I hadn't seen or heard from difficult child since she came over for her birthday six weeks ago. A couple times I accidentally pocket dialed her and just got the "wats up" response to which I said nothing just pocket dial. I knew from other sources that she quit her job at the hotel which would have given her benefits and good tips and that she was bartending along with hostessing at another bar.
Yesterday she called at 9am saying that she was at a job interview near us and wanted to know if she could come over to eat something before she had to go back at 11:30. I said of course and she came and made mac and cheese, found a small fan in the basement and a few clothes in her closet that were more appropriate for the job. I asked about her bartending job and she said she quit and decided she doesn't want to bartend anymore. I didn't ask why and I wish I had but I'm not sure I would get the straight answer anyway. I asked if she got approved for food stamps and she said the caseworker never called her and of course she never called the caseworker. She told me her apartment is over 100 degrees and she only has one fan.
So after she changed clothes and ate she left for the interview. It's through a marketing company selling kitchen cabinets through Home Depot. I don't know much about it but I know enough to know she won't like it and won't be successful and will quit soon so it doesn't matter. During the interview she called husband at the office to ask about the tax papers she had to sign. I felt bad that it was so hot in her apartment so I texted her that I would order a couple fans from Home Depot for store pickup and she could pick them up on the way home. She got them and was very grateful. Then she called husband and asked if he could stop by the apartment and give her gas money until she got paid. He did that and I was ok with it, she may spend it on drugs or alcohol but I don't think so. She really needed gas and she looked good and not strung out or hung over. She's living on a shoe string, told husband all she has money for is to pay something on her rent and electric bill and nothing else.
When she got home she got the letter approving her for food stamps for $195 a month. At least it's something to help. She has chosen such a hard life for herself.
I was glad to know she looks good and is at least looking for decent employment. She asked of she could come with us to the family reunion in August and I said yes. That will be a fun 2 1/2 hour ride with her and easy child.
Nancy
Yesterday she called at 9am saying that she was at a job interview near us and wanted to know if she could come over to eat something before she had to go back at 11:30. I said of course and she came and made mac and cheese, found a small fan in the basement and a few clothes in her closet that were more appropriate for the job. I asked about her bartending job and she said she quit and decided she doesn't want to bartend anymore. I didn't ask why and I wish I had but I'm not sure I would get the straight answer anyway. I asked if she got approved for food stamps and she said the caseworker never called her and of course she never called the caseworker. She told me her apartment is over 100 degrees and she only has one fan.
So after she changed clothes and ate she left for the interview. It's through a marketing company selling kitchen cabinets through Home Depot. I don't know much about it but I know enough to know she won't like it and won't be successful and will quit soon so it doesn't matter. During the interview she called husband at the office to ask about the tax papers she had to sign. I felt bad that it was so hot in her apartment so I texted her that I would order a couple fans from Home Depot for store pickup and she could pick them up on the way home. She got them and was very grateful. Then she called husband and asked if he could stop by the apartment and give her gas money until she got paid. He did that and I was ok with it, she may spend it on drugs or alcohol but I don't think so. She really needed gas and she looked good and not strung out or hung over. She's living on a shoe string, told husband all she has money for is to pay something on her rent and electric bill and nothing else.
When she got home she got the letter approving her for food stamps for $195 a month. At least it's something to help. She has chosen such a hard life for herself.
I was glad to know she looks good and is at least looking for decent employment. She asked of she could come with us to the family reunion in August and I said yes. That will be a fun 2 1/2 hour ride with her and easy child.
Nancy
