Another kick in the head!

     Sorry folks for not updating my blog site.  Unfortunately, I got a kick in the head that set me back emotionally, mentally and physically.  Like so many of you, I am a Baby Boomer that always did "the right thing".  I went to school then college, graduated, got a job, married, bought a house and had kids.  I worked both private and government sector in order to create a nice life for myself and my family.  Then 6  years ago I started to get sick.  Since, I never abused my sick leave  I had time saved , which I used to get treated and was out for than a more than a year.  When I returned to work, guess what????

     I applied for and was approved for disability.  After insurance I was left with a small mountain of expenses which I  paid.  I adjusted my life style and attempted to live within my means.  Now, I'm being told that the medication that I have been taking for almost 5 years is causing me new health issues.  I understand that there are risks with all medications and medical procedures.  I am not blaming the doctors or the pharmaceutical companies. I was just hoping to stay off the radar and get my life back on track. Now, as I look into the future, I realize that I am going to create a new series of medical bills.  I keep wondering how much this is going to cost and how will I pay it.

      Just like most Baby Boomers from working class families, I have been working since my teens and paid into the system.  I applied and was approved for disability.  By law, I can work within certain guidelines, so I started my coaching business.  I feel like I am contributing and can adjust my activities to meet my limitations. For the last week,  I having sitting in my house and listening to the fat cat idiots in Washington discuss how hard working Americans like me are deadbeats because we need medical coverage, health care and can't work 40 or 50 hours a week anymore.  They are not even considering the lack of employment opportunities.  It makes me want to vomit!  Somehow, they don't hear or see that Baby Boomers like you and I, had the rug pulled out from under us.  I know so many people that worked, saved and lived within their means until their company closed, someone stole the pension fund or they moved to a 3rd world nation.  Others, like me, developed a health issue and can't return to our previous line of work.   We are not lazy or cheats.  We want to work!.  We are looking for work but can't seem to get pass go!   I thought about those people that go to jail for committing really horrendous crimes.  They get medical, dental, vision at least 3 meals at day as well as free rent.  It sounds like it pays to be immoral.  

     As a career transition coach, I really understand what it is like to wonder what is the best way to get back in the market.  How do I explain that gap in my work history?  When do I tell them about my physical limitations?  I recognize that look when the interviewer realizes I graduated college before they were born.

     I am not asking anyone to feel sorry for me.  I have had a good life and believe that God will bless my efforts. However, I asking my fellow Baby Boomers to get with me and Tweet, write, text, call, email your political representative and let them know that enough is enough!  We can start balancing the budget by cutting their salaries.