Money woes

[g-scared]

I have a problem that I get stressed very easily by money, even when the problems are small. I have some significantly large underlying issues, I guess when the little instances remind me of this I get overwhelmed. I'm completely broke at the moment, not to mention indebted. So, this happens often. I hate mooching off of people, and if I get even the smallest hint of a complaint it affects me very strongly. Currently, I'm starving myself because I would rather not ask for food, and cleaning the house. I can't wait to start working!

I don't want to feel sorry for myself or anything like that. I just need to figure out a way to accept my terrible financial situation and try to make it better.

I guess if I wasn't dissatisfied with my situation though, I wouldn't change... Hmm... I can't wait to start working. Maybe I just need a little bit of patience?

 

[Jazzey]

What is your current situation g-scared? Are you a student?

 

[g-scared]

I had to drop out of graduate school to work and make money for my last year.

It is a little complicated because I resided in USA, studied in Holland, and am now living in Caracas.

The job market in my hometown is rather bleak, and in Venezuela, at least I have family.

I have a job, and am waiting to start soon. I want a cell phone and I don't know what I will wear once I start working because my wardrobe is completely shabby right now. I have trouble asking my dad for money because his credit is ruined and he is considering bankruptcy. I'm in debt by 40k in student loans, and about 6k in credit cards. Uff! And I want to find a scholarship to go back to the Netherlands. Its a dream... I miss my friends, my classes... I was really happy there and sad to leave.

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I don't want to feel sorry for myself though. I know that there are people in much worse situations than I. I should be glad at least that I finished one year, and only have one more year left to study.

 

[Jazzey]

Yes, I can see that it is a little complicated. I think finding a scholarship is an excellent idea G. Also maybe look at grants.

I understand your frustration with the money woes. Just hang tight a little longer. When you start your job, then you'll feel a little more settled.

I wouldn't worry too much about the clothes - these you can replenish as you work there...Student debt and credit card debts - yes, I'm familiar with both. It take a while to pay them off G, and that's ok.

For right now, just relish this new job, and definitely start looking for scholarships and grants to get you back to graduate school. I don't know how it works in Holland, but here in Canada, you can also teach at the university while you're doing your graduate work - and it pays well. Maybe this is another option for you?

 

[g-scared]

Yes! There is a position I applied for already, for the college newspaper. It pays well, would offset the majority of my tuition.

And well, I have some credit protection paper work and a scholarship deadline mid month. I guess I should just keep looking. Its a large world, but the competition is fierce.

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I think for now Ive decided to spend the little money I have on food, and try to be as cheap as possible. I feel better when I do things like that.. clean, cook, save money...

 

[Jazzey]

:2thumbs: good plan G.

 

[the sister]

g just wanted to say i can relate having money problems myself cant really offer any advice i have no answers but make sure you eat or else you will be ill pay the bills first and food second food is important take care.

 

[g-scared]

yes, i'm sure. its weird. i get a lot of ups and downs. i know i'll feel down again, but for now your posts helped. i think i'm going to go get some cheap groceries, and do some web work. maybe i'll also explore free-lance opps.

the dollar stretches pretty far here in caracas...

thanks

 

[Daniel E.]

i think i'm going to go get some cheap groceries

BTW, though from a U.S. perspective:

http://forum.psychlinks.ca/dieting-...gement/15153-healthy-foods-for-under-1-a.html

 

[g-scared]

cool. i'll check it out.

thanks!