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Money Problems.
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Yeah, another thread about being poor as fuck. I've had a few jobs in the past few months, and have absolutely hated all of them. Washing dishes, sales, and all that jazz.

I have no education besides high school and 1 semester of college, no skills or training, and not really many interests or ambitions as far as jobs go.

I have basically no money, and me and my girlfriend are getting kicked out of the place we've been staying at, on Feb 1st.

I'm not really sure what to do at this point, since I have an expired drivers license, no vehicle,  very little cash (i mean like $20) and will soon be out on my ass. I live in an area where the winters are COLD, so outdoor living (for now) is out of the question.

Things are starting to get desperate and i'm not sure what to do. I have been scanning CL for jobs daily and most of the shit on that site is whack, and not even real.

Can anyone offer some serious recommendations (or advice) on how to make some money, that don't involve anything illegal? (Drugs, prostitution, violence etc.)

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #1]
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Unemployment assistance?

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #2]
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I was considering that for sure but i'm not sure where to start, since I have no ID accept an SS card, and i'm very new to the state that i'm in. I also owe the government a buttload for student loans.

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #1]
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That really sucks to hear brutha.

If I was down to my last 20 bucks I would be dish washing, janitorial work etc. It doesn't matter how shitty the work is just collect the money. You would rather be homeless then to be tolerant of a temp job for 3 to 6 months? just long enough to get a foothold and move on...

Worse comes to worse, perhaps you could contact your family?

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #3]
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Anonymous #3 said:
That really sucks to hear brutha.

If I was down to my last 20 bucks I would be dish washing, janitorial work etc. It doesn't matter how shitty the work is just collect the money. You would rather be homeless then to be tolerant of a temp job for 3 to 6 months? just long enough to get a foothold and move on...

Worse comes to worse, perhaps you could contact your family?



Those shitty temp jobs are the only type of job i've ever had and i'm really fed up with them, but really I know that i'm going to just end up at another one pretty soon. :facepalm:

My family isn't really in a position to help either, they are aware of the situation. I could head back to my hometown to save up money (would have a place to crash there), but I really don't want to see all of those people again, and my gf wouldn't be able to come with me if I went, so that's out.

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with no college education you better get used to doing/working at places you don't like...hell even with a college education you might have to bite you tongue until you get to where you are happy....:shrug:

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #4]
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maybe get an advance on your tax return....does your gf work?

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Anonymous #4 said:
with no college education you better get used to doing/working at places you don't like...hell even with a college education you might have to bite you tongue until you get to where you are happy....:shrug:


Unfortunately this is very true. But I do see lots of people without much of an education end up with decent jobs. Hopefully I will be so fortunate.


Anonymous #4 said:
maybe get an advance on your tax return....does your gf work?


She lost her job because the store she worked at went out of business. She's been looking but no luck so far since that last one. (A couple months ago.)

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #1]
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you could try working at a pawn shop. you can make great money with little or no education.

if i was you i would look into learning a trade (hvac, electrical, plumbing, auto mechanics) at a 2 year institution, youre almost guaranteed to get a pell grant.

the way a pell grant works is the government will literally pay you to go back to school. issuing a new check every semester you enroll in and show up for classes. and they dont just pay for school, they will give you a stipend for living expenses (rent, bills, gas, food).

the trick is you have to pass and graduate or pay the government back so dont be a fucktard and try to live it up on the governments money. in the meantime do whatever you can to make some money, anything. shit, flipping burgers is better than being homeless.

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #5]
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Anonymous #5 said:
you could try working at a pawn shop. you can make great money with little or no education.

if i was you i would look into learning a trade (hvac, electrical, plumbing, auto mechanics) at a 2 year institution, youre almost guaranteed to get a pell grant.

the way a pell grant works is the government will literally pay you to go back to school. issuing a new check every semester you enroll in and show up for classes. and they dont just pay for school, they will give you a stipend for living expenses (rent, bills, gas, food).




Really good suggestions. Thanks! :thumbup:

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Anonymous #5 said:
you could try working at a pawn shop. you can make great money with little or no education.

if i was you i would look into learning a trade (hvac, electrical, plumbing, auto mechanics) at a 2 year institution, youre almost guaranteed to get a pell grant.

the way a pell grant works is the government will literally pay you to go back to school. issuing a new check every semester you enroll in and show up for classes. and they dont just pay for school, they will give you a stipend for living expenses (rent, bills, gas, food).

the trick is you have to pass and graduate or pay the government back so dont be a fucktard and try to live it up on the governments money. in the meantime do whatever you can to make some money, anything. shit, flipping burgers is better than being homeless.



Trades FTW.

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #6]
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I work at a grocery store as a cashier.....it sucks but after a year I get benefits and there's a retirement fund. People working the same position can work up to 13/hr if they stick around long enough.

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #7]
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That doesn't strike you as, idk, kind of low standards?? I make 13 per hour with retirement, and benefits, and vaca, AND sick pay. As well topping out at 22/hr.

...I don't plan on doing it forever.

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #6]
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I think part of your problem is your attitude. Yeah work sucks..we get it. But you're about to be out on your ass and you can't just stick with something to make ends meet? Come on, man suck it up

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Anonymous #7 said:
I think part of your problem is your attitude. Yeah work sucks..we get it. But you're about to be out on your ass and you can't just stick with something to make ends meet? Come on, man suck it up


This^^  Times a million.  I hate to say it, but some time on the street might be the attitude adjustment you need.  Everyone falls on hard times at some point, but if you've gone through "A few jobs in a few months", then you need to identify and fix that problem (hint:  it's you).

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #1]
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Pick up a trade. Even journeyman and greenhorn pay are pretty good and they train you.

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Anonymous #9 said:
Pick up a trade. Even journeyman and greenhorn pay are pretty good and they train you.


Anonymous #6 said:
Anonymous #5 said:
you could try working at a pawn shop. you can make great money with little or no education.

if i was you i would look into learning a trade (hvac, electrical, plumbing, auto mechanics) at a 2 year institution, youre almost guaranteed to get a pell grant.

the way a pell grant works is the government will literally pay you to go back to school. issuing a new check every semester you enroll in and show up for classes. and they dont just pay for school, they will give you a stipend for living expenses (rent, bills, gas, food).

the trick is you have to pass and graduate or pay the government back so dont be a fucktard and try to live it up on the governments money. in the meantime do whatever you can to make some money, anything. shit, flipping burgers is better than being homeless.



Trades FTW.


seems like a lot of people agree with my original post. when i started out as a greenhorn in hvac they started me at $15/hr with paid vacation and medical benefits. trades rule.

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Re: Money Problems. [Re: Anonymous #5]
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I found out I have a warrant out for my arrest from 2010 having 0.5 grams of bud on me, I didn't know they took it to court, got denied at one place I applied to, found out why (didn't know til the background check came back) I applied at another place and ended up passing their BGT.

crazy.

Now I've already gotten a raise, am going to start training for another position that pays better and it's only been a couple months.

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