HELP! Husband is on unemployment benefits but we have a PRE-PAID trip next week

[TRC2k11]

Originally Posted by Soothesayer9

If I can do it than anyone can.

You've been trolled like the rest of us by the OP.

[seain dublin]

Originally Posted by Naturally Curious

$359 is a lifeline towards continuing to pay our rent and not being homeless. So no we don't have the money, credit or savings to survive without the money we would get on unemployment.

Going on a cruise in Europe is not an indication we are rich. My husband and i saved money for three years, a little every paycheck, to afford to go on this trip. Again, the money for that trip was already paid and it is too late for a refund.

I notice you didn't answer any of my questions about the timeline.

Also most people buy cruise insurance, and certainly those who need 3 yrs to save for one. It doesn't cost much and in the event you can't make your cruise you get your money back.

I call BS, and I see others agree.

[seain dublin]

Originally Posted by Ariadne22

Indeed. First post on this board speaks for itself. We have a political astroturfer, here.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/23964596-post1.html

or this:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/23971385-post1.html

So far subjects have been:

• Immigrants taking jobs
• College education not necessary
• How can I scam the unemployment system

Can we guess what the next subject will be?

Yep, Weekend Traveler.

[Desertdarlene]

Wow, interesting! Well caught!

But, seriously, I can't believe how many people mentioned breaking the law in this thread.

Just in case anyone is reading and is really curious about an answer, if you know you're going on a trip right after you're laid off, don't file for unemployment until you get back from your trip. It will save you a lot of hassle in the long run. And, if you are spending that much money that took you years to save up for, then buy trip insurance.