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Back on our feet: Atsushi and four children in Shinjuku
Atsushi and four children need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
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Last July I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, but I need to bridge the gap until then.
Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them.
Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $1,900 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $320
• Rent top-up: $790
• Childcare and after-school care: $790
Glad we found this place.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Atsushi.
It's all in the list in the story. course fees and exam costs is the big one at $320, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
Wishing you peace, Atsushi. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from New Delhi.
how is Atsushi doing now?
Stay strong, Atsushi. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Shinjuku!
Wishing you the best, Atsushi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Hang in there, Atsushi. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.