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First some good news: I got an assignment to write three articles for an upcoming family travel website. It won't garner much money, but right now any money is good. I also had an interview for a tutor position; that went pretty well, so hopefully that will work out and give me 5-10 hours/week.
But that's part of the bad news: I don't know how I am possibly going to make enough money to live on our own. I need to be making at least $20/hour, but I can't find anything that pays more than $13. At this rate, I'll be commuting an hour-plus to school and work everyday for months. A bit disappointing to say the least. The cost of housing is astronomical and there are so many expenses above and beyond rent (all those school loans comin' due, too) that it's even more impossible.
It's causing more stress and I can't help but be a bit angry about being here, struggling so hard to find a way to support ourselves, when we were living a wealthy, independent life in Vietnam. I'm fiercely independent and this lost ability to do what is my responsibility is frustrating, disheartening and embarrassing. Life is so hard here and I can't even fully explain how deeply it affects everything about me. I'm trying not to hate my life now. Yet so recently I was the happiest I'd ever been. The 180-degree shift has left my head whirling, my stomach ill and my spirit crying.
There's a small part of me that wishes I'd never known such sheer joy in life, that maybe it wasn't for the best; I certainly wouldn't know what I am missing now.
posted by teresa @ 5:36 PM
3 Comments:
Teresa, I hope you find your joy again. There has to be a way to be in VN and give your kids what they need.
Teresa,
Caring for your children has to be your highest priority. It appears to me that you just need to answer one question:
'Where can I best provide for my children?' I believe that this answer will guide you to the right path.
Van
Hey.. have you thought about interpreting. You don't have to be certified to interpret for the schools. When Lori worked in Vancouver they paid her about $22/hour & you work during the school hours when your kids are at school - you get holidays off when your kids are off & you get summers off too when your kids are off. Eileen interprets for the schools down in Hillsboro they pay her I think $19/hour plus benefits. I talked with Don & he says you sign well enough to interpret for the schools -- & he says the schools are in need of interpreters. Since your wanting to make $20/hour -- it would give you what you need so you could move out & become independent again. Maybe it's not your ideal job, but Don doesn't want to do it forever either -- but it sure pays the bills. Just an idea.
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