Update @ 1006-113022:
I’m still waiting to be allowed to work. I’ve been earning money by delivering food, so I’ve been able to keep afloat. Thank you to those who have been following this post.
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Update @ 1023-110422:
Just got two tires changed! Still waiting on my employer to put me back on the schedule. They’re playing bureaucratic games with me, but it’s all good. Everything is documented if they don’t let me work
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Update @ 1012-110222:
My EBT food card is loaded up! At first I only got $13 but now I have over $200. Another huge relief.
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Update @ 1415-110122:
The auto insurance company I use is allowing a 3-week extension on paying the balance o owe. They were gonna cancel the policy on 11/4, but I told them my situation and the supervisor empathized. After today, I’ll have enough money to get my tires replaced. Huge relief.
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Update @ 1214-102922:
I desperately need donations. Please donate.
Cashapp: $pickupthemike
Venmo: @iamthemike
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Update @ 1331-102722:
My therapist and I have concluded that I was in fact injured at work because I thought I had to work faster than required. I increased my work speed beyond my limits because I was being reprimanded via verbal abuse for not reaching a quota, a quota that isn’t even in the work contract.
As far as accomodations for autism and cptsd go, my therapist has stated that the paperwork disregards the mental health aspect of disability.
Basically, the paperwork lacks language that acknowledges mental health needs. He will be presenting the paperwork to his supervisor for guidance.
Also, I was talking to a guy at a gas station, and he said that I can apply for unemployment benefits for lost income due to being placed on leave without pay. I will approach the union about back-pay before I do that though.
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Update @ 1724-102622:
I pretty much need all 4 tires replaced ASAP. My student loans on my credit report are preventing me from getting a credit card or loan. And my phone bill is due on 31st ($55). And I only have $13 for EBT for Oct. And the card they gave me isn’t working. And I still owe my insurance $360.
Please consider donating but do not feel obligated or guilty because you can’t. If you can’t afford, you can’t afford. No need to explain. And no need to explain how bad you feel that you can’t donate. I completely understand.
Cashapp: $pickupthemike
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Update @ 1216-102522:
My orthopedic doctor has documented that I’m able to return to work without physical restrictions. The prognosis: I pushed my body too hard because I was being yelled at with threat of termination to encourage me to reach a “quota”, a quota that isn’t even in the employment contract.
Later this week, I have an appointment with my therapist to start filling out the forms for ADA accommodation regarding autism and C-PTSD.
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Update @ 1057-102322:
The negative: I have two upcoming doctor’s appointments where they’ll fill out forms for ADA (disability) accommodation at my primary job, which is significant progress for me, but…
It’s possible that I won’t be able to be accommodated. If that’s the case, a protest will happen. I will update this post with more information as time moves on.
The positive:
I should be able to pay this month’s bills by November.
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Update @ 1609-101822:
Battery is replaced. So thankful. Until next personal financial crisis! Lol. Yeah waking up to a dead battery was the scare I needed. Now I can go back to cosplaying as a customer for a little bit so I can get money for the gear I need lol.
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Update @ 1157-101822:
I recently woke up from sleeping for like 5 hours with my van running so the battery wouldn’t die because I can’t risk the battery completely going out because I need it to work while I wait to meet up for the battery because I have very little money and I have no other guaranteed way to earn it until I’m ready to entertain for tips which will definitely be soon because things are getting desperate with receiving accomodations which is also why I can’t just “get another job”, which I’ve tried many, many, many, many, many, many, many times.
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Update @ 2225-101722:
On a break. I just filled up my tank, but unfortunately I have to wait until the morning for a battery because of financial technicalities. I’m gonna continue working through the night as usual (I’m primarily awake during night hours due to sensory needs).
It’s been storming heavily. And I’m thankful because people are more likely to place orders.
My current battery hasn’t failed me since earlier and I have 24/7 free roadside assistance under my insurance policy. So I’m not too worried at this point.
I think I’ll be okay, I’m just full of anxiety, feeling hyper-vigilant, and hyper-focused. And I’m experiencing mutism. But I have AAC (Augmented & Alternative Communication) devices (smartphone and doodle pad) in case I do need to conversate, so it’s all good.
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Update @ 2112-101722:
I’m still trying to make enough money to get enough gas in order to make it to where I need to go.
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Update 4:
Yeah I’m just gonna continuously update this post anytime I think I’m not gonna able to earn money. I’m gonna be livestreaming music improv soon in exchange for donations, so I have that going for me. I still haven’t received accomodations at my main job yet, so when push comes to a shove into the abyss, I gotta do what I gotta do.
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Update 3:
Battery tested bad and needs replacement, but my van still runs, so I can work dinner rush. I just can’t leave it off for an extended period. I got an offer from a family member to do some tasks for them in exchange for buying me a replacement. Getting a new one later tonight.
Also, let’s normalize mutual aid and make productive use out of social media rather than post about our triumphs and successes. That’s getting boring.
Post about your struggles! I’ve been doing it for years. Let go of the pride and shame. We must express real life struggle and stop gaslighting ourselves.
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Update 2:
Overwhelmed af rn. Van is running. Currently letting battery charge (no pun intended lol). I’m gonna go to a part shop once I decompress to get the battery tested.
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Update 1:
So I’m getting my battery jumped in the next 30 minutes. I’ll post an update when that happens.
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Original post:
I might need to ask for donations for a new car battery just a heads up everyone.