In DESPERATE need for information about income assistance.

KeyaPup · April 01, 2015, 05:08:59 PM

Hi^^ I need to move out from my familys house this year as soon as possible due to issues. I'm Currently unemployed and in no position to move out financially on my own. I need some information on programs i can join financially untill I find and stable myself with a job and money, is this possible? Please help!

Zanko · April 01, 2015, 09:48:53 PM

The first place I'd suggest you go to is WorkBC.
https://www.workbc.ca/

They should be able to help. Maybe set you up in the right Direction.

Pat The Fox · April 06, 2015, 09:23:10 PM

You should also take a look at subsidized housing http://www.bchousing.org/Options/Subsidized_Housing

There are a lot of expenses that come with moving out. Before you make the move, make sure you do a full look at what you will need to survive. This includes rent, utilities, food, clothing, transport, and any other necessary amenities.

Ember · April 07, 2015, 03:30:27 AM

I don't know you or your personal set of circumstances.

I don't know what's happened or how rough your home life is.

I don't know why you're 20 and unemployed but for some reason think that everyone else should pay your way.

I do know that you should strongly reconsider striking out on your own when you're not in a position to do so.

Outside of some form of abuse your life being poor and unemployed on your own would be worse than being poor and unemployed at your parent's house.

willow · April 07, 2015, 07:09:19 PM

Quote from: Ember on April 07, 2015, 03:30:27 AM
I don't know you or your personal set of circumstances.

I don't know what's happened or how rough your home life is.

I don't know why you're 20 and unemployed but for some reason think that everyone else should pay your way.

I do know that you should strongly reconsider striking out on your own when you're not in a position to do so.

Outside of some form of abuse your life being poor and unemployed on your own would be worse than being poor and unemployed at your parent's house.

I believe your entitled to your own opinion, But you publicly humiliate someone like that is not ok. Even if you didn't intend to. You're very right you don't know her home life and in my personal opinion I think that she is in need of help to get out of there. She isn't asking people charity. She is looking for work to so she isn't sponging from the government, she is simply trying to get on her feet and away from whats going on. Also she isn't on her own as she is quite respected and have people to reach out for her. She is simply looking for advise as she just turned 20 and had a hard time with her last job hence not working at the moment. Income assistance is there to help people that are struggling or in a bad situation. Its not a permanent way of life, I know this i was on assistance a few years back. :-3 Also must I remind you by you saying this you are being hypocritical or insulting (I don't know what word fits it better.) to our mutual friends that are on assistance and disability.

Ps, Keya I can help you with some programs, and what not.

KeyaPup · April 07, 2015, 07:09:45 PM

Zanko/Pat The Fox: Thanks these links are useful :)

Star Wonder · April 07, 2015, 07:22:07 PM

Quote from: Ember on April 07, 2015, 03:30:27 AM
I don't know you or your personal set of circumstances.

I don't know what's happened or how rough your home life is.

I don't know why you're 20 and unemployed but for some reason think that everyone else should pay your way.

I do know that you should strongly reconsider striking out on your own when you're not in a position to do so.

Outside of some form of abuse your life being poor and unemployed on your own would be worse than being poor and unemployed at your parent's house.

Ember... This is uncalled for. I do know Keya. And I know what it's like to be in her position. Please remove this offensive comment. You have hurt my friends, and this is hurting me to see this.

I am on disability myself, you know that. It's never easy to even ask for help for income assistance from -anyone-. It's embarrassing. It's horrible to have to be on it. Mental state often has to put you there. She's a very very sweet girl, and you have wronged her. Please take this down.

Ember · April 08, 2015, 01:26:30 AM

Sorry, "hurt feels" crew, but "Don't move out unless you can afford to do so" is simply correct advice.

Rushlight · April 09, 2015, 06:40:06 PM

Ember, if you knew my parents personally you would never say such things. My parents are as manipulative, knaving, and sociopathic as you could imagine. They want me to live with them so they can control me, all the while being as emotionally abusive and offensive as possible. I'm, 18, and. We're I unemployed, i'd be in the same place as Keya. I'm working my ass Off, 40hr a week, and I consider myself. Lucky to be able to have the job do so. If you think it's that easy then i suggest you go to the doctor and have your head checked.