[meowjinboo]

I've fallen on real hard times here on alberta, and had to resort to a foodbank. I've been hiding it from my roommate because there is a massive shame/embarrassment that comes with it and I dont want to be bailed out because I always get the "i'm so disappointed in you".

It kinda blows that I kinda can't go home for christmas, but the good news is the government here is teaching me a trade (welding) and I've been getting interviews for apprenticeships. I got some interviews for some nightclubs becuase of my 234039342239 years experience in them, but people here are really really reluctant to hire if you don't have a car. Transit isn't an option and I don't have the funds available to buy a car. I can't even get a job at superstore etc because TFW's rule here. Ontop of that noone hires around Christmas.

I'm ready and capable to work, with a shitload of safety certificates, but if you dont have a car in alberta, you are viewed useless. I did apply for EI, and believe me i'm trying to get out, but now that I'm literally facing homelessness I can see how difficult it is to get out.

I mean I can start a trade tomorrow, as an electrician or a ironworker, or a sheet metal/hvac. But because I don't have a car they can't take me on. They tell me get a car, call us back.

They actually work hard here to pull you out of a shitty situation, though, and I could probably go a bit further with a welding ticket working in a shop making some decent coin.

Also don't hate on single mothers. Life is tough on them. I know what they have to face, and it isn't easy.