2 weeks off and continue. No money. :(

I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. I got laid off, and my company said when they do open up they might not be able to rehire everyone due to their financial situation. We just have to stay strong! This will pass and things will be better on the other side. We all have to sacrifice a little. I hope that everything works out. 

It's very strange to hear you guys from the US, which is a very strong country,things like layoffs are already happening to you.

I live in Lithuania, a small and economically weak country. No one has yet been fired for coronavirus.

Damn corona will do much damage to the world. It is important to stay strong and not bend your hands. 

I wish everyone strength!!!

@Vadimas, the thing with the US is it is a case of "Son your on yer own" (blazing saddles).

That's is what makes it a "strong" country, folk NEED to learn to stand on their own two feet.

I am UK based, folk here are a mix of stiff upper lip, and cry babies, not sure how we will cope.

so far I am working for 80% of my wage, hoping it gets no worse.

stay safe.

Start selling. I was out of work for 8months a few years back because of an injury. I had to sell most of my airgun equipment(also a boat and other things). I have been able to recoup. You will too.

It sucks, but I’m a construction worker and it is just part of life for me. My work is normally feast or famine, can you draw unemployment? I went without work for 2 months this winter.

Pellet money is on the way!

Coronavirus Relief Package

From ABC News:



Direct payments for most Americans taxpayers

Under the plan, individuals who earn $75,000 or less in adjusted gross income would get direct payments of $1,200 each, with married couples earning up to $150,000 receiving $2,400.

An additional $500 per child will be tacked on to that.

The payment would scale down as income rises, phasing out entirely at $99,000 for singles and $198,000 for couples without children.

Ninety percent of Americans would be eligible to receive full or partial payments, according to estimates by the Tax Policy Center.

It’s unclear how long it will take the Internal Revenue Service to process and calculate each and every payment. The White House has indicated that Americans could be seeing direct payments as soon as April 6.



Expanded unemployment insurance

Lawmakers agreed to a significant expansion of unemployment benefits that would expand unemployment insurance by 13 weeks and include a four-month enhancement of benefits -- an additional $600 per week - on top of what state unemployment programs pay.

In total, unemployed workers are eligible to receive up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits.

The program was expanded to include freelancers, furloughed employees and gig workers, such as Uber drivers.

The prudent thing is to refrain from buying and sell if necessary. The future looks uncertain for all of us. Good luck to all.

That is exactly why we need a savings for emergencies. Tried when I was working to save a little ezch payday so I had a reserve fund for the essentials of life for several month's. 

I am very sorry to hear of your financial woes, but remember this is just a hobby. 

Years ago we were living on top of the world before it all came crashing down. A new baby, lost my job, and my wife contracted cancer all in a span of 4 months. We had used our immediate savings to pay for the baby, (no job= no insurance) then cashed in our IRA to pay for the cancer treatments. (still owed $300,000+) I sold everything I could. Boats, motorcycles, cars, shop machinery, guns, furniture. I never thought I would ever get out of debt and I would die on the job.

Fast forward 29 years and I'm retired and regained all those "toys" I lost before.

This pandemic will affect us all, we just need to remember what is really important in order to survive both physically and financially.

Today I have a fund for my hobbies, but I'm not spending it until our nation gets past this pandemic.



When I was working and wanted (not needed) something, I would save twice the amount and put half of it in the bank. Not only did it give us more financial stability and make the wife happy, but it made me rethink if I really want to work all that overtime for that new gun, fishing kit, etc. 



I wish all good luck through these trying times. It will get darker before the dawn.

It’s a really hard time dealing with the virus crisis. I make metal art and I just received instructions to not send out orders until the end of May. I just sold off most of my guns at a really good price...just in case it is going to last longer than some people think. But isn’t it awesome how you see Americans rallying together and inventing new ways to deal with the virus issues...Mcgivering ventilators to serve two people. We are going to get through this mess.

That's because you are not brainwashed in media-driven fear like the US.

Seldom do you meet a real man anymore in the US

I meet hundreds every week and they all stink of cowardness.

Yes, indeed you can smell it, fear of everything.

That's because you are not brainwashed in media-driven fear like the US.

Seldom do you meet a real man anymore in the US

I meet hundreds every week and they all stink of cowardness.

Yes, indeed you can smell it, fear of everything.

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Even though I’m a New Yorker (upstate thank god)... God bless Texas... don’t let that state ever turn blue...

ImpactX; I share in the pain of all who are experiencing the uncertainty of their finances and family well being during this crises. It will keep many of us up all night. Having the "privileged" attitude will get us nowhere,fast. I have an "essential" position as well as my Wife, doing what we can to support our community at large starting locally. We are not all prepared, and it affects us all differently. We here on AGN are (should be) a family and can support one another during these times, giving inspirationally as well as financially if possible to support those of us in need. These are the "small businesses" in jeopardy here in the USofA as well as many parts of the world. Show them your love and support!

Viruses have no fear, they will take out anybody, anytime. Even a Texan. Ignorance is not a weapon. This might be a good time to re-think our priorities and enjoy what we have.



Patrick

 





2L8,

What do you mean?



Matt

As one mentioned just above about cowards.If it wasn't for the cowards we wouldn't be in this shape. The time to stand up and be someone and HELP someone is now . Question is , why do we Yanks always have to be pushed so far before we get sick of it? Think safe my friends.

Lets see a real man. Puts the airgun in the ccorner if it means spending $$ needed for the family. Stays away from others, other than family. Starts educating kids at home. Helps wife around house. If short on food, if where one can pest edibles use the airgun. Keep the kids entertained, look for educational games, who know's you might learn something. Keeps a good attitude for the family even if it is just a front.

I am very blessed and I try to reflect on that everyday, I recognize how quickly it can all be taken away from me as well. Best wishes and prayers for all who are struggling right now.