A quick update to anyone concerned, I was able to get help from my aunt to pay my rent, so I'm still housed. I'm not sure how to make next month's, but I have some time. Currently, though, I have an appointment Monday to get my cast removed, xrays done again to make sure it's healing, and the cast replaced. My co-pay for this appointment is $50, which I do not have. It's kind of important, and also it's hard for me to schedule around work and having to ride the bus. PayPal is sgriffith0891 at geemail CashApp is $sgriffith0891 Any help is appreciated. As an aside, my wrist does feel like it's healing well, so I doubt I'll need surgery.

I'm having to pay my rent late and also had to miss two days of work this week due to being unable to travel in a hurricane. I don't have PTO left so that will be unpaid. I need the money by Wednesday at the latest. I'm going to try to contact social services to see if I can get rental assistance in the meantime. My PayPal is sgriffith0891 at geemail dot com CashApp is $sgriffith0891 Thank you all!

chat isame • 3w ago • 97%

Vent Post - Fuck Capitalism

So last week I broke my wrist. I naively thought work would cover my wages because I am full-time, have full benefits, and work for a fortune whatever company. It's a fucking grocery store. Turns out I have to submit a form to get paid. No one told me this, so I did not get paid today. I was going to be late on rent because I don't make enough, but now I don't think I can make rent at all. I'm so close to just getting in contact with some travelers I know and checking out. I gave it a go right? But I don't want to. I want to live a quiet life with a little apartment, no kids. Just let me have a studio and a fulfilling job. I take a lot of pride in my work. It's simple. I'm a produce clerk. But I work for a big company, and they do as they do. Nothing is good enough. Nothing we do is good enough. So my pride is gone. I come in, work, go home. I do not care. I wanted to be management. No way in hell. I'm exhausted, comrades. I don't know what to do.

I'll try to keep it short because I'm sure people are tired of hearing about it. The week that I was out with my broken wrist, I thought would be paid. I've never had a job with PTO or sick time before. I'd used my allotted PTO for the year. So I put in my requests as serious medical (injury), assuming they'd pay me and then if I was found to be fraudulent they'd claw that back. Oh boy, am I naive. Definitely feeling stupid for a grown ass man. So needless to say I didn't get a paycheck as I was supposed to. My apartment complex agreed yesterday to let me pay rent late on the 9th, and I'd just be responsible for the late fees within two weeks of the 9th. I could have pulled that off with about ~30 left between the next two weeks, but I'd still have a place to stay. So now I'm here. I don't know what else to do. I'm going to go get the paperwork for FMLA (medical leave) signed by the doctor today, but this process can take weeks and I'm not even 100% sure it will work, as someone made a comment about it not kicking in for two weeks. I took that to mean FMLA won't kick in unless it was bad enough for me to be out of work for two weeks. Guess I should have milked that doctor's note huh? So, I hate landlords, I hate capitalism. I have a couple groceries thanks to the fine folks here the other day, but now I need ~460 (this check will be complete and I can cover the other 300) by the 9th, plus the normal bills and such I was hoping to cover this week, along with groceries and etc, totaling 100. I'll accept any advice in this situation as well, but I think I'm on top of it now. I just didn't realize I was supposed to be filling out paperwork while I was sitting in the ER and had no idea what was happening... So actual long story short: Got hurt, work/capitalism fucked me, and I'm short on short-term bills to the tune of $100 and need an additional ~460 by the 9th. I don't expect the comm to make up all this difference, but I don't have friends with any available resources at the moment. I'm resourceful and will keep trying, but I'm in a tough spot. With my wrist broken there's not much side work I can do. Thank you all so much. I'm trying really hard not to freak out about this. I really don't want to be homeless and start over again. PayPal is sgriffith0891 at gee mail dot com CashApp is $sgriffith0891 P.S. In other news, I'm pretty sure I'm easing some of my coworkers more and more left, so that's fun!

[Thank you!] So basically here's the story: Last week I broke my wrist and now I'm in a cast for ~8 weeks. I've been on shaky financial footing for a while, but that set me back even more. Had to spend money on Ubers and extra food, copays, etc. I'm okay and back to work on light duty. I'm going to talk to my apartment complex today to see if I can pay late this month without the late fees, because that's about the only way I can afford it. I'll be behind for next, but I have more time to adjust for that. There's two paychecks between now and the 9th that will total just shy of 800, which is just enough to pay rent plus a few essentials. Then there's three more checks after that in October, so hopefully I can actually get caught up this time. This treadmill is really starting to beat me down. On top of that, I've got little to no food currently. I got a little help here the other day, but unfortunately I'm a hungry boy and even just buying chicken legs and rice and a couple veggies doesn't go very far. So this one is a bit open-ended, I suppose. I am most likely *going* to need more help coming up, as I can't even do lawn work on the side. But for the moment, I need some food and a thing of toilet paper. I ate the last of my chicken and rice last night, and my stomach is starting to grumble. I should have posted then but thought I might have something else in the works. That didn't pan out. Thank all of you so much for the help you give - not just to me but to everyone here. I am amazed at the things this community has been able to accomplish, just watching the requests being fulfilled. You all are fucking amazing. For anyone interested, it's a minimally displaced scaphoid fracture. I just took a little tumble off my bike. Nothing dramatic or exciting; honestly it was kind of embarrassing.

