I can't find a job and need to pay my rent what should I do?

Question

I have signed onto some agencies but no work has come my way this week. I'm thinking of going on the streets to beg soon.
I'm not joking about what I just said. I'm not lazy am a hard worker but can't stand on my feet for long periods of time.

Answer 1

Go to the job centre and sign on you can also get help with your rent and council tax.

Answer 2

Girl, I'm in the same situation. I don't know where do you live but if you're living in a rural area, being a minority even though with education like my case, you're screwed since they won't hire minorities but yet they hire meth addicts. I have been 1 month unemployed without getting a decent chance to get back my life. I have been discriminated in a car dealer because even with an Associates, I didn't get into Administrative Assistant position under the excuse that I don't have any experience, even thought I have 11 months experience working as a Acountant Assistant. And on top of that she asked me "Why don't you start cleaning houses for a living? They pay good!" After that call I got a severe panic attack. The town that I'm living there's no high paid jobs except for Dave Smith Motors which are racist and I can't work at Fast Foods or Hotels because I'm very tired of it.

Getting a new job is the most difficult task rather than quitting, but you have to keep on moving in order not to lose your roof above your head. Be aggressive on your searches, interviews and even resumes, Show that you're interested and motivated. Get into a positive attitude even thought you don't feel like it. I hope a best high paid job for you. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Are you disabled or just have certain health problems? Vocational Rehabilitation Service in your area might be able to help you with this. In the mean time there may be other things you can do such as temp agencies that might help you find some place where you can work several hours a day even stuffing envelopes. I know it's demeaning but it will get you there. I had to do it myself in order to pay my rent and food bills. It will at least get you started until something else comes along. Also perhaps look into working from the comfort of your own home? Are you opened to the idea of bringing in additional stream of income? Take a look at where I got started at http://www.bedavis1.mywayout.net. You might like what you see, you just never know what you'll find til you find it.
Good luck!

Answer 4

sleep on the benches. I'm also not joking. Don't beg unless you really need to. I think that going without food is a more serious problem than no shelter. Offer to help at restaurants or cafes in return for meals. Once you taken care of that, work for money to pay your rent.

Answer 5

Look in Yellow pages for an employment agency called Labour Ready. You don't state your skills, but they employ everybody from chefs,factory workers, to hgv drivers.They also pay at the end of each day so you should be able to get your rent together.See what they can do for you.

Answer 6

My advice would be to look for work in the advertising telesales business. Most firms pay weekly and if you show promise will keep you on your feet.

Alternatively, sod your rent and leave this toilet country and head off into the sun. Work can always be found at the major tourist destinations like Tenerife or Benidorm.

Answer 7

Is there any places in your city that have "day laborers" Like home depot or Lowes?

Other than getting work thru a temp agency Its a rough spot to be in.

Social services may be able to get you an emergency
check for your rent...

Answer 8

Try going on the streets, but don't beg, sell your body. You will get a lot more for it. Also you won't have to worry about being on your feet too long.

Answer 9

Sell The Big Issue

Answer 10

Assuming you are checking bulletin boards and classified ads, have you looked under Miscellaneous in employment classifieds? There are a lot of jobs that don't require standing on your feet and don't require a college degree. Get something to do for now.