• Facepunch, I need your help.
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First of all, thank you for visiting my thread in the first place. Now, let me explain the situation. In January 2018 I lost my ISP tech support job where I've been working for more than three years since August 2014. It was 100% my fault. Back in October 2018 I simply didn't go to work for a whole week because I was feeling really depressed, since my employer thought that it would be a good idea to force us to work 12 hours for 3 days straight and with only one free day, and do that 3-4 times a month. To clarify, I've been working the 2-2 shift, as in 2 days I'm working for 12 hours and then I have 2 free days. Not to mention the shift times were constantly changing, it could wary between 7 AM to 7 PM and 12 AM to 12 PM. It was an immense pressure (after all, working at ISP tech support is already a nervous job, with some clients that would make you cry out of frustration because the company did something wrong, but since you're the one who's talking to them, you're the one who's going to be a punching bag) and I eventually just couldn't handle it. I tried explaining it to my supervisors that I regret what I've done and it will not happen again, but they wouldn't listen. They just told me that I'm fired and that's final. So, even since January 2018 I've been looking for a job. Considering how hard it is to find it in Russia (plus the mark of being fired for not going to work for a week), I only managed to find a relatively good place as credit card security support this month, and currently I'm waiting for March 13th when they start the training. Problem is, at this point all my resources and funds are depleted. Completely. My family members (mom and sister) are done with supporting me, because they have their own problems and just outright said "deal with it on your own, you're 26, so it means you should solve it yourself", like they expect me to pull a fucking miracle and create a money rain or something. So at this point I'm literally on the verge of slowly dying of starvation, as well as my year old cat. I know it sounds almost lyrical, but I am currently at the position when making jokes is not on my mind at all. So, if there's anyone who can help me out, somehow, anyhow - please, any kind of financial support, however small, will help out. Eventually I'll even return the favor, that's only the matter of time. Just reply to this thread if you would like to help and we'll work out the details. And I know, there's been the cases when people asked for money here and then mocked us all for falling for it. First, I don't ask much, just something to survive until the end of March when I'll probably start earning money from my new job. Second, as I said, I'm not in a position to make jokes. In fact, I would never ask all of you, people who don't know me, who even don't necessarily live in the same country, unless it was that urgent. Once again, thank you for reading through all my babble and I hope you'll never end up like me.
I wish you all the best mate. Losing your job sucks. Depression sucks. I would look into food banks mate and count your coins you find or maybe sell something to keep you going(this really blows but sometimes it's needed).
I recommend you to absolutely exhaust your options, and contacting family members about this. Surely your parents would prefer you not to die, if it's as serious as you say. You should bother them about it until they give in, rather than begging for money from strangers. If possible pay them a visit, explain the situation in person.
Did you try your dad or grandparents? Friends?
I appreciate your kind words, something simple as that is also a good support for me. As for selling stuff, unfortunately no one ever made me an offer for stuff that I could sell for almost three months.
Hi OP, could you tl;dr as well? Anyways it seems like you're looking for work. Shoot me an email, I'll ask around if I can get you something. Are you open to relocating?
I've tried talking with my mom and sister numerous times. They don't even talk to me anymore. At all. Almost feels like they expected me to start begging. And, to put it simply, I don't have a father. He practically never existed. Sorry, but I don't like taking about him. And no, he won't be able to help. All my grandparents are dead.
Do you have a private contact method? Steam, discord, IRC? Add me on Steam if you have it: Steam Community
Yes, sent you a request.
What is your profession/education? I see you work in the digital industry, I know of a couple of agencies in my country that often work with people from that region via remote work.
Here is my email op: Bangsphoto@gmail.com
Currently I have no education except 11 classes of school, since I had to postpone studies at university because of the problems I mentioned. So I doubt I'd be a good candidate. But thanks for the offer.
Just got word we're gonna have to lock this thread I'm afraid. Reasons are as you've stated in the op. Again best of luck and apologies.
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