by Niche_Boy Banned
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Warriors i need your help. I know this may sound desperate but i wouldn't be posting this if i wasn't completely stuck in this bad situation that i am in.

Basically i am 20 years old, i live on my own in a 1 bedroom apartment, i have just ran out of money because the state stopped paying my welfare. I have no food and will slowly begin to starve in the upcoming weeks. My family abandoned me. And i have bills to pay.

What can i do? I desperatly need to start making cash online immediately, just enough so i can at least eat.

I know this is a long shot, but if theirs something you know i can do please tell me, and i will be forever thankfull. :confused:

PS. i have $8 in my paypal account if that helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author jlandells
    What skills do you have that others might be willing to pay for?

    -John.
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  • Profile picture of the author kajanova
    Yeah, if you need some "fast" cash you'll want to freelance some of your skills. Can you write a decent article? People will pay you for that. It won't make you rich but it'll keep food on your plate. Look for websites like elance & odesk for such.

    If you're really desperate, you can use "amazon mechanical turk" for some cash, but it's like working in a sweat shop. Affiliate marketing takes time & energy, which is not something you can do on an empty stomach.

    Good luck to you.
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    • Profile picture of the author Niche_Boy
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      Originally Posted by jlandells View Post

      What skills do you have that others might be willing to pay for?

      -John.
      Hello, i don't have any "skills" as such, like i do not know how to code or anything like that. But i am quite computer literate and i am native English speaking.
      I have some experience in the webhosting business as i once ran my own VPS company for 2 months, but couldn't afford to keep it going. But i am almost willing to do anything, I'm a fast learner.

      Originally Posted by kajanova View Post

      Yeah, if you need some "fast" cash you'll want to freelance some of your skills. Can you write a decent article? People will pay you for that. It won't make you rich but it'll keep food on your plate. Look for websites like elance & odesk for such.

      If you're really desperate, you can use "amazon mechanical turk" for some cash, but it's like working in a sweat shop. Affiliate marketing takes time & energy, which is not something you can do on an empty stomach.

      Good luck to you.
      Thanks. I have never done article writing before, but i'm willing to give it a shot, i will take a look at elance & odesk. Amazon mechanical turk looks interesting, i'll take a look at that also, thanks for the suggestions. And Affiliate marketing is where I'd like to be in the future if i can manage to make enough money to get out of my current situation.
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  • Profile picture of the author madmmd
    If you are deseparate, my suggestion would be to go looking for a job offline.. start some private coaching where you could teach kids about basic computer skills.. you will be able to do your work at the same time..
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  • Profile picture of the author Max Stryker
    My advice is that you get a full/part time job, in order to make some survival money.
    After that, you can venture into affiliate marketing by learning all the basics. I'm willing to teach you everything I know and have you up, running and making money in two weeks. Message me or add me on Skype (maxstryker91) so we can speak privately.
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    • Profile picture of the author Niche_Boy
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      Originally Posted by madmmd View Post

      If you are deseparate, my suggestion would be to go looking for a job offline.. start some private coaching where you could teach kids about basic computer skills.. you will be able to do your work at the same time..
      There are no jobs going in my area.

      Originally Posted by Max Stryker View Post

      My advice is that you get a full/part time job, in order to make some survival money.
      After that, you can venture into affiliate marketing by learning all the basics. I'm willing to teach you everything I know and have you up, running and making money in two weeks. Message me or add me on Skype (maxstryker91) so we can speak privately.
      Thanks for your kind words, but i don't have a skype account. =/
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        but i don't have a skype account
        That mindset may be part of your problem. Skype is free - if you had looked it up you would know that. Don't use "but" or "I can't" - until you check to see what's possible.
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      • Profile picture of the author Max Stryker
        Originally Posted by Niche_Boy View Post

        There are no jobs going in my area.



        Thanks for your kind words, but i don't have a skype account. =/
        Then make yourself one, you'll need it later. My email address is maxstryker91@gmail.com

        Remember, it's in times of extreme need that a man decides to change. But in order to change your life around you must want to.
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    • Profile picture of the author JustinDupre
      Originally Posted by Max Stryker View Post

      My advice is that you get a full/part time job, in order to make some survival money.
      After that, you can venture into affiliate marketing by learning all the basics. I'm willing to teach you everything I know and have you up, running and making money in two weeks. Message me or add me on Skype (maxstryker91) so we can speak privately.
      I agree with Max.. wow no job? no skill in writing or coding? I'm sure there are jobs around that you are overlooking.. even if it's fast food or supermarket center would be fine if you need to pay those bills. Whether you think you can or can't, you are probably right. Keep your head up and get out there!
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanbiddulph
    Hi NB,

    I know you'll move out of this situation quickly, I've already seen it in my mind.

