Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I am an idiot
~.: So I think I just reached full panic/freak-out mode as I've discovered I now have $45, and a quarter tank of gas to last me until .... I don't know when. I'm hungry, have no food, will probably be subsisting on half a meal a day until further notice, and even though I have a small transfer of money that should go through in the next two days or
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I can't really afford to lend any money either, but I can see what I can do about scrounging up a few food items for you if that would help.
I've been living on my own (partially) for a few months now, so understand how tight money can get. I've learned that some of the easiest ways of saving money is asking yourself before a purchase "Ok, do I really NEED this now, or can it wait until later." Things like food, yes, you definitely need, but maybe you put back that box of cookies or don't buy that six-pack of smirnoff. This also applies to other spontaneous purchases. Divide your spending into Needs and Wants and really only focus on the Needs for a while. Also once you get another job, make sure you set up direct deposit and have a set amount of money from each paycheck deposited directly into a savings account and then don't touch it unless you desperately need it. Right now I have $25 from each paycheck going into my savings. Not a tremendous amount, but it adds up and it's helped me out of a tight money situation before.
It sucks but you may have to take a job you don't really like for a while. That happens to a lot of people. Me included.
The other thing to do is try to keep calm. Just make the best of what you have and things will get better soon. For now you have a roof over your head and a place to sleep, which is a blessing in itself. And you have friends willing to help you when they can (and that's not something money can buy!)
Call me if you need anything! (or text me if I'm at work)
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