I had some recent car trouble and the problem has gotten worse. It has caused the mechanic bill to get bigger and bigger and I don't know how I am going to pay for it.
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Hi there, how are you feeling right now?
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I am feeling a high level of anxiety.
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I am really sorry to hear that - I've been there too. Can you tell me more?
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My car had some issues recently and the mechanic bill is adding up and getting bigger and bigger. I am not sure how I am going to pay for it all.
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That sucks. Has the pandemic been making your financial situation worse?
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Yes. My wife lost her job due to it and it has put a larger burden on us financially.
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There is government help available for people who are financially suffering I believe - have you looked into this?
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Yes, unfortunately I make too much money to qualify with my job. It still is a huge burden not having the income we depend on from my wife.
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I am really sorry. Is she able to get any other sort of work, even if it's less well paid?
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We're trying. She has a few interviews set up next week.
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Do you have any friends or family who might be able to help?
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No. We just moved to a new city in the past year so we don't know many people.
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That is a dilemma. What sort of field did your wife work in?
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administrative work.
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Has she considered temping? I did that when I was between permanent jobs and it was quite good.
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No we haven't yet. That's actually a pretty good idea.
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It's not as well paid but you can choose your own hours. There's also online gig work out there too
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Anything would help at this point. We also have a three year old to care for.
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Have you considered going to a food bank? They can be very useful
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We feel bad going to food banks. I make enough money to pay the bills and I know there are others out there in more need. It's just when the unexpected happens it makes things really tight and difficult. We have used up all our savings during the pandemic and I rely on my car to get to and from work.
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You should not feel bad. Have you not donated to food banks yourself when times were better? I used a food bank in a crisis time and now I give back whenever I go shopping
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Thanks for the reminder. We have donated to several places in the past. I appreciate the kind words.
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Everyone needs help sometimes :) And you can pass it forward when things are better for you. On that note I suppose I had better go but I was glad to speak with you!
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Likewise! Thanks again, I really appreciate your time. :]
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