    If there don't appear to be jobs in your area - there are, you just haven't found them yet - don't sit around and let the fear of starvation or other deeply seated stuff drive you mad, because it will.

    Walk into a church, shelter or other place where people can help you get the basics - food, housing, etc - while you look for a job at *any* offline store/opportunity, and I mean any!

    When you seize one opportunity, they begin to multiply for you.

    Spend a few hours today to be quiet. This process is purifying, and it allows some of your deeper fears to come up, and when they appear, you can practice releasing them. After releasing, you will be directed toward opportunities to make some money.

    Feel free to DM me if you have any questions or need help.

    Ryan
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  • Profile picture of the author Niche_Boy
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    Ive just registered to Odesk as someone else suggested this earlier. I would like to ask you guys if you think its reasonable for me to charge $7 an hour £4.29 UK which is minimum wage? Im willing to work 40hours a week.

    Here are the skills i listed at Odesk:

    Writing:

    Website Content
    Blog & Article Writing
    Creative Writing

    Administrative Support:
    Data Entry
    Personal Assistant
    Web Research
    Email Response Handling

    Customer Service:
    Customer Service & Support
    Technical support
    Order Processing
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    • Profile picture of the author ryanbiddulph
      Hi NB,

      Nothing wrong with that idea but......never make a business or freelance gig pay your bills. I learned this lesson the hard way.

      When you need to eat and you have a few bucks left, unless you are extremely comfortable with being wildly uncomfortable, do something right now which will put a few dollars in your pocket so you can eat. Stock shelves, do whatever, just put food in your stomach and enjoy the feeling of spending a few dollars. Makes all the difference in the world.

      Trust me on this one. It will give you peace of mind which will foster your prosperity consciousness.

      As for Odesk, I think it's a good idea and you've delved into some in-demand areas. Just be sure to do something offline where you get paid per hour or per day - part time or full - and you'll alleviate a great deal of stress.

      All the best!

      RB
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  • Profile picture of the author clever7
    You have to do something else to make fast money because online everything takes time, effort, money, etc.

    Find a job, and work also online at night. Create many Squidoo lenses without spending anything, and you’ll make money with them. They must be quality lenses. Follow Squidoo’s rules and create nice and informative lenses. You can also create nice stores. Here is a lens that teaches you how to create many lenses in a short period of time:

    http://www.squidoo.com/passive-income-website-traffic-squidoo-beginners-guide

    However, don’t rely only on this practice to make money… This is something to help you somehow and to teach you the basics about internet marketing. You are not going to be able to buy food from the beginning…

    If you are serious you can make a lot of money with Squidoo, but this is going to take time. This is passive income you build a little bit everyday. At least you have a guaranteed money-making method, but you have to work hard not only creating lenses, as well as promoting them. You should also be an active member at the Squidu forum.

    Here is a lens that will give you hope:

    http://www.squidoo.com/achieving-success-in-life

    Take care!
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  • Profile picture of the author Niche_Boy
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    Hi guys, i'd like to mention that im currently suffering from an Infectious disease and can't work offline due to my physical health.

    Any other suggestions would be great, i really need to make some money quickly to feed myself and pay my internet bill.

    I'm in a very desperate situation.
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    • Profile picture of the author jlandells
      Originally Posted by Niche_Boy View Post

      Hi guys, i'd like to mention that im currently suffering from an Infectious disease and can't work offline due to my physical health.

      Any other suggestions would be great, i really need to make some money quickly to feed myself and pay my internet bill.

      I'm in a very desperate situation.
      If you're unable to work due to your condition, then the benefits system should be able to help. It may be worth a call to your local Citizen's Advice Bureau.
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  • Profile picture of the author ejb2059
    You mentioned you're only 20 and on welfare due to an infectious disease..

