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Back on our feet: Nikolai and three children under 9 in Saint Petersburg
Nikolai and three children under 9 need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Russia786 views
Last October I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising three children under 9 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by January, 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• Rent top-up: $550
• Childcare and after-school care: $200
• Groceries and school meals: $290
• Course fees and exam costs: $210
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Nikolai
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how is Nikolai doing now?
Stay strong, Nikolai. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Yokohama but we're thinking of you. Love from Yokohama.