I'm a flat broke college kid. I make just enough to pay my rent and my utilities and buy gas to get to work. There is never much left over for food, and its getting pretty bad. I'm not in any real danger of starving, but I'll be blunt- if it isn't pasta, its stolen. I've eaten out of dumpsters before, but I don't like doing that. My parents don't have anything left to give me, and my friends have helped as much as they can. I know I have the option of applying for welfare and food stamps, but I don't want to do it. I don't want to be 'that girl' at the grocery store who whips out the food stamps. I don't want to be stared at, and I don't want to be pitied. My pride is fighting me on this. My question is- when is it time to swallow my pride? Should I stick to my guns and make things work, or should I give in and the the government help me? What would you do?
2007-01-21 09:20:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
oh please! you are doing a GOOD THING, studying to become a productive human being to this society. go get food stamps, you need them, your parents have paid taxes all their working lives, and you need help. someday you will give something back to the world because of your education. if you feel badly about it after you recieve your degree you can do something to "give back" if you know what I mean. and do NOT feel ashamed there is NO shame in your game sometimes we all need a little help. good luck
2007-01-21 09:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, if you don't swallow your pride now and accept short-term help from the government, you will be doing yourself and your family and friends a disservice. Having said that, you must finish your education, and things will be brighter in the future, and you will never have to swallow your pride in this way again. It's okay to accept short-term help such as food stamps for a good reason. It's okay.
2007-01-21 09:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you humble yourself...and accept that you can't do anything without the help of other people or the Government.you the right to the society because you are a citizen to that country where you're living.
no man is an island....
2007-01-21 09:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by MACRENE PADASDAO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think its wrong to accept help when you are trying to make your life better.hopefully when you have graduated.things will get better for you.in the meantime.get help.there are people out there abusing the system and they have no conscience.you seem to be genuine.take what is given to you and still hold your head high
2007-01-21 09:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