Unsure of title... maybe "help?" or "i'm new :P"
I am not quite sure if this is the correct place to start a thread on this, would a mod kindly move it if i have misplaced ? Oh where to begin, where to begin. I guess i shall start from the beginning so you all will know who i am. I go by the name Magius. Real name is Adam. Getting close on 30 and having a very difficult time in life.
This is entirely my own fault. I have found by lurking the last couple days that there are literally thousands of people here and i am hoping i can get a bit of guidance. Back story: When i was 18 i was with the wrong crowd and stole things and broke into a few buildings. i was sentenced to 5 years in Michigan State Prison. After 2 years i had finally completely changed my mindset and started my own personal rehabilitation. I completed 2 years worth of community college on general studies and industrial courses, as well as received my Michigan State Master Automotive technician certification. When i was released, within three weeks i was enrolled in Colorado Technical University Online for a bachelors in software systems engineering.
This did not go well as i could not find stable work due to my previous convictions.
I know some of you really dont care, but i just like to show my commitment to change.
I am in very rough times, work has been cut to 12 hours per week, so i am barely making $400.00 US per month. My car insurance has just been canceled so i have no transportation. I have tried for the last year to find viable ways online to better my situation. only with no money, it is hard to do so with no help. Most forums, actually all forums i end up going to i just get trolled and flamed. I don't see that here which is why i decided to post.
I have no idea what direction to go. Of course, i have done the "get paid by clicking links"( made 4 dollars ), make money of twitter ( made 2 dollars) tried some ebay stuff. I just cant seem to make anything work. I didnt like the twitter thing i had tried because, it felt wrong. I came across a PDF floating on the interwebz the other day and the author spoke very highly of this site which is why i am here.
I am not asking for any handout, unless someone feels compelled to I really would just like some real guidance, so i can really get turned around.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can lend a helping hand.
Adam
tl;dr
terribly broke, need guidance
Right Now. What a wonderful time to start!