Social Worker in crisis, myself

Update 1/2

I've been at Walmart for just under a month, now-

And it looks like I'll go into March just at 170$ behind... having kept up on my rent, car payment and car insurance.

I would bet my income tax refund will come before 3/1- and cover that shortage.

And allow me to pay back almost 700$ you guys fronted me to keep me from spiraling out of my house and without transportation.

And Aaron- coparent of the century thank Jeebus for the entire years' worth of CS that you aren't even required to pay. Anders potentially losing our place was a major stressor, and an embarassment- despite the context in which I ended up in this mess.

Thank you, thank you, all.

I've got 1 company working On my background check, and a really good interview on Jan. 9, so I'm hopeful to be back in my field, soon.

Update 11/30

I was offered a job at Walmart, today- but was told the background check process takes 5-10 business days, so it's looking like 500-1k I'll have in income by the end of December?

I'm trying to triage what if I lose my car at the end of December? What if my landlord wants me out at the end of December?

I'm still applying for other jobs, both within and outside my field, but this gap is presenting some really scary stuff.

My past-due bills, today, sit at 1729

By the end of December, that'll jump to 4064.

Thank you to those who've donated, and sent words of encouragement and offers of functional help like a truck for moving me out if need be.

Story, below:

Oct. 13

My rental company filed eviction paperwork, today.

I've lost my job, late August, and not yet been rehired.

I had 3115 in unexpected bills come up (car wreck necessitated a replacement car and higher insurance, puppy with Parvo, treatment resistant fleas) in the same month I lost my income. My last paycheck was 1000$ shorter than usual, and I've missed 5 since. A concussion from the wreck ate up vacation time I had banked, and they paid the rest out at 50%.

Aaron, coparent extraordinare, has been able to send me advanced Child Support to cover what is needed right this second to keep my place and car until Nov. 20.

My Substance Abuse Counselor credential expires at the end of October and is $175 to renew.

I am waiting to hear a determination from Unemployment. I've withdrawn my 401k. I have been applying for jobs. 'So far, 20$ and up jobs, in my field or others where I have transferable skills. That threshold ends next week.

Donating plasma for 200$ weekly has been roadblocked. My arm cratered out the 1st time I donated. When I went back, my blood work came back that my protein was too low.

I've been denied by the 2 local sources for rental assistance, citing bad budgeting. I afford this place fine when I'm employed. Even moving somewhere cheaper right now is undoable.

The city's Affordable Housing funds have not been given to anyone to pay out.

I'm feeding pets with Food Stamps, and am facing rehoming them.

I've reached out to an exterminator to save the time I've been putting into the flea fight.

I anticipate I'll revamp my bills if need be, and everything will be fine once I'm reemployed.

But, for this second, things are terrifying.

I know (i think) the local resources; counseling, case management and referral what I've done for 8 years. I think I've accessed all I can. I've gotten my own Case Manager through my insurance.

I just need another job, and some crisis funds until that comes through.

If you include your name (and contact info if I don't already know how to find you,) I will consider this a loan.