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amother
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Post Sun, Jan 16 2022, 9:07 am
I struggled with jobs and finances for a long time. Recently, I promised to give maaser for all checks I get (something I hadnt done in the past) and was able to find a job I liked and was good at. I kept my promise and gave maaser for every paycheck. Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of my control, I lost my job. Even worse, I had qualified for food stamps and lost that as well because I was unable to provide pay stubs for the jobs I lost. There is no one to talk to at the food stamps office. I am lost and angry. And even worse, I would have had the extra money if I wouldnt have given maaser. Now I just dont know what to do and would appreciate all ideas as to how to get back on my feet (noting that I dont have an advance degree so its hard to get a job). TIA
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Rubies




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 16 2022, 9:10 am
Thank you for sharing real life where we don't see roses and unicorns.

Where are you located? Might have a job for you.
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doodlesmom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 16 2022, 9:13 am
It’s very hard!
But don’t give up on maaser yet.

Is there a way I can give you some of my maaser?
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amother
Almond


 

Post Sun, Jan 16 2022, 9:18 am
In a lot of frum communities there are advocates to help you get food stamps etc.
Do you qualify for WIC
Please post where you live so we can direct you where to go
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naturalmom5




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 16 2022, 9:31 am
I know it may not be helpful now
But did you consult with a Rov before giving all the maasar
A rov told me many times, if you barely can pay your bills
You dont have a chiyuv , or you should give a token amount of tzedoka not 10%
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professor




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 16 2022, 9:33 am
I'm sorry this happened to you Sad
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amother
Crystal


 

Post Sun, Jan 16 2022, 10:00 am
Where do you live? Do you have a car?
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amother
Lightcyan


 

Post Sun, Jan 30 2022, 7:54 am
Thinking about you OP - are you okay?
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amother
NeonGreen


 

Post Sun, Jan 30 2022, 8:16 am
You don't need a job or paystubs to qualify for fs. Just open a new case and enter that you have no income and you won't need proof of any income.
(What do you mean you have no proof? You were paid in cash?
If you were paid by check your bank should be able to print them for you as proof.)
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