<prompt> Human: My wife and I were both teachers, about 5 years ago she became permanently disabled and has not worked since. She is applying for disability but it could take years. I have been left as the only one who can make money and even though I work two jobs we have suffered greatly. Our house was foreclosed, credit destroyed, and I have absolutely no savings. I love my job, its a great place to work and I have been there for over a long time.Because I work and make just enough money we dont qualify for things like food stamps, Medicaid, housing etc. I feel trapped and hopeless.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Assistant: Im very sorry if this sounded like a pity party. I take home 2000My rent is 700 a monthCar Insurance is 140Health Insurance is 190Medical Costs doctor appts. Meds etc 280Phones are 180Internet is 42TV is 79Gas for me to get to work is 200Groceries are at 200Thats all my bills. Sorry I didnt originally post this. I am new to this and was astonished how fast I got a response. Thank you guys.Human: Gas for me to get to work is 200So thats 130 gallons or something these days. At 20 mpg, that would be 30,000 miles annually.That seems like a lot for a 28K job. Assistant: This is the life of a teacher. At least in my area, most teachers cant afford to live in the communities you work in. An hour commute is normal for the higher paying nice schools. Human: 28k is not high paying. Something about OPs story is way off. Teachers are certainly underpaid; however, Ive never heard of teachers making so little. Ive made more working valet as a teen. He also says hes been working 2 jobs. Working 2 jobs he should make way more than 28k.Assistant: I work as an art teacher at a private school in Florida, I also work as a tutor and work through the summer.  <response>: I realize you like where you work, but if you are a good teacher, it cant hurt to keep your eyes and ears out for other opportunities that might have better compensation, including better healthcare benefits. 