By skyforbes I am a single woman, who very recently started making 450 a week. I live with another woman, who is on disability (permanently). We are both nearly 40. On paper I own our trailer. I have no savings, was barely making it and now still catching up on serious bills. 1100 total credit cards, 400 back rent, and the home is in desperate desperate need of essential repairs.
My worry is pretty much the new paychecks. 19hr vs prior 12.01
I know the government doesn't care if I'm in debt.
Another issue is, not only do I need about 7 daily meds, I have chronic illnesses (hashimoto's & fibro). My meds, as well as up coming multiple appointments to assess and treat the pain, fatique, and higher possibility of getting severe illnesses (had rsv last year, almost didn't make it) This all makes 40hrs impossible next to impossible, as well as general quality of life. The treatments I'm on now at least make some hours bearable.
I'm also terrified that the new fricken bill will hurt my roommate in some way. When we were a lot younger, we moved in together and she almost lost 70% of her benefits overall.
Are we gonna be ok? I won't be able to afford what I need to have what little I have. If I had to pay more out of pocket for visits and meds, I just wouldn't be able to. And there goes everything.
Not to bring the drama, but if anyone knows how it's gonna work in VT, please let me know. Good or bad. Thank you.