[Need Met! Thank you!] I just need 20 or so for some groceries. Thank you all!

So, I managed to fall off my bike and fracture my wrist. I went to the ER on Friday and an internal medicine referral today, who referred me to ortho surgery for them to check it out and make a treatment recommendation, and whether or not I need surgery. For the hospital visit day, which took about 8 hours for me to get a splint/brace and the referral, I spent money on Ubering to and from, plus a stop for ibuprofen, plus food for myself and my friend that went with me. All that to say I'm now broke, and I am supposed to go to ortho tomorrow, which should be a $50 copay. I think I'm okay on other things for now, and that is my main concern. Apparently this particular bone can just die if not addressed, I work exclusively with my hands - stocking groceries and cutting fruit - so I can't work right now at all. Not at least until I see the appropriate doctors. I do have coverage through work and should be fine there, or as fine as I ever was with what I was making. So, in short, in need of $50 to cover a medical copay. Paypal is sgriffith0891 at geemail dot com CashApp is $sgriffith0891 Thank you, friends! P.S. I made it 33 years without breaking a bone!

I'm out of money and food until Tuesday night, so I could really use some help. Anything at all is helpful right now. I just spent my last 1.60 on three cups of ramen for lunch at work. Thank you, comrades.

[Thank you!] I could really use some help with groceries. I get paid tonight but it's all going to my past-due rent. I'm having to pay like 120 in late fees this month because I couldn't make it happen on time. So I just need some food. Thank you all so much. Life has kind of thrown me a curve ball in terms of a couple personal relationships and I could really do without the added stress of trying to figure out how I'm eating. Also, if anyone has suggestions on good poverty food please feel free to share!

chat isame • 2mo ago • 87%

Pride Gear?

This may be the wrong comm. Sorry if it is. I recently misplaced my pride lanyard, along with my keys. The keys have been replaced. I'd like to buy something pansexual-themed, as that is how I identify. Does anyone have any good sources for such things? I found a seller on Etsy that sold chainmaille pieces (I used to make them), but my order was cancelled. I assume the shop is defunct. A lanyard isn't necessary, but something subtle that I can wear at a major grocery chain would be good. We're allowed *_a little_* personal expression. Shipping in the US is a requirement.

[Thank you!] Hello all you wonderful people. I come here today with a less dire request than usual. I've managed to more or less stay on top of my bills, and with a little help from a friend with food stamps, I have food. I do, however, need a new pair of work pants. The one pair that I currently own has developed a hole in the ass. Fortunately, it's on the left hip pocket, and the pocket liners are dark colored like the pants, so you can't see my underwear or anything. But it still doesn't look good, and I feel a draft that makes me paranoid. Looks like I can get a pair of Dickie's at Walmart for ~25 + tax, so that's what I'm requesting. I've lost so much weight in the last year that I don't even know what size I am anymore, so I'll have to go try some on. But there's a Walmart a little over two miles from my apartment, so I can walk or bus there. I appreciate any help. Thank you all! PayPal: sgriffith0891 at geemail dot com CashApp: $sgriffith0891 Thank you comrades!

My bike has a flat, so I'm currently relying on coworkers for rides, which I don't like doing. I could also use some supplemental groceries. Those who keep up with the little mess that is my life will be glad to know that I've stopped losing weight and I'm feeling a lot better. The unfortunate side effect of that is it means I am eating a ridiculous amount of food some days to offset my expenditure at work. I'm mostly buying pork chops, potatoes, a green vegetable of some variety and ramen or rice for carbs. So nometimes I think I'm cooking enough for two meals and I just go through it all. But this is an improvement to uncontrollabled weight loss. 40 should be enough if I'm careful. PayPal: sgriffith0891@gmail.com CashApp: $sgriffith0891 Thank you all so much!

movies isame • 2mo ago • 100%

Good Old Or Old Style Sci-Fi Recommendations

I've got a friend coming over in a couple days and we decided we were in the mood to watch some old fashioned sci-fi. Or, something newer would work as well. I'd like to find something with a leftist bent, but I'm unsure where to start, or what's out there. I've never been a big movie buff. Suggestions?

I've got a little instant brown rice but no meat left. I need some TP and to buy a plunger, apparently, because waiting for maintenance to come do it is getting a little silly. I've been walking up to the office to use the restroom. I get paid tomorrow but about $310 of the $340 my direct deposit must be purchased as a money order and put towards rent, otherwise there's no way I'll be able to pay it come next week. Thanks for any help that can be given. PayPal: sgriffith0891 at geemail dot com CashApp: $sgriffith0891 You are all amazing.

