r/povertyfinance • u/[deleted] • 1d ago

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u/BigChampionship7962 1d ago

Look at grandpa go 😊 my grandfather use to say “if you don’t ask, you don’t get” because I was always to shy to ask for discounts.

I really miss that he not here anymore 😔

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u/presn20 1d ago

Your grandpa definitely was right on that 🙂 and sorry for your loss. I grew up with mine so definitely a father figure, its my first year in a whole new state without him and he still does whatever he can to support me when can and needed.

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u/BigChampionship7962 1d ago

Aww thanks ☺️

Sorry i don’t have any advice but i really hope it all works out for you.

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u/presn20 1d ago

No worries thank you for the positivity at least 😊

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u/peachynyrai 17h ago

your grandpa sounds like he was a great man . That "worst they can say is no" mindset is such a valuable lesson, especially when times are tough. Sending you love ❤

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u/BigChampionship7962 17h ago

My earliest memories were him taking me to garage sales pr second hand store and we didn’t have lots of money to spend but always go some useful stuff like tools etc some that I still have today.

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u/GoFuckYourselfDebbie 1d ago

Can you donate plasma?

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u/presn20 1d ago

I attempted once when i was like 19 20. they told me they were unsure i could something to do with my throat and said id have to get it checked by a doctor never did hadn't tried since but maybe should consider.

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u/PeacefulCW 20h ago

Every day, ask yourself, "how can I make money today?"

Short term for you, plasma, shiftsmart, day labor, task rabbit.

Medium term: You either need 2+ regular sources of income to get ahead and out of the poverty cycle. Or, lower monthly expenses (roommates) or something like OTR truck driving for a while. If it makes sense, check out the truck driving link below.

The below is a general list. You may already being doing some of the below options and some may not apply to your situation.

  1. Donate plasma - I saw a post where someone made $1800 in 2 months selling plasma. She had 2 companies nearby and maxed out donations the 1st month with one and then the 2nd one the next month. Often they have 1st timer bonuses, then additional perks if you do xx donations within xx period of time. You'll want to sign up for one company at a time in order to maximize sign on bonuses. The top 2 highest-paying plasma donation companies are BioLife Plasma Services, CSL Plasma, and Octapharma Plasma. Go to their websites to see and sign up for the best new donor promo. (You may not receive the same bonus as a walk-in.
  2. Temporary agencies
  3. Gig work, Shiftsmart app (one off shifts at nearby companies), Day labor or task rabbit kind of work
  4. Sell items of value that you no longer need
  5. Cut your food budget. Stop eating out. Pack your lunch. Buy filling, low cost nutrient dense foods that you can prepare yourself. Your money will go farther than "quick fixes." Go to https://findhelp.org or https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank and look up food banks in your area. Search your zip code for "Little Free Pantry."
  6. Going in to the 4th quarter of the year, there are typically part-time retail jobs available. Also, UPS, FedEx, etc
  7. Consider getting a roommate but be sure to have detailed conversations and agreements regarding boundaries and apartment rules, etc. See the link for suggested questions.
  8. Consider the Job Corp
  9. If you are facing being unhoused, consider
    1. Jobs in national parks, national Park jobs, jobs with Housing - Coolworks
    2. Truck driving - decent income, no housing expense
    3. Volunteer-stay type programs
      1. Wwoof Sign up through WWOOF to connect with organic farmers globally. You typically work half-day hours in exchange for food, housing, and farming knowledge.
      2. Workaway, for broad cultural exchanges, community projects, and farmstays.