Help Me Help Myself!
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Hello!
I'm a freelance writer and editor who has worked in this industry for many years.
The past few years have been rough for all of us as publishing changes and the economy shifts. It's also tough for people who are trying to survive in a city such as Toronto without a steady, high-paying, full time job. And worse for a single divorced mom because there's no one to share the bills with and nothing left over to help the kids launch their own lives. That can be depressing but I soldier on, writing and editing and looking for more work while I work.
I'm doing the best I can but the winter was slow for people hiring me for editorial services, the company I spent several years working for as a psychic for corporate and private events fell apart, and my horror publisher has collapsed. I expected to work over the summer as a census enumerator but even though the head office said they wanted me back this year, my district manager apparently does not as I've still not been called. I spoke to head office two days ago yet again trying to find out why I've not been called when all my friends have been called yet I had a glowing reference and was invited to apply this year. Head office doesn't know why the local manager hasn't called. They agree I should be working right now and even emailed the office while I stayed on the phone with them but I've received no calls, no emails to get to work.
So, yes, a bunch of things at once. Good times!
I have a Patreon where I am writing a chapter a month for my patrons and I'm really enjoying the process but I don't have huge pledges like other writers as I'm not as popular as Brian Keene, Gemma Files, Amanda Palmer, and Caitlin Kiernan. So now I have to come to Go Fund Me again to ask for help.
I have an eviction notice for May 19.
My phone and internet (two different companies) are going to be disconnected either today or early next week.
I'm drowning and don't know what else to do to get ahead and get back on my feet.
I'm working three jobs very part time at a local college but they don't pay for much more than groceries and transit.
I have started video tarot readings through Fiverr and am hoping perhaps that will help me generate a viable income for the future however the money won't come til after eviction day.
Anyway, once again, I'm facing a disaster and don't know what to do except ask my friends for help. I truly hope that one day I'm the one who gets to help others.
Thank you for reading and sharing.
I'm a freelance writer and editor who has worked in this industry for many years.
The past few years have been rough for all of us as publishing changes and the economy shifts. It's also tough for people who are trying to survive in a city such as Toronto without a steady, high-paying, full time job. And worse for a single divorced mom because there's no one to share the bills with and nothing left over to help the kids launch their own lives. That can be depressing but I soldier on, writing and editing and looking for more work while I work.
I'm doing the best I can but the winter was slow for people hiring me for editorial services, the company I spent several years working for as a psychic for corporate and private events fell apart, and my horror publisher has collapsed. I expected to work over the summer as a census enumerator but even though the head office said they wanted me back this year, my district manager apparently does not as I've still not been called. I spoke to head office two days ago yet again trying to find out why I've not been called when all my friends have been called yet I had a glowing reference and was invited to apply this year. Head office doesn't know why the local manager hasn't called. They agree I should be working right now and even emailed the office while I stayed on the phone with them but I've received no calls, no emails to get to work.
So, yes, a bunch of things at once. Good times!
I have a Patreon where I am writing a chapter a month for my patrons and I'm really enjoying the process but I don't have huge pledges like other writers as I'm not as popular as Brian Keene, Gemma Files, Amanda Palmer, and Caitlin Kiernan. So now I have to come to Go Fund Me again to ask for help.
I have an eviction notice for May 19.
My phone and internet (two different companies) are going to be disconnected either today or early next week.
I'm drowning and don't know what else to do to get ahead and get back on my feet.
I'm working three jobs very part time at a local college but they don't pay for much more than groceries and transit.
I have started video tarot readings through Fiverr and am hoping perhaps that will help me generate a viable income for the future however the money won't come til after eviction day.
Anyway, once again, I'm facing a disaster and don't know what to do except ask my friends for help. I truly hope that one day I'm the one who gets to help others.
Thank you for reading and sharing.
Organizer
Sephera Giron
Organizer
Etobicoke, ON