Anonymous asked:
Hello, Anon. Thank you for asking.
To be perfectly honest, I’ve had a rough few months. In December, I moved 3000 miles back East for a permanent zoo position (at long last!). Sadly, the city that was going to be my new employer completely fucked me over and rescinded the job offer about 12 hours before I was scheduled to begin (and no, I have no legal recourse). It’s been a struggle to recover from that, and though I’ve applied to zoos all over the country, I’ve only had one interview and no offers.
I had finally made arrangements to return to California this month, but I was in a terrible car accident a few weeks ago, which delayed my journey. I’m alright physically (now - I was pretty banged up in the accident and my abs/ribs are still recovering), but it’s been an enormous financial hit, considering I haven’t had any income in months.
The tentative job I had set up in California is no longer viable, thanks to the current pandemic situation - which, of course, is not the fault of my potential employer and I applaud them doing the right thing. However, I’m very concerned about what I am going to do for money, as I am not currently employed, am not eligible for any real aid, and what this is going to mean for my job prospects once this emergency is over.
As for my health, well, I continue to deal with it as best I can. It severely impacts every aspect of my life, including limiting what jobs I am able to do. I haven’t had health insurance for some time, so I can no longer pursue diagnosis and treatment and am currently off all medications. So, that’s fun. Yes, I’m at higher risk than most individuals in my age range, but because my parents are over 65 and my sister is battling cancer, I’m the one who has been selected to brave the epidemic for my family. They have never believed I have an illness anyway, so why not? Haha; fuck. My pain level has been steadily at an 8-9 and I’m pretty much not sleeping at all these days, but what can you do…
Long story short, I’m trapped on the wrong coast with people who are emotionally abusive and no income. I’m trying very hard to stay positive and help others as much as I can. Some days are harder than others.
Thank you again for asking. I try not to be all “Debbie Downer” with my personal sob stories all the time, but it’s very nice to know someone cares.
How about you, Anon? Are you well?
