A state of Crisis mode is declared!

Once again my employer has (for more than a month now)in my opinion failed to pay me in full for the work I have done. I think this is the 4th (fortnightly pay) time this has happened in the last 5 months, and the 3rd time in a row my pay has been $100-$200 short of what it should be.

Unfortunately it seems I have joined Kevins (like Brucey McAv and his description of AFL action as "clever" (or "special")(count how many times he says that in his commentary, I think the people who made "twelfth man" could do him (Edit; looks like they have its called "Bruce 2000"...but it is based around Sydney Olympics rather than AFL...)...and Kevin quite well...)infamous "working families" bracket, because "when it comes to" ("and on the question of") "core values" my employer doesnt seem to have many. This includes no paid holidays for more than 18 months and a pay that has dropped from $500-$600 a week to about $400 a week. Of course our rent, petrol, food expenses, and of course baby expenses have all increased this year. Is it any wonder I am worn out physically,mentally, and emotionally from continual slogging my body walking around streets 6-11 hours a day 5-6 days a week for 19 months...and still struggling to make ends meet. Yesterday I once again compounded the problem by spending the last few cents my parents had given me trying to juggle my work with consecutive days interviews in the Perth CBD, trying to snare an elusive better permanent position. Of course I was told that they did not think I was confident enough in my ability to progress to the stage 3 interview. Oh well at least this ime I was able to speak to the actual employer direct than get rejected by a recruitment company.
Plus they were very amiable to deal with, changed their interview time for me, and were very frank, and welcoming. I respect the high standard of their interview and wish them well. It still is frustrating and hurtful to miss out again, something that has happened more than a dozen times for me this year.

Unfortunatly due to my poor referees status, related to my poor work history, my vicious circle is a hard one to break at the moment. I need a few miracles fast.

Until then its a case of;
-all expenditure is subject to severe review of the "need to be spended or not" basis.
-all thoughts of running holidays are suspended iuntil further notice.
-all races are suspended until further notice.
-training is a very low priority.
-praying is a very high priority.

I can keep trying but its getting harder and harder to keep going, and I just don't know how to arrest this downward slump/spiral in a lasting manner just now...its starting to become a major ongoing concern.

I have been through similiar times in the past several times, and thanks to God I came through, and hope myself and my wife and almost 9 month old son can do so soon.

My weight has dropped to 76kg, so I suppose that is a positive. Less weight = faster times???

Double-edged sword this weekend, public holiday Friday (Anzac day), means a chance to recover from work, maybe train a bit, get a few things done around the house,figure out how we can juggle the bills like Houdini this fortnight, do some more job hunting, ask my parents for more crisis money, and then try and make up for the money lost by not working on Friday next week, plus juggle useless job interviews again, so by this time next week unless I get some serious good news I suspect I will be officially depressed again.

My name is Jonathon and I have a problem with work/family/bills/pathetic job conditions balance. In my ongoing battle to avoid bankruptcy, "until debt do us part" and associated nasty pasties, my wonderful parents and the Creator Triune are the main things that keep me going, along with my wonderfully easygoing wife, and adorable (and very energetic) little son. This is my story. Thankfully its also part of HIS STORY. (Gods), and like Job (at least I don't have 8 children for starters!) I will try to keep trusting him, and fighting on...

thus ends the written therapy session. *LOL* :-) Or does it...
reminds me of a funny sign I saw on a door while meter reading yesterday, it said;
"if thou doest beeth selling religion or other products and services, doeth not enter here", thats slightly different to the common "its the cats/dogs/kids house, we just pay the mortgage", "my house was clean yesterday", its almost as unusual as (or perhaps more so) "improve your image be seen with cats"...

Watching david letterman on TV last night before a bit of the Indian 20/20 cricket league came on to see andrew symonds get smashed for 35 runs in one over, and the usual collection of 6's then out at the end of the 2nd over. Although there are exceptions...Liked lettermans "obama vs osama" thing...interview with actress helen hunt was interesting too, she is the star of the movie "Twister"(watch out for the annoying popup spam/spyware that comes with that link) which is one of my alltime favourites...Reminds me of Tourniquet instruMETAL song Viento Borrascoso (Spanish for Devastating Wind) from the Psycho Surgery album. See HERE for audio clip.

Please feel free to email all "financial donations" and "potential job opportunity option ideas" to jontheroadrunner@rocketmail.com, as Jon the "roadrunner" attempts to outrun the "wile e. coyote" of creditors for another few weeks...