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By Timeforwalkingshoes - 26/07/2016 13:14 - United States - Miami

Today, I'm so broke that my roommates brought up evicting me if I don't catch up on rent. Then my car was repossessed right as I as I was going to go buy another box of ramen noodles to last the week. Now I'm broke, carless and hungry. FML.
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Food banks can help with the food issue- most has a cap of how many times they an give food to you in a year, but if your hit different ones, you should be able to do okay on food, even if not ideal. Also ask about hygiene products while there. (Yes, I know you don't have a car anymore- mention that to the food bank. Some will arrange transportation if you can't.) Housing- unpleasant as it may be, homeless shelters and youth hostels are usually slightly safer than the streets, if it comes down to that. Transportation- if you can't afford monthly payments for a car, it may be best to invest in a bike with some sort of storage to it. Day labor centers- usually they have more applicants than jobs, but there's always a chance they'll have something for your skill set, if you are able to work.

#4 has good suggestions for some immediate help. OP, I'm guessing you're unemployed or working only part time. Are you on, or eligible for, unemployment? Either way, if you contact your local unemployment offices, they should be able to point you to free resources for job-skills training and job-finding assistance. And if you haven't yet applied at temp agencies, do so, to all the ones in your area. Once you're listed with them, contact them first thing in the morning every single day that you don't have work; many agencies prioritize people who show such initiative. Some offer free skills training, too. In the meantime, do what you can to cut costs and sell things you don't need to help you keep the things you _do_ need. For instance, if you have a pricey phone plan, maybe get a bare-bones or pay-as-you-go one, or ask a relative if you could join a family phone plan with them to cut costs. If you happen to have a loan or rental plan for anything else, cancel/sell the item before that, too, gets repossessed. If you smoke, use these circumstances to help you quit -- nobody deserves your money less than the tobacco industry. If you're depressed, look into sliding-scale (often free for low-to-no-income) services in your area and get treatment to help you out of your current hole. On the housing front: If you can't see being able to afford your current place, immediately start looking for somewhere else to live. Regardless, talk with your roommates: apologize, tell them you'll pay what you already owe as soon as possible -- maybe even draw up a written agreement -- and let them know what you're doing towards getting money. Also tell them either on what day you'll move out or that if you don't have funds/income by a chosen date you'll move out then. That way, you'll all have a specific date to plan for, they'll know you're not trying to stiff them, and you might avoid losing some friends and having an eviction on your record. Good luck, OP. Work at it, and hang in there.

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Nobody can comment on this because we all want to help you , but we can't and it sucks so it traps us and stops us from commenting something nice and helpful advice

put up your paypal maybe some people can give you a hand man,I sure would.

Food banks can help with the food issue- most has a cap of how many times they an give food to you in a year, but if your hit different ones, you should be able to do okay on food, even if not ideal. Also ask about hygiene products while there. (Yes, I know you don't have a car anymore- mention that to the food bank. Some will arrange transportation if you can't.) Housing- unpleasant as it may be, homeless shelters and youth hostels are usually slightly safer than the streets, if it comes down to that. Transportation- if you can't afford monthly payments for a car, it may be best to invest in a bike with some sort of storage to it. Day labor centers- usually they have more applicants than jobs, but there's always a chance they'll have something for your skill set, if you are able to work.

This is a good post. If also like to point out welfare. In my city they will help you find a job while you receive benefits (if you are able to work). The mission can help. Or maybe the military. It may not be ideal, but serving your country could be great. They need people with all sorts of skill sets.

#4 has good suggestions for some immediate help. OP, I'm guessing you're unemployed or working only part time. Are you on, or eligible for, unemployment? Either way, if you contact your local unemployment offices, they should be able to point you to free resources for job-skills training and job-finding assistance. And if you haven't yet applied at temp agencies, do so, to all the ones in your area. Once you're listed with them, contact them first thing in the morning every single day that you don't have work; many agencies prioritize people who show such initiative. Some offer free skills training, too. In the meantime, do what you can to cut costs and sell things you don't need to help you keep the things you _do_ need. For instance, if you have a pricey phone plan, maybe get a bare-bones or pay-as-you-go one, or ask a relative if you could join a family phone plan with them to cut costs. If you happen to have a loan or rental plan for anything else, cancel/sell the item before that, too, gets repossessed. If you smoke, use these circumstances to help you quit -- nobody deserves your money less than the tobacco industry. If you're depressed, look into sliding-scale (often free for low-to-no-income) services in your area and get treatment to help you out of your current hole. On the housing front: If you can't see being able to afford your current place, immediately start looking for somewhere else to live. Regardless, talk with your roommates: apologize, tell them you'll pay what you already owe as soon as possible -- maybe even draw up a written agreement -- and let them know what you're doing towards getting money. Also tell them either on what day you'll move out or that if you don't have funds/income by a chosen date you'll move out then. That way, you'll all have a specific date to plan for, they'll know you're not trying to stiff them, and you might avoid losing some friends and having an eviction on your record. Good luck, OP. Work at it, and hang in there.

They're in Florida. It isn't exactly easy to get a job around here right now.