A move to New Jersey allowed for rebuilding finances after the loss of a job and a totaled car. A diagnosis of bipolar disorder emphasized the importance of emotional and economic stability. A GoFundMe campaign helped cover initial relocation costs. Living with a brother reduced monthly expenses from $4,000 to approximately $350. A master financial plan was developed to manage expenses effectively. A new full-time job as a technical writer was secured, showcasing that starting over is possible at any age.
I started a GoFundMe campaign. The $1,000 I raised covered a $400 Airbnb in Colorado when my lease ended, the first month of a storage unit, and a one-way flight to JFK Airport.
Moving in with my brother and his family lifted an enormous financial burden off of me. Before living with them, my expenses were $4,000 each month.
I've learned that it's OK to start over at any age. In the first week of July, I began a full-time technical writer role for a Northeastern bank where the pay matches my nearly three decades of experience.
This unexpected route proved to me that the most practical fixes appear when you swallow pride, stay calm, and act on what you can control.
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