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How do I write this in a positive way... it will be a challenge. I've put it off for weeks, but it's time to share my thoughts.

Unemployment: 8-9 

Here are some things regarding our current ocean of unemployment, and life, that I know for certain.

The economy will get better, someday.
A portion of the unemployed will get rehired, someday.
We will all survive this mess, somehow. And by faith, I know this for sure!

Many of the unemployed have been out of work for over two years.
Their jobs have not just changed or relocated, they no longer exist.
The families of these workers are treading water.

Companies will continue to downsize, automate and outsource jobs to save money and increase profits.
Money has always been and always will be, more important than it should be.
This common human trait, of putting money first, can lead to destruction.

We've outgrown, overpaid and advanced ourselves for decades, weakening the strength of our economy from the inside out.

And now, we must continue to adjust.

Sometimes I wonder...

How long will temporary assistance programs be available to help drowning families?
If people can't afford housing, where will they live?
If people can't afford healthcare, how will they live?
And, maybe, the most disturbing thing of all... how can anyone think this doesn't affect them and we're all okay?

Everything that happens, eventually affects all of us. It's like a chain; one job loss just leads to another, and another, and...

So how DO we survive? Thankfully, there are many things we can do, and must do!

There are thousands of ways to save money, and make money.

You just have to work on it and be proactive every day! Don't let this bad economy or anything else ruin your life. Enjoy your friends and family, have mac'n'cheese for dinner at least once a week, and LIVE!!!

These could very well be, the BEST years of your life. :o)

Michelle Jones
http://michellejonesonline.blogspot.com/

Founder of Better Budgeting
http://betterbudgeting.com/