tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post1121039986408533389..comments2023-09-30T09:47:45.185-06:00Comments on The Land of Melting Shadows: A Touch of HumanityJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918915129013117664noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-17538689722587435792011-08-03T07:40:40.550-06:002011-08-03T07:40:40.550-06:00A very thoughtful post! Here in Canada, employers ...A very thoughtful post! Here in Canada, employers could never advertise that unemployed people cannot apply for a job -- that would break our anti-discrimination laws. And no single Mom with 3 kids but no income would be left unsupported. I hope some day that the U.S. gets its priorities straight and uses its immense wealth for the public good, not simply private gain.<br /><br />And yay for Hubby's new job!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-59337877840493513682011-08-03T01:40:03.735-06:002011-08-03T01:40:03.735-06:00I am so proud of Ed, in only a few weeks he has ma...I am so proud of Ed, in only a few weeks he has managed to do sooo much here. He has gotten a job, a home, a bank account and a license..not to mention he has helped fix our dryer, my tiki bar, Jeremy's car and oiled our back screen door, etc,. "Lazy slouch" my a$$, he has done more work than I have seen most "employed" people do in the last few weeks! I am so happy that you both will be nearby soon:) We love you!!Tracy Tisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09257313075365278857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-84772879623225618842011-07-31T08:00:57.230-06:002011-07-31T08:00:57.230-06:00I'm just now catching up, Jeanne, from when we...I'm just now catching up, Jeanne, from when we were away. .it is times like this, that I wish that we lived closer. Like so many others, I feel closer to the friends that I have made, long distance, than I do to my own neighbors, most of which don't even know my name, even though I've told them many, many times.<br /><br />It seems that the unemployed are now the social stigma that people who are dealing with cancer and other serious diseases have known for years. Once their friends and acquaintances find out, they disappear into the woodwork.<br /><br />You already said it so perfectly. .to just reach out and say "Hi" can brighten both of your days. .sharing a batch of cookies, or offering to mow a lawn, or just spend a few minutes, talking, can mean the world!Suziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050428036946794512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-17011644042483738682011-07-28T16:45:07.307-06:002011-07-28T16:45:07.307-06:00I heard about this on the news recently. It's ...I heard about this on the news recently. It's unbelievable that employers wouldn't accept applications from people who need the work! That makes absolutely no sense to me and I also cannot believe this is legal to do. <br /><br />It is good to remember that there are positive people out there in the world. I know that is easy to forget sometimes, but I really do believe there are more good people than there are bad. I'm sending positive thoughts your way!Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-29208833316942215462011-07-28T10:45:53.399-06:002011-07-28T10:45:53.399-06:00I think people get so fearful when it comes to mon...I think people get so fearful when it comes to money and the fear of losing it instead of reaching out, showing love and compassion which makes people "richer." Good for you to stand up for others! And what a balm to the soul the response you received that demonstrated that underneath all the fear people remember what's truly important...other people and our common struggles.Wendy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03336757194549879931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-46328183167680635082011-07-28T09:40:16.508-06:002011-07-28T09:40:16.508-06:00Jeanne, I read your post and it reminded me of the...Jeanne, I read your post and it reminded me of the many things that bother me about how our assistance programs work here in the states and how kind the human spirit can be. But I am really troubled by employers refusing interviews/jobs to people just because they've been out of work. I had no idea that was happening. That doesn't even begin to make sense to me. In this economy, there are lots of people who haven't been able to work and not for lack of want...so that's all the more reason to consider them first if they are qualified and need the job. How are things supposed to get better if employers go by those kind of rules? <br /><br />I know there are people here who are perfectly able to work and refuse to because they get more in government assistance than they'd make if they worked. They have no desire and no incentive to be contributing citizens. That's just wrong. They abuse the system which in turn takes assistance away from those who really need it. Then there are those who want and need to work, but can't find jobs and fall through the cracks of qualifying for the assistance. It's such a mess, and is in need of some major reform. :o(<br /><br />Anyone's circumstances can change in the blink of an eye. So it's always important to not only be grateful for all we have, but to extend compassion to those who are struggling. Not everyone is in a position to financially help others, but that doesn't prevent them from being a source of love and encouragement for them through their hardships. That's an offering that everyone can afford to extend to their fellow man. <br /><br />Sending you a big hug today! xo<br />~ WThe Artful Gypsy aka Wendy the Very Good Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019178141482378287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-71191555810003545182011-07-28T08:38:36.859-06:002011-07-28T08:38:36.859-06:00Annette ~ Thank you! ♥
Danni~ It doe seem that t...Annette ~ Thank you! ♥<br /><br />Danni~ It doe seem that the 'good people' are fewer and farther between these days. And many employers see those that have been unemployed for a great length of time as <i>'lazy slouches who don't want to hold down a job'.</i> It doesn't matter the circumstances.<br /><br />Kallan, Thank you! ♥ And yes, it is often the little things that can make a HUGE difference.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15918915129013117664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-27852133602144201682011-07-28T07:59:27.701-06:002011-07-28T07:59:27.701-06:00Oh Jeanne.. what a poignant post! I am so glad you...Oh Jeanne.. what a poignant post! I am so glad your hubby found employment and you can be near your children. I'm so sorry you both experienced this. Most of all, I'm so happy that this woman was able to make a difference with a simple message. That's exactly what we all should be doing. It's the little things that make the big difference. HUGS!Alexis Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145923777596112574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-23050946248343731782011-07-28T07:34:37.859-06:002011-07-28T07:34:37.859-06:00Thank you for the reminder that there really still...Thank you for the reminder that there really still are good people out there. Sometimes, in this day and age of selfishness and prejudices, it's hard to remember that. <br /><br />Unemployed need not apply? Really? That's the craziest thing I've ever heard.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07686692876719223611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-9901463726103655542011-07-28T07:21:12.946-06:002011-07-28T07:21:12.946-06:00Your story touched my heart and brought a tear to ...Your story touched my heart and brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for the reminder! *hugs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-62812217592343834962011-07-28T05:58:16.693-06:002011-07-28T05:58:16.693-06:00Debbie ~ You are so right, people are afraid they ...Debbie ~ You are so right, people are afraid they will have to help others out. Such a shame when our society has sunk to those depths. The sad thing is though, the woman who reached out doesn't even live here (yet). That says a lot about this 'deeply religious' community.<br /><br />LuLu ~ Thank you so much for the well wishes. ♥Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15918915129013117664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-10514805005098115552011-07-28T05:31:09.763-06:002011-07-28T05:31:09.763-06:00That really chaps my hide. I could use some color...That really chaps my hide. I could use some colorful language but I will keep my potty mouth in check!<br /><br />I wish people that said they "weren't accepting applications from the unemployed" could walk in your shoes for a day. It truly infuriates me. <br /><br />Thank heavens for the people like the lady that reached out to you. What a wonderful soul. <br /><br />I hope your day is filled with love.<br /><br />LuLu~*xoxoLuLu Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628316187294863988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467888874873928043.post-6960066840391416512011-07-28T03:25:57.374-06:002011-07-28T03:25:57.374-06:00I'm glad that you found one soul in your commu...I'm glad that you found one soul in your community that took the time to reach out to you, and act like they actually care about the dilemma that you have been going through. I think that these days, so many people are self-centered, and it's too much a bother to see what they can do for their neighbors. They don't ask if they can help, because they're afraid that the answer might be 'yes'. <br />I haven't looked for work for several years, so I had no idea about the rules that some companies have laid down about not hiring unemployed. That gets my tail in a crook.debbieluttrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03124965714794597178noreply@blogger.com