Reply #9: You have NO IDEA what has put me in the situation that I am in now....

[Yooperman]

I didn't offer any advice to anyone other than the original post with so called experts opinions on the current economy and where it is headed. Nowhere did I offer to anyone any advice on how to deal with it. Your comment was rude and thoughtless. You sound just like the republicans that say if you are in any financial situation that is not sound... it's all your fault.

All I can say is NAFTA and deregulation. 5 of 6 companies I have worked for since 97 have closed or moved to other countries. Some had been in business for 50 years or more... The last one is hanging on by a thread and another downturn will most likely close them also. It is kind of difficult to set oneself up for retirement without have some continuation in employment.

I contemplated sharing with you the entire story of why I happen to be in the bind I am in now however, it really doesn't matter with people like you. Just know that every decision a person makes has the potential to affect him or her years down the road.

Good luck with you and your family... for if things go like those "experts" say... you may be joining me... something I hope doesn't happen to you.

Peace

YM