finance help: I’m broke, unemployed and on the verge of losing everything! - Help.com

Well why are you unemployed? What happened that got you to this point? Physical, psychological, family issue maybe? If we figure out what it is that brought you to this status, then seek help of that nature. You will need $$$ soon though, won’t you - so an unemployment agency maybe? I’m unemployed, and using several temp agencies to keep myself placed. It stinks though, doesn’t it?

Yeah, it does stink! I was let go from my last job because I didn’t meet my sales goals but before they let me go, they had stopped paying me so I worked for a month with no pay, patiently waiting for a check in the mail that they swore was coming but never did. Not only was I out on my salary, but my commissions and out of pocket expenses were never reimbursed. I have been trying to get work through temp agencies and have registered with 6 already. They always seem to have something and then after I get through the testing, the interviewing, etc., they say they sent someone else on the assignment! BTW, I tested 97% on all of my Microsoft tests so I know its not the scores and according to the staffing agents that I have worked with before, I interview well, so I have no idea what is going on….I don’t have a degree and I think thats what hurts, because I’m 25 and still pursuing a bachelors. :(

I’ve called the city welfare office and they had filled all of their appointments already for the week, but thank you for the suggestion! :)

Ahhhm, get a job?

In my city, they don’t accept walk-ins and you have to have an appt. And for the person who said get a job, thanks for stating the obvious. If I could get a job, I would have one. It’s not like I’m not trying and somehow, I have managed since October without one, just doing temp work but there aren’t many opportunities for work where I live.

Temp work is good. And sometimes you have to take a step backward to move forward again. Good luck.

Apply for jobs, you will get something. Monster, Yahoo Hotjobs, Careerbuilder are some of the largest job boards, where you can apply for jobs and upload your resume. Since Craigslist, allows free job postings, many smaller companies post their vacancies on this online classifieds website. You can also search for jobs from multiple websites using aggregators like SimplyHired and Indeed. Referrals also are becoming a increasingly popular way to get hired. More details and website links available at http://www.pcworkathome.net/jobwebsit…

You can try your luck at online charities like Digital Charity, people may send donations if your story is convincing enough. More information at http://www.laodn.org/

Thank you for the advice! I did not know of simplyhired.com but all the others I have actively been checking and applying for whatever pops up! I have an interview this afternoon, so lets hope for the best, right? :)

dear sirs; we are in financial trouble severe credit card debt, morgage, medical bills, i’m disabled living on a pension for last 16 years, taking care of two minor children, by myself, children will be grown and income will be cut in half! continueing medical bills from diabetic heart attack, with medications. can itemize all debt with medical projections…totaling $50,000.00 or less. can you people help?

gleirv wrote:
dear sirs; we are in financial trouble severe credit card debt, morgage, medical bills, i’m disabled living on a pension for last 16 years, taking care of two minor children, by myself, children will be grown and income will be cut in half! continueing medical bills from diabetic heart attack, with medications. can itemize all debt with medical projections…totaling $50,000.00 or less. can you people help?

Good luck with your interview! I hope it works out for you.