Originally Posted by bea2nappy

@Sam Happy Birthday my bday twin. Keep doing what you have to do. I've definitely been where you were and its not pretty but you CAN get through this! I say "were" because you are coming out of this. Sometimes we have to go through a season of lack to appreciate the blessings that God has waiting for you. Remember...weeping may endure for a night but joy coming in the morning! And the darkest part of night it just before the break of day!

Originally Posted by wutie

you shouldn't be helping your friend when you ain't got a pot to piss in yourself! (my mom always says thay hehe) i'm sure your friend will understand.. you gotta take care of you first! THEN one day when you've made it you can help others

Originally Posted by CurlCrazed89

+1. Money is tight over here too. Its nice that you want to help your friend but you come first. You can't be messing up your credit & paying late fees if you don't have to.


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Originally Posted by HonnyBrown

Sam, what you are going through is trying and frustrating but you will make it through!

Regarding phone bills, I was in the same situation. I called Verizon to extend my due date and they told me that they automatically give a 10 day grace period. My December bill was beyond late. I ended up paying them almost a week after I said I would (letting them know, of course). They didn't cut my phone off, but they cut off my internet for a week.

Have you checked on campus for jobs? What about temp agencies? They often have weekend or evening assignments.

Wutie, I also have a degree in Chemistry. Congrats to you for getting your MS! Have you looked at OnAssignment? They are a temp agency for scientists. Aerotek is a temp agency for scientists and engineers.

Good luck, ladies! It may get worse before it gets better. Stay in school and keep your faith in God. Things will work out for you.

Originally Posted by HonnyBrown

Sam, what you are going through is trying and frustrating but you will make it through!

Regarding phone bills, I was in the same situation. I called Verizon to extend my due date and they told me that they automatically give a 10 day grace period. My December bill was beyond late. I ended up paying them almost a week after I said I would (letting them know, of course). They didn't cut my phone off, but they cut off my internet for a week.

Have you checked on campus for jobs? What about temp agencies? They often have weekend or evening assignments.

Wutie, I also have a degree in Chemistry. Congrats to you for getting your MS! Have you looked at OnAssignment? They are a temp agency for scientists. Aerotek is a temp agency for scientists and engineers.

Good luck, ladies! It may get worse before it gets better. Stay in school and keep your faith in God. Things will work out for you.

Originally Posted by SamPhisticated

I have checked in campus, all the had was a note taker. $8/hourly 5 hours a week.

The temp agencies aren't that great but I have checked around.

Right now I do audience work ($8-$10/hour 2-8 hours a day) but it's not enough because I don't get booked everyday.

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Originally Posted by HonnyBrown

I just saw that you are in Los Angeles!

Farmer John is always hiring. Just go to the plant early and you will see people waiting outside. They are in Vernon. I used to work there, and it's a great company. They are owned by Hormel now.

Teledyne Reynolds may also be hiring. They are next to Marina del Rey. They are a widget factory.

The AppleOne downtown is a great temp agency. They place all over LA County.

If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know.

Originally Posted by HonnyBrown

If you're willing to do it, make up a resume for an administrative assistant for 3 years. Use me as a reference. I still have my 310 area code.

If you're willing to do it, I'll PM you the information (the company name, industry and my phone number).

You have enough experience to answer a friggin phone.