I bought my money order for rent again, so that's set aside, but now I need more food. I know I'm back here every week and I'm trying to get out of this cycle. Because of your help and the help of some in-person friends, I've finally been eating properly this last week or so. I'm getting lots of protein and I don't feel so weak and tired all the time, even though I worked eight days straight while not sleeping well. So the help I have been getting has been a life saver, without question. I'll be on my feet soon, I think. I'm trying, comrades. Anything helps, thank you all! PayPal: sgriffith0891 at gmail dot com CashApp: $sgriffith0891 o7

I just need groceries. I bought the money order for rent, and now I'm broke. $40 for food will probably do it. I have some pork chops still, about two day's worth. CashApp: $sgriffith0891 PayPal: sgriffith0891@gmail.com

Thank you! I put aside a quarter of my rent this week, as I'm determined to pay it myself. But I need toilet paper and more money for food. I went shopping and got what I could, pork chops mostly, but it wasn't enough and will be gone soon. I talked with my boss today that I can't keep killing myself like this. I can't afford to eat enough food to make up for my energy expenditure. My job is literally killing me, mentally and physically. I can't stop shedding weight, and that's while I'm putting on muscle, so I'm actually losing more in a way. I'm down to 139. I'm 5 10 and broad shouldered. That's way too light. I've got job applications out and I've got in touch with some contacts that are going to look for me. I'm working to not even survive. I'm so tired. Like my soul is weary at this point. I need to schedule therapy really badly but can't afford it. I need new work pants because I've lost so much weight mine are probably 5 inches too big in the waist. I don't even know what my size is anymore. I also need to update the addy on my driver's license so I can then get my marijuana card renewed, which is about 100 all told. That's the only way I have to medicate myself right now. I need a new phone as mine is a shitty one a friend gave me, and it crashes just using the text now app that I have to use because I can't afford a phone bill anymore. I'm trying really hard not to let life break me but I'm struggling. But for right now, I just need toilet paper and some groceries. Thank you comrades, even if all you have is advice or kind words. I'm not in a great spot mentally right now, so anything is helpful. I love all you internet strangers. If it wasn't for Hexbear being the way it is and teaching me what it has, and not even accounting for the financial help, I don't know where I'd be, or if I would even still be, at all. I hope you're all doing well. Cashapp: $sgriffith0891 PayPal: sgriffith0891 gmail com Thank you, again.

Need is met. Thank you! Go help someone else, please! I get paid tomorrow night, so I don't need much. But I work tomorrow and will definitely need fuel to throw truck and bust my ass like I do. I've got two small potatoes and maybe a cup of rice right now. I applied for a second job today, with my apartment complex. That would discount my rent and pay me. Hopefully it comes through. I don't know anything about being a maintenance tech, but I can learn just about anything. I'm doing my best, friends. PayPal: sgriffith0891 at gee mail Cashapp: $sgriffith0891

My phone bill is 45 and I've got 15 (25 now!) available for it. While not incredibly critical, I do use my phone to catch the bus, tracking it as well as my bus pass. I also ride my bicycle in the morning at 3am before the buses run, and not having a way to contact my work or a friend if something goes wrong makes me nervous. Sorry to be back again so soon. Please take care of people needing food and such first. Thank you all so much. Cashapp: $sgriffith0891 PayPal: sgriffith0891 at gmail dot com

Edit: Holy shit, thank you! I'd like to leave open my DMs for insight or advice, but the financial need is met. Please don't post to the thread as not to bump it, to allow others to be seen. Due to an apparently emerging mental health issue which has caused me to have what appear to be brand-new manic depressive episodes, of which I've had two in the past month, I've made some poor decisions and my rent is late. I have 275 of the currently 773. I get paid another 340 tomorrow, but I'll need groceries at a minimum. So ~300 toward rent. If I pay on the last possible day, 8/8, it would be 803. Not to give the sob story, but I feel details are deserved. I have a son with a now ex that was born when I was 19. I'm 33 and making 15 an hour. I'm full time with benefits. So 70 a week plus a total of 90 a week for our mandatory insurance. So my take-home is 340 a week. Rent plus utilities is running about 709 a month. There's not much wiggle room there. I just took a week off with PTO because I had one of these episodes. I started off manic, then went real dark and drank, etc. None of this is anyone's fault but my own. I'm fully aware that everything I've described is a direct consequence of one of my choices. I am offered 25 a visit mental healthcare through my employer. As soon as I get rent paid I'm scheduling. It's been a few years and clearly it's not just anxiety I can manage with medical marijuana anymore. I haven't drank in three days, since I pulled myself out of this last spiral. There's a lot of potential in my job. Once I get to a point I can transfer anywhere in my region of the country. I even enjoy what I do. I can make good money, in a year or so. So I know this is a big ask and I'm also seeking help from family and friends. But we're all struggling. I see all the posts here and we're all struggling here, too. I delayed asking because I hate this. It's too much. But I got my three day notice today. I thought I had more time. I'm going to call the complex in the morning and see if they will work with me as they did once in the past, but it's still $10 a day. This community has gotten me through some rough times and I don't like asking more and more. Literally helped feed me and keep me off the street. But I need help. Thank you for listening, comrades. I also welcome any advice or insight. I have friends who are both bipolar and bpd, but I'm not as educated as I should be. I just know something is definitely wrong. PayPal: sgriffith0891 at Gmail Cashapp: $sgriffith0891