    Not to sound rude or disrespectful but why would the Government cut off your benefits if you're genuinely unable to work?

    I'm also wondering why if you're home / on welfare and have time, you haven't used it acquire teach yourself any skills?

    Am I'm missing something here?

    Rev
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    • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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      Originally Posted by ejb2059 View Post

      Not to sound rude or disrespectful but why would the Government cut off your benefits if you're genuinely unable to work?
      Here in the UK the Government have been cutting back on "benefits" and it's possible some people have got the short end of the stick.

      My advice would be to find some kind of job to tide you over (to pay for food and rent) and spend the rest of your time and money on Internet Marketing.
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  • Profile picture of the author donhx
    Originally Posted by Niche_Boy View Post

    Warriors i need your help. I know this may sound desperate but i wouldn't be posting this if i wasn't completely stuck in this bad situation that i am in.

    Basically i am 20 years old, i live on my own in a 1 bedroom apartment, i have just ran out of money because the state stopped paying my welfare. I have no food and will slowly begin to starve in the upcoming weeks. My family abandoned me. And i have bills to pay.

    What can i do? I desperatly need to start making cash online immediately, just enough so i can at least eat.

    I know this is a long shot, but if theirs something you know i can do please tell me, and i will be forever thankfull. :confused:

    PS. i have $8 in my paypal account if that helps.
    Since you are only 20, I'll guess you do not realize you are far beyond needing a "long shot." I don't mean to be disrespectful in saying that, but it is obvious that you need a "sure thing."

    You are in error if you think any aspect of Internet Marketing is a "get money quick" deal. It takes time, talent and effort to succeed. I'd guess that even ODesk and other such things mentioned here will be futile if you are in a hurry because competition is tremendous on those sites and prices for work are unreasonably low.

    You seem to have "reasons" for not taking action, and that's what is really going to kill you, not starvation. Here are some hard but totally reasonable things to do to get help now and to succeed in the future:

    1. Go to the welfare office and beg them to put you back on the dole. They have money and you need to sell them that you need some of it. Sell them on your need first--it will be good training to sell your product or services online.

    2. Make up with your family. They did not abandon you for no reason. You may have to humble yourself to get in their good graces again, but you should do that. Better to have good relations with your family sooner rather than later...family is important and they can help you.

    3. Stop telling yourself you can't do certain things. We all have barriers, but we overcome them. Finding excuses and reasons for failure will keep you down. Forget supposed "get rich quick" schemes.

    Hope this helps! Your present situation is a wake-up call.
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    • Profile picture of the author JJOrana
      Go get a job!
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      • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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        Originally Posted by JJOrana View Post

        Go get a job!
        (Haha) Sounds simple but you never really know what a person is going through.

        I'd look at getting a job as something of a challenge that will not only bring you money but self-esteem as well. :-)
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        • Profile picture of the author Niche_Boy
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          Originally Posted by jlandells View Post

          If you're unable to work due to your condition, then the benefits system should be able to help. It may be worth a call to your local Citizen's Advice Bureau.
          I was on benefits, they recently stopped paying me.

          Originally Posted by Max Stryker View Post

          Then make yourself one, you'll need it later. My email address is maxstryker91@gmail.com

          Remember, it's in times of extreme need that a man decides to change. But in order to change your life around you must want to.
          I have added you, and would really like to talk to you soon.

          Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

          That mindset may be part of your problem. Skype is free - if you had looked it up you would know that. Don't use "but" or "I can't" - until you check to see what's possible.
          My mistake, i always thought Skype was a subscription service that required their voice communication hardware. I will look into that now.

          Originally Posted by ejb2059 View Post

          You mentioned you're only 20 and on welfare due to an infectious disease..

          Not to sound rude or disrespectful but why would the Government cut off your benefits if you're genuinely unable to work?

          I'm also wondering why if you're home / on welfare and have time, you haven't used it acquire teach yourself any skills?

          Am I'm missing something here?

          Rev
          I have only known about internet marketing since late 2010, i was just taking action a few weeks before this happened. I do have certain skills, but im not a programmer.

          Originally Posted by donhx View Post

          Since you are only 20, I'll guess you do not realize you are far beyond needing a "long shot." I don't mean to be disrespectful in saying that, but it is obvious that you need a "sure thing."

