I am starting to get VERY discouraged

**serenity72** · 03-03-2011, 09:27 PM

Thank you for the other ideas. I havent looked at low income houseing. Not saying I shouldnt, but I have heard it can take years to even get approved for it so that is why its keeping me back. I am really tring to find something stable on top of what I do now working from home. I prefer an outside job, but I am looking into working at home more too till I find something on top of what I am doing now. Our landlord now rocks, just wish the place was cheaper.

**Menifeemom** · 03-03-2011, 10:49 PM

I would look into the low income housing. You never know. When we moved to CO my hubby found a great apartment complex that is part of the low income housing system. They evaluate your finances and set your rent accordingly. For us that meant a three bedroom for our family for $835 and it is even in a nice part of town.

**serenity72** · 03-04-2011, 02:08 PM

do you mean section 8 or another type of low income housing?

**KennySoward** · 03-25-2011, 04:35 PM

I'm with the other individual who mentioned freelance writing. If you have any writing skills you can probably join up with (sorry, don't want to get in trouble for posting links) Demand Studios or Suite 101.

I write for them when I'm in between projects or just wanting that extra income.

I guess the trick is to be as creative and resourceful as possible when thinking about making extra income.

**serenity72** · 03-25-2011, 08:16 PM

Ty kenny appreciate it. I am not trying to make excuses, but that i would be bad at. Bad at grammar, spelling, etc..

**GoodThyming** · 03-25-2011, 09:51 PM

Have you considered temping? Could help bring in some extra income and sometimes it leads to a permanent position.

**gmarie** · 03-25-2011, 10:25 PM

Have you tried talking to your landlord about your situation? Maybe you could negotiate a lower rent... or somehow work part of it off by doing repairs or maintenance or something along those lines...

**serenity72** · 03-27-2011, 12:20 AM

gmarie I havent talked to him about it. What I need to cut out would be too much for him to consider. The good thing is I think we may have found somewhere new. Crossing my fingers.

**miss_cas** · 03-28-2011, 12:05 PM

Can you move back in with the parental units or a relative? Do you have any friends who would want to rent with you where you are living now?

Have you tried talking to the day-labor temp agency in town for a job on your days off?

What about plasma donations?

Can you visit the food pantry for your needs? Do you qualify for food stamps or heating assistance?

Sometimes you can find free cell service if you meet the income limits. Watch for ads on your television locally.

Do you live in an expensive neighborhood? Some people will pay you to walk their dogs during the workday. Some people also make a business of cleaning up people's yards of dog poop.

Do you live in a neighborhood with a lot of retirees? In a wealthier area, they will sometimes pay your out of their own pockets to clean up the house, cook, do yard work, shop and transport for doc visits. Sometimes you can even live-in and get a small stipend. This is also an option in a poorer neighborhood but most of the seniors are using their secondary health insurance and have to go through an agency to get a home health aide. (You also need an expensive certification to make $9 an hour plus wear your car out driving all over.) You have to work thru an agency to get this kind of work in a poorer neighborhood.