Reply #66: You know some of us had our incomes in the auto industry....

[firedupdem]

they didn't just start getting rid of people. My job was lost 3 yrs ago and I took one paying less than half of what I made. My husband's was gone about 24 months ago and he busted his ass at 2 jobs to keep our modest home and our kids fed. We still ended up losing our home and I hate being told I didn't do what I was supposed to. Be happy you have employment. Some of us couldn't find employment that paid enough to keep us in our modest home and keep our children fed. I'm not getting anything either since I have nothing and had to move to another state to start over. I didn't live beyond my means or not pay my bills. The circumstances aren't the same for everybody. I sometimes forget I'm on a democratic board. I'm not a bum, nor did I not do the right thing. And for the smart asses who think it's fun and "getting ahead" to lose your home, think again. It really isn't getting ahead as my life as well as my children's has been turned upside down. Trust me we're not "getting ahead" with wrecked credit etc. It's funny nobody worried about what they were getting in the wall street bailout, but as soon as there is help for homeowners everybody is pissed. I already lost mine but if this money helps somebody else not lose it all, it's a great thing.