You could also consider exploring short-term, low-interest direct deposit loans. Some institutions are offering “furlough” loans for clients who have their paychecks deposited directly into a checking or savings account. Be sure to contact your bank or credit union directly to inquire how they can help! Check out which institutions (such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo) are offering further financial assistance here.
Unemployment benefits eligibility
If you are an essential worker and still showing up to a job you are not considered eligible for unemployment benefits, however, furloughed workers likely will qualify. Furloughs are when work has temporarily ceased, but the employee keeps their job without pay and anticipates that they will return to work soon. Make sure to apply or seek out more info on your state’s unemployment benefits website as it varies from state to state.
Re-visit that budget
As you hang in there it’s important to examine how much you have in your savings and pay close attention to how much you typically spend every month. Divide your spending into necessary expenses like housing, student loans, mortgage, and car payments, insurance, groceries and unnecessary ones such as going out for dinner, clothing, travel. Cut back on the unnecessary and spend only when you have to! Read more ways on how to manage your finances in this article by the US Coastguard If you are struggling to make a rent or mortgage payment make sure to speak to your landlord or lender ASAP. Don’t wait until you’re behind on payments! They will likely be empathetic and understand what is going on.
Start working again
While you wait to return to work consider taking a gig job. A gig (aka “side-hustle”) is something that provides the money you need to survive NOW. In most cases, you are able to make your own hours and be your own boss! Here are some GREAT gigs to consider.
• Instacart (shop and deliver groceries)
Great for people who like structure, organization, and those little details. You can also make tips!
• Rover (get paid to play with dogs)
Perfect for those who love animals! Not a dog person? No worries, you can also pick and choose which types of pets you would like to work with. Learn how to make the most money with your Rover experience here in this article.
• Doordash (food delivery) Bring home the bacon for yourself and for others in this role where you can make over $10 an hour delivering food from local restaurants.
• Lyft (driver)
Love to drive? You can get paid for it! New drivers have options to earn some really great cash bonuses. Set your own hours and drive when YOU want to! No car? No problem you can also rent one from Lyft's rental program. Find out more info here
• Amazon Flex (package delivery)
Set your own hours and use your own vehicle to deliver packages for Amazon. You can make upwards of $18-25 per hour!
We are thinking of you and hoping this ends very soon.
Are you impacted by the shutdown or have tips to share for those who are?
Please comment!
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the government shutdown you are not alone. An estimated 800,000 federal workers are also affected by the shutdown, but we are here to help! Not sure what the government shutdown is? You can read more about it here and here.
If you are not impacted directly by the government shutdown, please feel free to leave some words of advice or encouragement for those who are.
Comment on this post to support
…It goes to show there is a lot to be said to be selfish. Families suffered not getting a pay check to provide for families. I felt for the families. Because some of us still have to live paycheck to paycheck.
It goes to show there is a lot to be said to be selfish. Families suffered not getting a pay check to provide for families. I…
Apply for FEMA assistance
You may be eligible to receive: rental payments for temporary housing, unemployment payments, loans to cover residential losses not covered by insurance, and grants for home repairs and replacement of personal property, as well as other disaster-related needs. Applicants may apply for help from FEMA by registering here OR by calling (800) 621-FEMA (3362).
FEMA IS FOR NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF,AND ALSO GOVERNMENT RAN. WE WILL FIND WHAT POSITIONS ARW WORTHLESS AND CAN DO WITHOUT DURING THIS SHUTDOWN.
FEMA IS FOR NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF,AND ALSO GOVERNMENT RAN. WE WILL FIND WHAT POSITIONS ARW WORTHLESS AND CAN DO WITHOUT DURING…
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Resources
Please post resources as responses to this post.
The Project Management wiki is at http://project-management.wikia.com/wiki/Project_Management_Wiki . It has over 250 articles about project management. Most of them are from the PMI/PMBOK perspective. You can use it and edit it with or without creating an ID and logging on. But you will see fewer ads, if you're logged on. The site has links to templates and other sites with PM advice. Your contributions would be welcome!
The Project Management wiki is at http://project-management.wikia.com/wiki/Project_Management_Wiki . It has over 250 articles…
This wiki now has almost 500 articles. Most of them are short, and you can use the links in them to follow the flows through the PMI processes. There are also links to additional articles and to practice exams.
Please feel free to add your content.
And per Ludmilla's question, I'd like to add information about local PM groups and study groups. Ludmilla, I joined a project manager's group that meets near me. It wasn't a study group, but the conversations were useful, and they had advice for studying. So, if you can't find a study group, that might be an option?
This wiki now has almost 500 articles. Most of them are short, and you can use the links in them to follow the flows through the…
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New to being fired for over 41 years
I wAs unjustly fired after filing AFMLA paperwork. I know now that my bosss was a crook. Should I reveal that to the attorney?

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My older brother is been living with me for almost 4 months now. He lost his job back in January and his been living with me since then. I pay bills, food, and everything else while he sits at home and does nothing. How can I tell him nicely that its time for him to get out of the house and find a job because soon enough my girlfriend is coming to live in with me?

I think you should be direct with your brother and tell him he needs to look for a new job, and that your girlfriend is going to live with you. Be direct and be firm about him moving out.
I think you should be direct with your brother and tell him he needs to look for a new job, and that your girlfriend is going to…
I need answers
Does anyone know how you can file a grievance against a job for making false write ups
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