So I am in a currently failing industry (animation)
I end my current gig on July 5th.
There are no jobs to be had and previously the writers strike put me out of work for 8 months. There is also talks of a strike within Animation. Negotiations for our union end on July 31st, meaning jobs will not open up for someone in my specific position till maybe October IF a deal is reached.
My savings is basically nothing ($250.00)
I am applying for anything and everything but if you all have any suggestions please lay them on me.
I receive $3200 every two weeks ( contract basis - contracts are usually 6 months in my field)
My current monthly bills include:
$600 - Car Payment - 13k left on this - Financed in 2020 for 37k
$577 - Rent - This may be negotiable, but my partner is also unemployed
$ 150 - Car Insurance
$ 510 - American Express (21k)
$ 650 - Chase Credit Cards (2) (26k)
$ 350 - Best Buy Credit Card (10k)
$300 + - Taking care of four animals/groceries/etc.
I will be getting $1800 a month for 5 months with my current unemployment balance, which means I'm screwed unless I find a job by September.
I am attempting to save at least 3k to be able to afford all my bills, but I am very worried.
I have been selling on Mercari and plan to sell off a lot of things i own.
I've just been doing the basics as of late, no excess spending, but I am swimming in debt.
If any of you can take time out to give me financial advice I would greatly appreciate it.
I end my current gig on July 5th.
There are no jobs to be had and previously the writers strike put me out of work for 8 months. There is also talks of a strike within Animation. Negotiations for our union end on July 31st, meaning jobs will not open up for someone in my specific position till maybe October IF a deal is reached.
My savings is basically nothing ($250.00)
I am applying for anything and everything but if you all have any suggestions please lay them on me.
I receive $3200 every two weeks ( contract basis - contracts are usually 6 months in my field)
My current monthly bills include:
$600 - Car Payment - 13k left on this - Financed in 2020 for 37k
$577 - Rent - This may be negotiable, but my partner is also unemployed
$ 150 - Car Insurance
$ 510 - American Express (21k)
$ 650 - Chase Credit Cards (2) (26k)
$ 350 - Best Buy Credit Card (10k)
$300 + - Taking care of four animals/groceries/etc.
I will be getting $1800 a month for 5 months with my current unemployment balance, which means I'm screwed unless I find a job by September.
I am attempting to save at least 3k to be able to afford all my bills, but I am very worried.
I have been selling on Mercari and plan to sell off a lot of things i own.
I've just been doing the basics as of late, no excess spending, but I am swimming in debt.
If any of you can take time out to give me financial advice I would greatly appreciate it.
Statistics: Posted by plumtart_09 — Thu May 09, 2024 9:25 pm — Replies 2 — Views 247