<prompt> Human: What can I do in this situation? Im not going to be able to pay it, and im absolutely terrified of it getting out of control like the stories ive heard. Any advice on how to get myself out of this situation?Assistant: Wont you be getting a final paycheck? If you got laid off file for unemployment. Otherwise call them up explain the situation and see if they are willing to work with you. Do you have any friends orfamily you can ask for help?Human: My last paycheck doesnt have very many hours on it because i was sick last week. I dont have anyone who would be able to help me out, and i dont want to ask for a hand out. I got myself in this situation, and i want to find a way to get myself out of it.  <response>: Its not a handout if youre in dire need and you just lost your job; I would be happy to give that money to a friend in your situation and I do mean give, not loan. Ask around before it spirals out of control, because in only a few weeks it could be closer to 1k than it is to the initial 280. 