Hi there Reddit! Here's my situation.

I've legally been unemployed for about a year and a half. That's because up until recently I was working under the table. I can't give a whole lot of details on exactly what I was doing, but basically, I was working for people who didn't pay me and then made -me- feel bad about it. I lived-in, so work was all the time except when I was sleeping or showering. Often they forgot to pay rent or bills (they were responsible for all the house related expenses) and for a long time (a few months) I never had a hot shower. Not only that, but they wouldn't give me enough money for food and gas; I was constantly running my car well below E, I still have never gotten an oil change (I just top off my oil when I can), and I lost about twelve pounds over the course of living there.



Recently, I got into some legal trouble. With court and ticket related fees I owe them about $5000 (this is the result of several tickets that I couldn't pay [my boss at the time promised help and then never came through; and I can't ask my parents for it when they are already struggling]). I've dug myself into a hole because of my stubbornness and I don't know how to get out of it. I'd feel terrible signing up for Welfare, and against my pride I've already signed up and been accepted for an EBT card, so at least now I can eat.



I literally only have a few scant dollars to my name. I've been job hunting like a fiend; but with the lack of tangible experience for the past year and a half, the job gap on my resume doesn't look good. I'm a hard worker. I push to up the ante and I'm great at getting things done in a quick and thorough way - but there's no way for me to show that effectively in an interview. Not only that, but I have to get a job near me, because I have a suspended license and now a warrant as a result of unpaid tickets.



I've been doing odd jobs to try and keep up with bills, but it hasn't been working well. I no longer have a cell phone. I've been living out of my car. I'm using a netbook from three years ago that has a gigantic crack in the screen. I don't want to have to sell myself for money, but the thought it sorely tempting.



Reddit, I'm only twenty-one. I feel like my life is over. If you can help me - even with just a few cents - it would do more than you know.



I don't know how paypal works, but my email there is EasyEssays2012@gmail.com. If someone knows how it works and can help me, I'd be extremely appreciative.



And for those of you who just read this, thanks to you too. I really appreciate it. Thank you for taking the time to read about my situation.







- Sara.



P.S. I don't know what kind of proof I can post to prove it's me, but if you request proof, I'll gladly give it.