Trickle-down theory

By Anonymous - 26/05/2022 18:00 - South Africa - Port Elizabeth

Today, my mental state went down another 2 levels when after 2 years of unemployment, I finally got offered a great job abroad. However, I probably won't even be able to go because I've reached the point where I'm too broke to even apply to get my passport made. FML
I agree, your life sucks 937
You deserved it 151
Winter: Snow and Funny News
Snuggle up and laugh with our winter stories, where snow isn't the only thing sliding around! More…
Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

Next

Top comments

Marcella1016 31

Ask for an advance on your paycheck, or negotiate for them to cover all or some of the costs of relocating - passport fees and airfare at least. If you need a job because you are broke, and you found a job that will make you un-broke but you are too broke to start the job - you find a ******* way to make it happen. You’ll start in a hole, but that job is a ladder. Make it ******* happen. Don’t let this opportunity slip by. You can do it. Good luck!

5 0
QueenSaru 28

100% this. There are VERY few legitimate job opportunities that will expect you to relocate that drastically and not offer some sort of compensation for it. It costs nothing to ask/negotiate, especially since if you can't afford to without their help, you're not taking the job anyway.

2 0

Comments

Marcella1016 31

Ask for an advance on your paycheck, or negotiate for them to cover all or some of the costs of relocating - passport fees and airfare at least. If you need a job because you are broke, and you found a job that will make you un-broke but you are too broke to start the job - you find a ******* way to make it happen. You’ll start in a hole, but that job is a ladder. Make it ******* happen. Don’t let this opportunity slip by. You can do it. Good luck!

5 0
QueenSaru 28

100% this. There are VERY few legitimate job opportunities that will expect you to relocate that drastically and not offer some sort of compensation for it. It costs nothing to ask/negotiate, especially since if you can't afford to without their help, you're not taking the job anyway.

2 0
RichardPencil 30

Take out a loan. Don't miss out on a good job for a stupid technicality like that.

1 0
Yudith 24

This is one of the few reasons I would be glad to lend money to a family member. Now is a good time to ask your dad/mom/whatever.

0 0