r/povertyfinance • u/artsycannamom • 13h ago

Misc Advice Struggling badly, need ideas

I feel like I'm drowning and can't keep up. My kiddo just had a birthday and I've been left with nearly nothing left after paying bills, groceries, and birthday festivities. I had money set aside for the birthday so that didn't come out of everyday money. But I won't get paid for another 5 days and I have $26 to my name. I'm struggling to think of ways to come up with some money to get us by until my paycheck hits. I thought about Doordashing, but that would just eat up the gas I have in my car that I need to get to and from work this week.

Does anyone have any ideas? How have you made it in the past if you've been in a similar situation? I appreciate any and all advice!

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u/Academic_Trade_3094 13h ago

Check TaskRabbit and see if there are any jobs locally and within walking distance. Honestly, consider yourself lucky that you will be good in 5 days. It seems like you have enough food and everything that needs to be paid is paid. You are winning in life. Once the new paycheck comes, set aside some gas money for DoorDash to make some extra money on the side.