<prompt> Human: I was living just fine- making ends meet comfortably by working 60 hour weeks, but now OT at my job is on freeze and Im having a real hard time being able to afford my bills, and student loans are becoming due for me now. What should I do? At this rate, I can barely live paycheck to paycheck with no savings. I need advice Edit: below is my budget. This is before student loans becoming due. I dont know what Im going to do when thats going to happen... So you all know, I have a live-in girlfriend and a puppyIncomingmonth- 2280.94Fixed ExpensesmonthAuto insurance- 164Auto loan payment- 337Cell phone- 164Cableinternet- 115Utilities- 150Rent- 710Credit Card Payments- 150Flexible expensesGroceries- 150Pet supplies- 50Gas 75Final edit: thanks for the advice everyone. Really meant a lot. Girlfriend and I have talked and she will begin making some contribution in the very near future. Long road ahead of me, but Ive got a plan to save like hell and try to cut where I can to those asking for the dog to go away- its just not going to happen, love her way too much. Thank you all!Assistant: Serious question: How long have you had the puppy and were you easily affording your lifestyle before bringing a dog into your home?Human: Yes. Things were going fine. Weve had her now for over six months. Assistant: And what amount does your GF contribute to any of these bills?Human: gf is finishing up school, so she has a lot on her plate.  <response>: Thats very nice of you, but arent there are part time jobs she could get? tutoring? babysitting? Anything would help...Babysitting was awesome; do homework and study after the kids are asleep. 