Single Mom in Need of Help to get through Sept.
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My name is Cassandra. I'm a recent graduate and single mother to my 3-year-old son. I feel horrible having to make this, but I am currently struggling to afford the next month of expenses for my son and I. I am also unable to afford my car repair that's necessary for me to work.
Ever since my son was born, I have been working so hard to try to ensure that I will be financially stable, for my son's future. This summer I graduated Cum Laude with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passed NCLEX, received my RN license, and landed a full-time float RN position; which was scheduled to start in August.
Due to circumstances beyond my control, the start date of my job was pushed back 1.5 months at the last minute; leaving me in this unexpected financial struggle.
I had to use the last of my savings for housing. I did not have enough to wait an additional 1.5 months to start, while supporting my son. (I cover 100% of his/our expenses on my own, without help.)
Also during this time, my car broke down and is $1500 to repair. For almost two weeks I have been walking to/from a temporary nanny job, but I will require a working car in order to begin the RN job this month.
Since the start date of my job was pushed back, I am now struggling to afford safe consistent childcare and food for my son, until I receive my paycheck in October. I am also unable to afford the necessary car repair.
If I am able to repair my car and afford childcare/food expenses for the month of September, I will be able to begin my RN job. I desperately need to begin this job in order to provide for my son and keep moving forward. I have used all of my savings, and exhausted all other options, getting us to this point so far. Temporary side jobs I have found are still not enough to cover the next month of expenses. I feel so bad for making this, but I have my son to worry about. I am beyond grateful for anyone reading, and I promise to pay it forward in the future!
Thank you
Ever since my son was born, I have been working so hard to try to ensure that I will be financially stable, for my son's future. This summer I graduated Cum Laude with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passed NCLEX, received my RN license, and landed a full-time float RN position; which was scheduled to start in August.
Due to circumstances beyond my control, the start date of my job was pushed back 1.5 months at the last minute; leaving me in this unexpected financial struggle.
I had to use the last of my savings for housing. I did not have enough to wait an additional 1.5 months to start, while supporting my son. (I cover 100% of his/our expenses on my own, without help.)
Also during this time, my car broke down and is $1500 to repair. For almost two weeks I have been walking to/from a temporary nanny job, but I will require a working car in order to begin the RN job this month.
Since the start date of my job was pushed back, I am now struggling to afford safe consistent childcare and food for my son, until I receive my paycheck in October. I am also unable to afford the necessary car repair.
If I am able to repair my car and afford childcare/food expenses for the month of September, I will be able to begin my RN job. I desperately need to begin this job in order to provide for my son and keep moving forward. I have used all of my savings, and exhausted all other options, getting us to this point so far. Temporary side jobs I have found are still not enough to cover the next month of expenses. I feel so bad for making this, but I have my son to worry about. I am beyond grateful for anyone reading, and I promise to pay it forward in the future!
Thank you
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Cassandra Orr
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New Haven, CT