Desperate for urgent cash. Any ideas?

MysteryRegular

Last year I swapped jobs to a min wage role, as I was in a managerial position however I had a mental health issue - which I now just manage with medication and the fact my job is less stressful

I am just scraping by financially speaking.  However now I need to find  £600 fast (like within the next seven days) due to an emergency. Completely unforeseen.

I have been looking at getting a second job, but this will not help my immediate situation 
I could get a loan, but I wouldn't be able to afford to pay it back, literally every penny is accounted for each payday. I don't have family to borrow from. I don't have friends to borrow from

I have listed a few things on e-bay but don't have much of value to sell  and will likely raise about £20

I don't even know why I am typing this, as tbh I would be surprised if anyone can come up with any ideas that I haven't yet thought of

 Just dont know what to do anymore

Sea_Shell

What's the emergency?

MysteryRegular

Sea_Shell said:

What's the emergency?

Does it make a difference?  It is something that needs paying for urgently

tacpot12

There might be different options for you, depending on what the emergency is. I can understand you being reluctant to share the full details on a public forum; not everyone is willing to provide advice, but if you can tell us some more, you may get better help. 

soolin

Realistically I cannot see a way of getting £600 in hand within a week. If you had something large to sell then maybe it could be done - do you have a phone or some tech that's worth money you could try on a cash basis on Facebook or Gumtree?

Sea_Shell

Well, it might not be "your" emergency, is it for a friend?

There may be other options, or more time available, depending.

Is it something you need to buy, money owed, bail needed?

But if you can't afford to repay it, I doubt anyone will lend it.  

MysteryRegular

Does anyone have any actual suggestions? 

pickledonionspaceraider

I can understand you being reluctant to share, and I don't understand why people are not taking you at face value, , Ok so you need £600 within a week

I like the above posters advice about selling your phone (if you have a decent one) or any tech.  I think it CAN be done, but I am sure you realise you will have to make sacrifices to make it happen

I have been where you are now, and sympathise.  Itll be OK

strawb_shortcake

What's in your attic? Old consoles, games. Childrens toys and comics do well. Forget ebay and try the collector shops.
Do you have a friend or acquaintance that has a business where you can do a couple of days labouring for cash? Gardening or odd jobs in the local area?

MysteryRegular

Some good ideas, thank you all
Feel like such a waste of space, despite working full time, I am not covered for emergencies at my age

Sea_Shell

Why is your age an issue, what cover for emergencies would you have if older?

Is it related to SSP?