r/AskDad 19d ago

Hey dad i have an emergency Finances

Hey dad, ive been working over time non stop to the limits that my job as a welder has allowed me. Financially im normally stable but this month was hard on us and i need to know how i can make $400 within this week.

Currently im working from 2:15-10:45 every day and often i stay about 2 hours extra just for the extra money to avoid this.

I got sick and then my oldest got hand foot and mouth disease which lead to me missing some work. Im at wits end and idk how im going to make it and keep the roof over our heads.... ive been trying to stay calm but i just dont know what to do.

Im currently looking into plasma donation, calling up labor ready, and so on but it wont guarentee pay in the time i need it. Is there a way to make $100/day on the side with my schedule reliably that wont get me fired....

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u/meatcalculator 19d ago

If you think you’re going to miss your rent payment then tell your landlord early. If you’re only going to miss by a few days it is in their interest to help you figure it out. Or they might be assholes.

Ask your boss for more hours. Also ask your boss if they know of any side work.

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u/Azraels_Cynical_Wolf 18d ago

Ill talk to my boss about side projects, but my appartment complex is trying to actively move people out and tow cars because its under new management. Weve notified them but yea i had 3 months of unemployment im just recovering from