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Money troubles...
mi6wannabe
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Hello, i hve been browsing the website for a few weeks now, but i feel it is now time to post!
My current situation is, i'm fresh out of college (mature student) and i was getting financial help at the time with housing. I'v managed to secure a job (start in 3 weeks) but i currently have bills to pay and i'm going to lose my bedsit because i am at the end of my overdraft and have no way of being able to pay for another month. I'v looked into ways of making extra cash online (ebay, amazon, paid surverys) but as yet to sell anything. It's my own fault for not saving during the year from my part-time job but it went on food and a few nights out (i never thought i'd see myself in this situation at the end of the year). Any suggestions?
Thanks
My current situation is, i'm fresh out of college (mature student) and i was getting financial help at the time with housing. I'v managed to secure a job (start in 3 weeks) but i currently have bills to pay and i'm going to lose my bedsit because i am at the end of my overdraft and have no way of being able to pay for another month. I'v looked into ways of making extra cash online (ebay, amazon, paid surverys) but as yet to sell anything. It's my own fault for not saving during the year from my part-time job but it went on food and a few nights out (i never thought i'd see myself in this situation at the end of the year). Any suggestions?
Thanks
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why not get another part time job? In 80's and 90's I had 2 jobs one full time and other two part time.0
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On the positive side you have managed to get a job, which is fantastic news.
Please stop feeling sorry for yourself and take action now!
Contact the companies that you have outstanding bills with as soon as possible and explain your situation. Hopefully they will agree to suspend the bill until you are in work, or agree to a lower repayment amount.
'A few nights out' is quite simply a luxury you cannot afford at the moment so resist the temptation to waste money like that.
Your prime concern must be where you are going to live if you get evicted. The cheapest solution would be to move in with a family member (if possible) or to sleep on a friend's floor until you get straight.
Please stay positive, your new job will offer you a lifeline to get out of this situation.0 -
as well as contacting the companies you owe money to regarding bills have you tried contacting your landlord to explain the situation? they may be able to help if you explain what's happened. If you've been a poor payer in the past though or are currently in arrers they might not take too kindly to it
good luck*wonders when they will make dressing gowns acceptable day wear?*No new toiletries challenge - use up the stash first!NSD Jan 2/150
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