Helping my dad get a job?

My father was let go from his roofing job about a month ago (he's since spent his time doing side jobs for other people).

The problem is finding jobs he's qualified for that pay more than $20 an hour, which is what he was used to being paid and he currently needs to be paid at least that much to pay the mortgage.

Unfortunately, most labor jobs pay $10 an hour and if Dad takes one, he and my mom would have to declare bankruptcy to keep their home (Mom also has a job).

Should my dad take a lower paying job and hope that it starts out at $10? Right now, he's "freelancing" his services but would appreciate another job.

Dad has been thinking about taking a job working with solar companies but is disappointed that they can't teach him the skills on the job.

Pastor Art (((SFECU)))2013-07-31T16:00:40Z

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Perhaps your Dad should consider starting up his own Roofing Company?

I'm a friend of a Roofing Contractor in Florida. Perhaps that can help?

thebax20062013-07-31T09:15:42Z

Now you know why folks are losing their homes! You Dad will have to work a full time job at lower wages and do side jobs to make ends meet! People that have insurance through a spouse are sometimes able to make more money doing side jobs and have a better life doing that than working a cheap dead end job.