KevinTheBird Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hello, first off let me introduce myself, my name is Kevin I was looking up on Google stories related to my problem when I found this site, so I figured I'd ask you people for some advice on how to deal with this. I'm 21 years old, I work at a full time job at a national retail chain. Recently my car ran into a bit of trouble and needs 1600$ in repairs. Granted I don't make that much money but I can pay a good majority of it over the next month or so. My parents have been yelling at me saying that I need to get a second job and that they've been telling me this for months. The problem is, no one is hiring. I've applied to dozens upon dozens of places and I've never been called in for an interview. The Economy right now is in shambles, everyone knows that but when I say that nobody is hiring they yell at me saying I'm making up excuses for not getting a second job yet. I honestly don't know what to do anymore it's driving me crazy and making me hate coming home everyday Please help! -Kevin Link to post Share on other sites
Boundary Problem Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'm 21 years old, I work at a full time job at a national retail chain. Recently my car ran into a bit of trouble and needs 1600$ in repairs. Granted I don't make that much money but I can pay a good majority of it over the next month or so. My parents have been yelling at me making me hate coming home everyday -Kevin If you are living at home - where is all your income going? It makes no sense that you don't have the money to pay this bill if you are having living expenses paid courtesy of mom and dad. Did you get a second opinion with the $1600 estimate? What is the book value of the vehicle? Link to post Share on other sites
Ronni_W Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hi Kevin. Are your parents aware that you ARE submitting resumes? And, what is their real beef, anyway? Are you mismanaging your money, in general? If you look at it from perspective of them wanting/trying to teach you money management skills, then ask them to please be a bit more clear as to what they want you to learn. Spend an hour or two with them, and allow them to help you develop a budget. Be open to their suggestions; agree to try it "their way" for a month and say that you'll then sit down with them again, and hash out what is and is not working for you. Keep in mind that this is for YOUR benefit. It's an important life skill to have, and you may as well get into good habits about it now than later. As well, get a second opinion on your resume -- at a job fair, or employment services organization, or someplace. And keep your parents in the loop about that. Let them know that you're doing ALL you can to maximize your earning potential in this horrid economy. They're concerned because they care. You can help them to support you better by partnering with them to alleviate their valid concerns for you, and helping them see that you are growing into responsible young man in all areas of your life. Yes? Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts