I'm not alone in my burdens . .
Leonora Christaldi
I'm not alone in my burdens . .I'm finding it incredibly stressful finding a good hourly pay compensation employment position.. why ? because I know in my gut companies that offer benefits are not looking to spend higher premiums for older applicants.. I'm now 59 years of age and endured one year, one month and 5 days without a job... never in my entire working life have I been out of a source of income for such time. I recently obtained a part-time position only because my sister made it happen at her long-time employment company.. I'm so far down the rabbit hole in debt and poverty that the 14 to 16 hour schedule I've been working is not making a dent or getting me out of the deficit I am smothering in . I also have been unjustifiably denied snap benefits because my case file was grossly negligent in processing .. I was told a number of times that it's got a lot to do with my being the 'wrong' color.. and well .. I cant dispute that at all.. I'm white. and so be it.. I'm suffering care do help me ? care to consider my burden to effectively assist me? It's been 9 months now with no food assistance and I'm lucky if I earn $800 a month in income. tell me .. how would this limited income affect your life ?


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