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~PrincessRoyale Jul 11, 2012 Student General Artist

So I got the bill for my new semester in college (Yay! I'm a sophomore) and I went to check my bank account to make sure I could pay for it and lo and behold all the money I had saved had disappeared. It turns out that my dad (who has been unemployed since February when he retired from the air force) had been taking money out to help pay for bills and groceries and the like. He did ask if it was okay and I couldn't really say no since it's family... but I had no idea he would take so much money. I'm talking thousands of dollars. Now I'm really worried about the financial situation since my parents never let me or the kids know about such a thing. (I am the oldest of 4) And I'm worried about how I'm going to make it another semester. (The scholarship I have isn't enough)

I've tried finding a job ALL summer but we live in a southern redneck town where the only way you can get a job is because of the people you know. NOT your qualifications. I've applied and applied repeatedly and I still see some ghetto know it alls get the jobs because, they're friends with "so-and-so" who's the manager. They have a system where no "outsiders" are welcome at all. I've only lived here three years and these people have been in this town for generations. I just feel so hopeless right now. I'm at a loss.

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~LyraAlluse Jul 12, 2012 Professional General Artist

I would talk to an adviser and apply for scholarships, grants, and any other financial aid you may qualify for. Once you have your money situation worked out, I would move out of your house. It's scary to be out on your own at first, but is is very liberating. If your dad asks for any more money after you've moved out and have enough money for your education, only help him out with small amounts and pay directly to the sources; don't give him your account information. I had a similar problem with one of my family members. It's always hard to be firm with your parents or other relatives, but you have to look out for your own well-being. No one ever has the right to take your money which you've worked hard for, especially money you've saved up for your education. You might try talking to your dad about what happened. You might be able to work things out. But if he doesn't want to see your point of view, consider being independent and putting your foot down in terms of money loans to him. I hope that this advice helps.

~da1withdalongestname Jul 12, 2012

Well at least he had the decency to ask for your permission, don't even let me start about what my mother would do!

If you said you can get a work based on people you knew, what about your family? Work for your family so they could pay for your college? Sure, you're not living with your father alone. You said you have 3 brothers/sisters, ask them what can you do.

!prosaix Jul 11, 2012

Uh this thread again. Did you need it in complaints AND here?

~PrincessRoyale Jul 11, 2012 Student General Artist

If you read the thread you would see I accidentally posted it here when I meant to post in complaints

!prosaix Jul 11, 2012

Why do you expect people to read it?

~FreakyLaurent Jul 11, 2012 Professional Photographer

Simply ask father to pay you back in installment once you have a FRANK
talk w/ him !

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~PrincessRoyale Jul 11, 2012 Student General Artist

Frank talk with father? Terrifying but doable

~pyro-tom Jul 11, 2012 Professional Photographer

Maybe go self employed, sell products online? Find some books on how to do it successfully and do it?

~PrincessRoyale Jul 11, 2012 Student General Artist

I've tried but I don't think my work is good enough yet. There are so many people with so many wonderful products it hard to find a niche

~pyro-tom Jul 12, 2012 Professional Photographer

Rubbish, you just need to find a better way of advertising, you can sell anything with the right advertising.

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