If you need the STEEM to trade for fiat to get yourself out of a bind... that is what it is there for @merej99! Remember, you've earned it yourself and are simply giving yourself the 50% of the paycheck you've been saving for a rainy day in our SP.
Paypal trading is shady sadly. Hope things work out for the best.
Thanks @klye - I was really hoping that I wouldn't touch that power down button. It's my retirement plan and I'm here for the long haul. I can't even blame PayPal - they're just a service. But some people really SUCK.