How do I deal with being broke and no job?
554006
Emily, I have just been there. Get state aid, that's what will keep your little raft a floatin'. Use your yellow pages to first get medicaid, if you are unsure how to apply for medicaid, go to your nearest hospital and ask for a patient financial representative. Tell them that you need their help, so in case, medically speaking, you will be prepared. Once you  have applied for medicaid, you should be asking your caseworker (call all your medicaid numbers, I mean it's not like you have a schedule, find out who your case worker is, don't EVER be rude, this only gets you to the bottom of her papers) Also, go to church...ask them where you can find food pantries. You may have to make some tough decisions regarding things of value that can be sold. This is a good time to use gold necklaces for cash, because baby can't digest them, and NOTHING should be more sentimental than your babies eating. Also call ALL your creditors, tell them what the deal is. They maybe able to put a low-interest pay off status until he gets a job again. Don't give up, I know it's hard....I KNOW!
236811
try getting a job and stay out of debt
850076
I believe you should try to find a job on the days you are out of school as a server or something where you would have access to cash daily.  Rent a room, feel blessed to have a car.  Ask about a work study program.  If you need to work more then lessen your school work load.  There have got to be some benefits for being a full time student.  I was a full time student, worked in the library in the morning, went to class in the afternoon and worked serving at night.  I had no welfare and supported 2 children.  But I made it! I am still 10 years later paying off those student loans, but I have a job, house, car and the necessities of life... with an education to boot.  You have to dig, search, find the grants, financial aid, what ever you need to survive.
800337
You don't mention if you have a job.  If you do, you could either ask your employer for an advance on your paychecks or you could go to one of those paycheck loan places where they will loan you the money, at a high rate of interest, but it's better than being homeless.  Also, have you asked your parents or relatives?  One other thing, check your university's social services dept. (if they have one) and ask a counselor there for help.  \n\nIf you don't have a job, get one!  If you've been paying your rent on time in the past and this is the only time you've been late, your landlord might cut you some slack when you show him that you are really trying to get your life back on track.  Set up a payment plan with him and stick to it.\n\nIt's good that you're learning a valuable lesson now, while attending school, and it's not even part of your curriculum.  Your credit history/rating will be one of your most valuable assets as you go through life.  Protect it and do all you can to keep it healthy.  That way, when things happen to cause unexpected financial problems, you have options.
1089954
Maybe you want to consider starting your own business.  When I lost my job a few years ago, I felt about like you did for about 1 day. After that, I made a decision that while searching for another job (which is Just Over Broke) I would search for something I could do to start my own business. \n\nDid you get what I said? I "made a decision" and then took action.\n\nIf you can't do this then don't expect things to get better any time soon. Should you consider your own business, you can get some ideas on this site.\n\nWhatever you decide to do (and you have to decide yourself) \ndo it with great passion and you will succeed.
1000499
Ive been in the same situation myself recently, \n\nIm out of debt now, but its about hoarding as much cash as possible to get yourself a start. \n\nTry part time jobs, Car boot sales, overtime... anything you can... Eat cheaply, Go out less, try catalogue sales work in the evenings.\n\nYou will get there in the end!!
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Ask friends or family for some help ($$$) until payday.  \n\nIf you have items that you can sell...try selling them.  For instance, I took some DVD's I had sitting around that I never watched to a Used  store that bought them (about 25 of them) for almost $100.  You could try pawn shops as well.  \n\nGood luck.
611859
Find something you are interested in and get a job.  You might not get paid a lot, but you can live with your parents rent free (I assume) and get good experience.\n\nLife has not started already.  This guy below is wrong.
463064
Get a Job, there's nothing free
1107094
try a money mart, or cash loans... or open up an account
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I am assuming family is not an option.  If you do have family somewhere, even grandparents or aunts and uncles, try them first.\n\nDon't try to borrow more.  Look for grants, or work study programs that can generate some income for you.  If necessary, take some time away from school to work and build up a little savings.\n\nChurches can help, and so can some community agencies.  I assume you are female--that will help you.  If you are minority that helps even more.\n\nGood luck, God bless and don't give up.  I know you aren't a dumbass--even smart people occasionally make poor choices, and even when they make good choices they don't always work out.
1015820
I want to move in but I don't have enough money............. I want my own place and I haven't a job yet. That's all!!!
52350
Everybody is looking for a "job". A job is "Just Over Broke". Look beyond just a job. If you think pennies, you get pennies. If you think dollars, you get dollars. Investigate starting your own business online or offline. Which ever you choose make sure it is involved in something you really like doing. The site I am going to recommend may not be exactly what you are looking for but study the site and it's content. Listen to the message.
609220
take up reading, doing crafts is a good time passer\n\nget a computer, you can learn, play, chat or a million other things on-line.\n\nI know it is hard.  I have a friend who is in a similar situation, for that matter I have been there myself.  I know it can be hard when most of your old friends are married with kids etc and you feel so isolated.  When I was alone and basically broke I tried to just stay busy with something.  Get a pet, they are good company too.\n\nOh yeah....\n\nDon't pay any attention to some of the people who are answering with mean stuff.... they just don't have any understanding of your question, some people can't help but be a@#holes.  \n\nI don't think they understand what you mean when you say you are on SSI.  Some of us do.  I realize that you can't go out and get a job.  There are still many things you can do as hobbies etc.
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Signs that you need a job:\n1. no money. \n2. no food in the house. \n3. can't afford to go out with friends. \n4. No gas in your car\n5. Collection Agencies calling you because of your overdue bills
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You should be looking for a job rather then be on the computer looking for people to just hand you down money.  I understand that your in a bad situation...but there are things that you could/should be doing.  \n\nTry this site post something there and see if you get anything given to you.\n\nwww.craigslist.org\n\nJust find your city and you can post there.
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first go and do something that you would really enjoy..   then you could find a needy family that is really trying to make it(parents work etc...)  but just can not seem to get ahead and help them out with the utilities, medical, food, or basic living expenses.  you do not necessarily have to give them the money you could pay for or buy the things that they need.