How do people pay the bills when only get unemployment?

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Re: How do people pay the bills when only get unemployment?

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Hello Jason,
While of course it is challenging, the good thing is the job market is booming . There are more open jobs than people to work them, so you should be very quickly able to get a new job and start making some money. Even just to get started. While you do that, there is emergency help from many groups and places too, and find list of local emergency assistance programs.
Soren wrote: Sun Jun 16, 2024 10:35 am My name is Jason. I am having a financial hardship and in need for help paying my rent and utility.
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How do people pay the bills when only get unemployment?

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My name is Jason. I am having a financial hardship and in need for help paying my rent and utility.
It all started when I got laid off from my job and now I get unemployment. How are people suppose to live only on unemployment benefits? My car stopped working and can't afford to fix it nor get a new car. I have a 12-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl that need lots of expenses between diapers and clothing and food, I'm barely affording them. My wife Mouna is a housewife with no income. To get through this month’s expenses, I have used most of my credit cards.
Currently, my income is $450 a week from the unemployment department that barely covers our financial needs.
So far, I have sent my resume to multiple schools, and I am getting many interviews and good feedback. One school is offering me 3 classes for the next semester which starts in September (when you teach more than 2 classes, you automatically get medical insurance.), until then, I need help with the month of August and maybe September.
I am having trouble paying my bills with unemployment. I am behind on utilities ($750), bills and my rent ($2200) especially that my credit cards are maxed.
Any help with rent, utilities and other bills would be greatly appreciated.
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