          You are in error if you think any aspect of Internet Marketing is a "get money quick" deal. It takes time, talent and effort to succeed. I'd guess that even ODesk and other such things mentioned here will be futile if you are in a hurry because competition is tremendous on those sites and prices for work are unreasonably low.

          You seem to have "reasons" for not taking action, and that's what is really going to kill you, not starvation. Here are some hard but totally reasonable things to do to get help now and to succeed in the future:

          1. Go to the welfare office and beg them to put you back on the dole. They have money and you need to sell them that you need some of it. Sell them on your need first--it will be good training to sell your product or services online.

          2. Make up with your family. They did not abandon you for no reason. You may have to humble yourself to get in their good graces again, but you should do that. Better to have good relations with your family sooner rather than later...family is important and they can help you.

          3. Stop telling yourself you can't do certain things. We all have barriers, but we overcome them. Finding excuses and reasons for failure will keep you down. Forget supposed "get rich quick" schemes.

          Hope this helps! Your present situation is a wake-up call.
          You are right, i do need something more than a long shot, but believe me when i say i know internet marketing is not a get rich quick scheme. I know it takes time, im willing to put the time and effort in but obviously i need some help to get me out of this situation first.

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          I have never been to the Welfare office before, my mother actually worked their so she managed all my benefits for me. Now since she stopped communicating with me i have no clue about whats going on. All i know is i didn't get payed on Tuesday when i should have done.

          2.
          Put it this way my mother has ceased communication with me and i don't know her current address, and my farther lives in another country.

          3.
          I'm not looking for get rich quick scheme, this isn't about greed this is about survival. There are millions of people who waste money on the internet on things they don't need, when their are other people in similar situations that are suffering. I just need to get back on my feet.

          Originally Posted by JJOrana View Post

          Go get a job!
          Believe me i would if i was in a fit state to work, im not lazy but my health would deteriorate further if i started working a 9-5.
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          • Profile picture of the author Kay King
            I do have certain skills, but im not a programmer.
            No biggie - most here aren't programmers. This isn't rock science - really isn't. However, when you are new and need money fast, the only path that may work is to offer services.

            Get the skype set up and take advantage of the offer made to help you by skype. You can do this. You have a good mindset and may have services you can offer to get you over the hump initially.

            Good luck.

            kay
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      • Profile picture of the author ryanbiddulph
        Originally Posted by JJOrana View Post

        Go get a job!

        Compassion guys, compassion.

        If you've never went through what NB is going through, try to imagine it. Try to feel like he's feeling. The observe how differently you respond.

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  • Profile picture of the author ejb2059
    I guess I'm wondering why he wasted so much time on WF when he could have / should have been on the phone with the welfare office doing damage control ...
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  • Your situation could fall under Dan Kennedy's belief that "All News Is Good News".

    In this situation, this could mean that you being cut off of welfare could be precisely what forces you into doing what it takes to make it happen online. This may very well be your defining moment that you'll alwasy look back on as the day that changed your life forever.

    While I was pondering your problem, I remembered that I'd just taken notes on fellow warrior forum member, Seth Larrabee's "Defining Moments of Internet Marketers" interview with another fellow warrior forum member, Tim Castleman.

    One of the questions posed in the discussion is "What would you do if you had to start all over again?"

    Here's what Tim told Seth he's do...

    Take something that you know and can already do well and it doesn't have to be something that made you a million bucks.

    Put what you know into an information product. You want to gun for the highest value solution and use audacity which is a free way to build an audio product or you do video using Camtasia on a free trial.

    Put it out there and start building an email list. Start getting affliates to promote your stuff immediately. Pay 100% commission. NOTE: I'd recommend you start by selling it here

    If you can produce one product a month for a year, you'd have 12 products out there. You could use the template of "One problem, one solution." Sell them for low ticket prices so that you're building a list of buyers which is infinitely better than freebie seekers.

    In addition to having a list of buyers, you've got affiliates who're making money off of you every single month, so they're happy to promote. Over time your reputation will spread as well as your influence with potential business friends who can take you to the next level.

    This is the way to start building a real, sustainable business.

    Low ticket offers are a great way to build a list. Warrior Forum is a brilliant example of this. What sells on the cheap there, sells for way more on other sites and ends up being lower quality in some cases.

    Hope this helps in some way and I wish you the best of luck!
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