I'm not sure where you live, but Amazon always seems to be hiring. And you can have flexible pay (paid at the end of the work day, weekly, etc.). There's also Uber Eats/Door Dash, etc. for some fast cash.
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I'm not sure where you live, but Amazon always seems to be hiring. And you can have flexible pay (paid at the end of the work day, weekly, etc.). There's also Uber Eats/Door Dash, etc. for some fast cash.
Yep. And I had tried to set up an account on Rover for dog walking - but you need money in the account to create a account which, of course, disqualifies me at this point haha. I thought, oh, walk a dog, or two, etc....
but not right now.
As of now, its basically pawning stuff, to get gas, groceries and then maybe I can do door dash some. IDK. Its ugly. But if I can make it till December - I might be ok. Maybe. IDK.
but not right now.
As of now, its basically pawning stuff, to get gas, groceries and then maybe I can do door dash some. IDK. Its ugly. But if I can make it till December - I might be ok. Maybe. IDK.
Never ever ever try to work for someone who requires you to pay upfront for anything to start a job with them. That’s always a scam.
So... I have a crazy idea. - so I'm not "buying" it but the house is paid off but I'm taking possession. But I wonder - my hope right now is if I can say to a bank, even with my really bad credit - treat like a mortgage, and say, if I only ask for half of what you'd typically get
Yes, I'd have a mortgage but - once I get everything else paid off - it'd be half of what I paid now for rent. then my credit score could improve, I'd have time to find a second job or even rent out one of the bedrooms. And in the mean time - I'd be free from a lot of stress.
IDK if that's possible but if it is, that might be my way out. Let me get on my feet again, yes, more debt, but it'd save me from having my mentral breakdown of today and give me that time and space and grace. Its probably not possible but that's my tentative plan.
Yes, I'd have a mortgage but - once I get everything else paid off - it'd be half of what I paid now for rent. then my credit score could improve, I'd have time to find a second job or even rent out one of the bedrooms. And in the mean time - I'd be free from a lot of stress.
IDK if that's possible but if it is, that might be my way out. Let me get on my feet again, yes, more debt, but it'd save me from having my mentral breakdown of today and give me that time and space and grace. Its probably not possible but that's my tentative plan.
This sounds like a home equity loan, pretty common. A lot of people use these to pay off big purchases or consolidate credit card debt.
Though in this case it'd probably get better rates as its sitting in first position instead of behind another mortgage.
none of us are financial advisors, or at least very few of us, but if you could do it and consolidate debt, that seems like something that may alleviate some stress off of you! Financial stress is one of the worst, and unfortunately something most of us deal with, especially since Covid. Good luck my friend!
FWIW, at least you have a job. I have an acquaintance that was fired from his dads family business today....
Awesome. And well, I hope it works obviously. Afterall the stress today it'd be nice.
Oh, I know I've got it better than many and thta's why I hate complaining in general but today just really stressed me out. My BP was up already after my mom passed, but I lost about 25-30 pounds, was eating better, etc, so that seemed to be better but the last few days or week + my stress has been through the roof.
And yeah, I'm hopeful. No guarantees but if I could get it to work in November that'd be awesome. And it'd be a huge relief stress wise yes.
Sorry about your friend and his job. Hope he's done a decent job of managing things so he has a little bit of a cushion or at least has a way himself of finding a landing spot , at least until he can get back on his feet again.
I was trying to bring humor to a tough situation referring to BF getting **** canned today lol I hope everything works out for you friend!
Thank you my friend! And I hadn't even noticed that, that's how out of it I was lol!
And thank you again ! I was always a big dude, got up to around 330, then 300, then 270-290ish, was 270 in June. Down to about 245 after making some big life style changes - I need to get back to doing Headspace and meditation to help -
but in general I've never felt so great physically. Which makes me sad my parents aren't here to see it but I try to think they're watching and proud of me.
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As many know the last few days have been very trying on me with want I went through Sunday. I've informed my brothers at OTN that I'm going to a temporary hiatus from doing OTN. I'm still going to do my game threads, but after basketball season I maybe on less than usual. Just really struggling right now.
Even with new locks and secure doors when I was at work today all I could focus on was if the house is okay. My mom and I have isu wbb season tickets and tonight is a big one with KSU. But I think I will pass because I won't be able to focus I'll just be worrying if the house is safe.
Even with new locks and secure doors when I was at work today all I could focus on was if the house is okay. My mom and I have isu wbb season tickets and tonight is a big one with KSU. But I think I will pass because I won't be able to focus I'll just be worrying if the house is safe.
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You’re always safe here, rulzzz. Do you have a security camera to help ease your mind when you’re not home?
Been a long time since I've discussed this but thought I'd share a little update. The last few months have been miserable. Absolutely miserable. Tried making things work with my (soon to be) ex wife but it went nowhere. Went to couples therapy which was an absolute joke overall. We rarely talked about us, rather would only talk about how she felt in the moment. Lots of blame thrown my way and we never once even brought up the affair. I would've tried getting out sooner but every time there would be a bad day, it'd follow up with a good day in which she'd reel me right back in with "normalcy", flirting, kissing, I love you's, etc. The final straw was us having two solid weeks in a row where I thought things were making a turn and she ended up telling my therapist "I feel as if my life wouldn't change if he wasn't in it", to which I finally gave up. That killed me.
I asked for a divorce shortly after that and we're now in that process. House has been sold and I'm uprooting my life and starting over in a different spot. I move in shortly and am excited for this next chapter. Even though I'm excited I'm still deeply sad about losing "my person", although your "person" can't be someone that does something like that, right? Either way, I guess it's time to move on.
The one thing I have been extremely thankful for over the course of this miserable quarter of a year has been Iowa State and this website (outside of my friends and family). Iowa State will always be my home and engulfing all forms of content here and interacting with all you hooligans always is a bright spot for my days, even when they may be dark. And if there's one thing that being a Cyclone fan has taught me is heartbreak. Thank you all and even though I don't personally know any of you, I love you all.
Most of my best moments have come after it felt like the rug of life had been pulled out from under me. Hang in there
I just read about what happened to you. I know the unsettling feeling well, as an apartment I was living in was burglarized almost 20 years ago. I can't believe it's been that long, honestly, because I still feel anxious when I leave my home for long periods of time (and even a little when I'm gone for normal daily life). Take the steps you need to try and give yourself peace of mind. I'm sorry you and your family are going through this.
I hope you have a good support system in person, but CF is also here to listen. Take care of yourself and take this new chapter step by step.
My life had that turn where I went through a divorce. It took about 6 months for me to recover. It was a hard 6 months. I didn't believe in Depression or Anxiety and had to find out the hard way. Now I am much strong. Been single for 7 years, will never get married again. Just be careful when you get back in the market. Their are a lot of sharks out there just looking for some guy to be with so they have someone else. Just live your life. Have fun. Go hiking, go do stuff on your own. Once you get past the crazy stuff during the divorce, it will be fun. Also, Prepare yourself for her finding a guy right away. I am talking during the divorce. It almost always happens.
