<prompt> Human: ...I say probably because I wont know for certain until the email comes tomorrow saying my employers investigation comes in and the guillotine blade officially falls, but lets be honest: Ive already made the perp walk and given the empty well-wishes and handshake at the building entrance.My current status: I am a male in my upper 50s. Up until today I almost certainly will not be paid today except for the 30 minutes in HR and being shown the door I would have had a job in IT support making approximately 40,000year, and getting really fast Internet by American standards and nearly ALL of the available cable channels for free, so add about another 1,000year or so in value. In case you havent figured it out, I worked for a major cable TV and Internet provider.I have about 250 in my checking account right now; 1,000 in savings liquid; I live in northern Austin, Texas; I pay 900month in rent, I own a car in good condition; Im a Navy veteran; I have a 1999 bachelors degree in IT; Ive been studying for months to become alternatively certified to teach Computer Science and Social Studies to high-schoolers in Texas, and I have both knowledge proficiency exams August 17th and 21st; I have never fully completed my budget despite years of starting over and over countless times.My immediate plans if it becomes official tomorrow: Ill immediately file for unemployment. Ill immediately find out what is necessary to substitute teach. I may apply to private and charter schools now, but I may not apply to ISDs until I pass at least one exam. Ill look for freelance computer positions for which Id be well-suited. I could drive for Über or Lyft. I could deliver pizzas I will cancel cable TV and downgrade my Internet speeds to something more affordable. Ill downgrade stuff like my Ancestry.com account. Id file for a forbearance on my student loans that Im still paying. Make efforts to lower the electricity bill as much as possible. Begin boxing up my belongings in case a Im evicted, or b I get a probationary teaching position elsewhere. Call my credit cards company and see if they can do anything or avoid doing anything to help.I may also turn to my church for financial and grocery assistance.Now, my question to the subreddit: Am I missing anything? Besides job-hunting, of course.  <response>: It actually sounds like you have a decent plan and some options to follow up on. Here are my thoughts on what youve listed... Even if your unemployment claim is denied, appeal it. Youll end up on a conference call with someone from HR and a Tx Workforce Commission rep, and the onus will be on them to prove not just that you were fired for cause but that you were fired for a reason that negates unemployment compensation. Do not drive for UberLyft or as a delivery person for any other place without also updating your car insurance coverage or at least speaking with your insurance agent about what kind of coverage is needed. It will cost more if youre using your car for business, but its better than not being covered or losing your car due to an accident. I lowered my electricity bill by raising my temp by 5 degrees and just buying a 22 fan from Amazon that I keep aimed at me when Im on the sofa. Im in Austin, too, and I know how hot it gets, so I was surprised the fan made such a difference. You can download a list of all the food pantries related to Central Tx Food Bank formerly Capital Area FB in the Austin area at Their food banks are not allowed to ask you to verify income or sit through a church service or anything like that. Use them now, even when you have a little cash left, to stretch your money. 