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AAAAaaaagggghhhh t1_jecwadh wrote

Not an expert, but no adult should be at $11/hr. It's making you homeless. The two of you who can work need to step it up. Look for places offering a sign-on bonus- of $10K, and get it in writing. Bring a copy to whatever attorneys are helping you. You'll probably need representation. I wouldn't risk my home on skipping that. Is the 3rd adult getting disability? If not, why not? Find out what else can be done- like in-home help, maybe. I'm in a different state, so YMMV, but find out about all of that. You need more than to get through this crisis, alone. Keep asking questions and learning. I know that geographically wages vary, but where I live wages are generally lower than in Texas, and I was getting $11/hr as a teenager 40 years ago. Think that through and figure out how to leverage your skills and talents.

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Ioradin OP t1_jed9z99 wrote

I agree that $11 /hr is untenable, and is a below the average income in TX/DFW. The job was supposed to be a stopgap after a fairly long period of unemployment.

I don't have a degree, and most of my work experience is in customer service, which may be a limiting factor. Although, from what I'm beginning to understand I may have been selling myself short in that regard for awhile.

3rd adult is not receiving disability. We've applied in the past, and have been denied but I absolutely agree that we should try again; especially now that he has access to a social worker. I know on his end it's been a long battle with the state to get coverage for medication and treatment related to AIDS, and that's definitely had us scared to apply for other benefits.

Thank you for the reply, it's helpful to have other people outline some of this stuff. I have to admit I've been panicking a little and should have probably come to some of these conclusions, myself.

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