Just got our electric bill today

[mrisha]

I got my Electric and Gas bill and it almost blew my mind at the big increase of both.

[darkxtsuna]

My electric Bill went way up as well its just BS on how much it increased.

[lhz123]

Ours went up also cos of constant running of heat whole day.

[natashaspy]

we got ours a few days ago, went from 250 to 367.  will be so glad when spring comes and we can open windows and turn the heat off lol

[bremer51]

Our heating bill was insane.

[colbtrist]

Well I thought it was just my house. My bill went from 245 to 369 in one month. I have had to run our heat non stop and with the kids being home so much, with the weather and all they have been here running it up. I am ready for spring so I can keep my windows open!

[aflyingmonkey]

Mine is $250.  I don't have a job and unemployment is not enough to pay my house payment.  I don't know what I am going to do.  I have looked for a job and even had job interviews.  But then that is the last I hear.
I am seriously wondering if a past employer is giving me a bad reference or a personal reference is saying something bad.  And unfortunately I did have that happen once.  I still got the temp job but I am like "why would you say that about me".  I don't get why somebody that is suppose to be your friend would say negative things about you to a potential job recruiter.   I don't know.  Seriously thought they will just have to turn it off and I will deal with being cold.  FC doesn't pay enough to make much of a difference.  Although I am happy to get what I do.

Get someone you know to pose as a potential employer & have them call your former employer for a reference on you to see if they are saying negative things.   If an ex-employer is saying things that prevent you from getting a job, they can be sued, so most will only say that you worked there & the length of time & the pay.   

There are some state/city agencies that will help you pay your utilities.   There are some non-profits as well.   I believe, at least here in CA that the utility company themselves will cut you a break if you can't pay.....otherwise it is directly through state/federal aid.    Just run an internet search.    Good Luck

[makeblessed]

Have not received bill yet; but I know it is going to be a shocker! our electric company is offering a plan where you can sign up and spread the payments out, since they know it's been such a bad winter and customer have used and needed more heat the usual, so we will be signing up!!!

[ljrjess69]

I got my electric and gas bill,,,WOW was it high

[gaylasue]

Our electric bill isn't too bad ($76 for last month), it's our propane gas bill that drains our budget!

[LenoraMinogue]

Yes, the electric bill has been pretty brutal here too. I'm hoping for a little respite soon.

[countrygirl12]

Mine is $250.  I don't have a job and unemployment is not enough to pay my house payment.  I don't know what I am going to do.  I have looked for a job and even had job interviews.  But then that is the last I hear.
I am seriously wondering if a past employer is giving me a bad reference or a personal reference is saying something bad.  And unfortunately I did have that happen once.  I still got the temp job but I am like "why would you say that about me".  I don't get why somebody that is suppose to be your friend would say negative things about you to a potential job recruiter.   I don't know.  Seriously thought they will just have to turn it off and I will deal with being cold.  FC doesn't pay enough to make much of a difference.  Although I am happy to get what I do.

Get someone you know to pose as a potential employer & have them call your former employer for a reference on you to see if they are saying negative things.   If an ex-employer is saying things that prevent you from getting a job, they can be sued, so most will only say that you worked there & the length of time & the pay.   

There are some state/city agencies that will help you pay your utilities.   There are some non-profits as well.   I believe, at least here in CA that the utility company themselves will cut you a break if you can't pay.....otherwise it is directly through state/federal aid.    Just run an internet search.    Good Luck

I seriously need to have someone do that.  As far as help with the bill my county is out of funds.  I already called them.   I don't know if our electric company will do that.  I'm thinking probably not cause they seem to get kicks out of turning people's off :-(

[WVGAL51]

I just got my electric bill..It doubled from last month...I'm not happy