I'm stuck in Puerto Rico for an extra week. It's putting me $3,000 over budget, and I'm worried I'll lose my job.

Kaci Jane Hansen is stuck in Puerto Rico until January 8th because of flight cancellations.

Courtesy of Kaci Jane Hansen

• Kaci Jane Hansen is a 27-year-old whose flight from Puerto Rico was canceled following the news in Venezuela.
• She spent over 10 hours on the phone with Delta reps trying to rebook her flight.
• By the time she flies, she will have spent at least $3,000 on unbudgeted expenses.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kaci Jane Hansen.