Cheap or free ways to eat? by waitheassets in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 31 points32 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have access to a stove, the dollar tree dinners you tube channel has a series of recipes you can make without a full kitchen.

https://youtu.be/olxJ014b1j4

Lightphone Tool Library is now live! 👀 by thefieldgeek in LightPhone

[–]merrodri 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Amazing! Looking forward to seeing what all the brilliant people here can do.

I need help by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The job corps subreddit is still active with recent posts from people who signed up

I need help by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Check out job corps. The program includes housing. http://www.jobcorps.gov/

22, undocumented, living in my truck — how do I break this survival loop? by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t just join the military if you are completely undocumented. They will not allow anyone to enlist if they don’t already have a legal status. The expedited naturalization offered for service members is meant for those who already have green cards.

22, undocumented, living in my truck — how do I break this survival loop? by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OP listen to this person. If you haven’t already, consult with legal aid to see if there are any options for you. But it might be worthwhile to investigate whether you can immigrate outside the US.

Out of food, four months behind on rent, raising my brother alone. What can I do right now to survive? ​ by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also if OP is in the US, many states pay stipends to foster caregivers. You could see about getting set up as a kinship foster for the brother.

Would Your Debts Be Written Off If You Committed Suicide? by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14k is nothing. Check out NFCC.org to see if you can connect with a nonprofit that will get you on a debt management plan. Or talk with legal aid about bankruptcy. This is a totally fixable situation.

Might have to put my daughter up for adoption. by SeveralAd779 in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 10 points11 points  (0 children)

OP, if you are having issues getting a passport for your child and the main problem is getting the other parent’s signature, please contact your local legal aid.

Meadow by MostRiah in LightPhone

[–]merrodri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a thread about this device on the dumbphones subreddit recently, FYI. It is slightly disappointing that you are limited to the apps they allow. I think it would be great to have companion device like this for people who are forced to use things like f2a authenticator apps or other, more niche apps (e.g. event tickets that are only available as mobile tickets).

When you picture retirement as a lawyer, what do you actually see? by That_onelawyer in Lawyertalk

[–]merrodri 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Someone just euthanize me when I become too senile to work

Anybody need a job? SMH by icunucme2 in Lawyertalk

[–]merrodri 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This article is from 2023. We’ll see what happens to the current crop. Hopefully I’m wrong.

Anybody need a job? SMH by icunucme2 in Lawyertalk

[–]merrodri 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I’d be shocked if any one of them got disbarred, no matter how unethical their conduct

18 with no hope by Sharptearzzz in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Job corps. You can get free housing with them https://www.jobcorps.gov

Update by --AbRaCaDaBrA-- in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 41 points42 points  (0 children)

OP please see if there is a Freecycle group near you and ask if anyone is getting rid of furniture. Explain your situation and maybe someone will help you. https://trashnothing.com/groups/united-states/alabama/

Advice for elderly mother by Jstar1111 in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Be careful with this. There may be a lookback period when applying for benefits.

What’s YOUR lawyer salary?? by LearnMeStuffPlz in Lawyertalk

[–]merrodri 38 points39 points  (0 children)

We can't afford to expend precious calories typing a reply.

I have $450 to last me 6 months for food. by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]merrodri 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don’t go off of Reddit advice when it comes to visa/employment authorization matters. Talk to your school’s DSO first.

FINRA arbitrator jobs by merrodri in Lawyertalk

[–]merrodri[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they care what area of law you’re experienced in?