by MichaelAllen » Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:35 pm
Richard,
I feel for you brother. I really do. I have a real soft spot for those who struggle in these times and especially the downright poor among our race (as long as they aren't living overtly sinful lives).
When the oil prices fell nearly a year ago I was laid off and my company along with many others went out of business, but I'm glad to see folks not getting raped at the pump (as bad). It's been a real struggle this year though I must admit. I don't know what kind of learner you are and how much free time you might have on your hands, but there are always things you could do to become more employable in a higher paying sector, like... tech. Here in the US, my understanding is that there are some 100,000+ vacant positions in software engineering, programming, and development. You could consider buying javascript or java for dummies (get the latest editions), then maybe like C#, .NET, or just whatever and learn coding on your own. Try building a portfolio, maybe do some free work for someone to build up your resume, and then apply for entry level jobs.
I believe God is going to break us of this concept of "independence" in America (and perhaps Canada too), which is really individualism. We need one another, and we better start learning what it means to live in close quarters with one another, and someone always on shift pulling "firewatch" (Read: nigger or other thug watch).
I have sworn this, that should I ever come upon the ability to own my own home, I will seek out families among our CI community who struggle to make ends meet and bring them in to my house as equals. My wife calls this vision of ours the "House of Joseph" because it was through Joseph's provisions toward his brothers and their families that all of Israel was spared the disaster of the great famine.