I just need some advice

[stressmeout]

Im not even sure if this is the right place to be asking for this kind of advice, but im at the end of my tether i literally don't know where else i can turn. i figure on here there might be someone who will at the very least have a listen. Basically up until June, i was employed as a refrigeration apprentice in my second year. Then the company i was working for went into bankruptcy leaving me unemployed, i no shit applied for probably 50 apprenticeships just trying to find a company to take me on and let me finish my apprenticeship. being a mature apprentice at the ripe age of 24 that was alot easier said then done. So that was in June, i managed to find some part time work which has tied me over until a month ago but apparently i wasnt what they were looking for and got sacked. so essentially im absolutely ruined right now, my rent runs out this week, i have no food, i cant even put fuel in my car to go to interviews and who knows how much longer my phone is going to stay connected, and the little savings i did have are all but dried up now. I have been applying like a crazy man to try and find any work, but this close to Christmas theres just nothing where i live. Im at the point where i just want to give up, im beyond tired, the joys been gone for a while now and its just struggle after struggle. im the only one whose got my back and realize im the only one who can help myself but i wouldnt even know where to begin and am not even sure i care anymore. its like pull myself out of this hole just to work in another shitty job barely earning enough to survive anyway, whats the point. i guess the very fact im on here, tells me im not done just yet but come Thursday when i get kicked out of my house, I don't see me coming back from that and just before Christmas too. It actually makes me laugh in a way like how the heck did i get here.

[geoff]

Hello Stressmeout, I'm really sorry about what's happened, so there are a couple of suggestions, have you been to Centrelink and if so then you can get rent assistance, and if you are told to leave the place where you're staying, then there is an emergency housing, at least there is where I live, where you can live until you can get yourself into a better situation.

Another option is for you to book an appointment with Anglicare, they too have places you can stay at as well, plus they have ideas that might be able to suit you, so can I recommend this.

St Vinnies will be able to give you food vouchers up to a certain amount, it's certainly not a huge amount but will help you.

Hope this helps you.

Geoff.

[baet123]

Hey Stressmeout,

Welcome to the forums and thanks for posting.

Sorry to heard that your struggling at present and I am glad that you have reached out and during my university work placement, I have worked with many people in similar situations as the one you find yourself in.

Please visit an Agency including Metro Assist, Exodus Foundation, Anglicare, Wesley, Catholic Care, St Vincent's, Salvation Army or any other community centres. Most of the agencies lifted above provide emergency financial relief and will be able to assist you with some of your expenses. You are also eligible to receive Coles/Woolies vouchers which you can use at service stations too.If you are able to provide me with information regarding the city or state you live, I will be able to provide you with more specific information about services that are able to assist you.

I know it is a struggle at the moment and I feel for you but it won't last for ever and things will get better. Cliche but true. Keep fighting the good fight and things will turn. Have you tried employment agencies also?

You can also receive financial counselling and also the agencies lifted above may be able to refer you on to employment service agencies and the like.

Look forward to hearing back from you shortly.

Nick.

[JC_1973]

Hi stressmeout, I'm sorry to hear you're having such a bad time. Reading your post I think you should be super proud of yourself for trying so hard at finding more work, it definitely isn't easy and I admire that you are putting yourself out there and actively looking for work. I know that doesn't help your situation but don't give up 🙂 I agree with Geoff, as hard as it is to ask for help, these organisations are there to help people who are suffering hardship. Reach out to them.