<prompt> Human: So I just moved out about 8 months ago as my dad was slightly abusive and I had a really good job as a receptionist at a salon for 6 months but they shut down two days ago and gave everyone about two weeks notice which wasnt enough time for me to find a job that paid more than minimum wage.I dont know what to do because I was offered a position that starts at minimum wage but after 3 months will raise me to about 15 an hour. Minimum wage here being 12.65 I do not believe this will be enough for me living alone with a rent of 850 while being a student and Im just so lost.I have been applying to jobs left and right all day everyday but no one has called me back and I dont know what Im doing wrong. I have updated my resume and have applied online at places like indeed and Monster.TLDR: 19, no job and have rent of 850 due on the first.EDIT: THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH! This advice is really great and Im definitely using it all.EDIT 2: I followed the advice and called back all those jobs I thought I had no chance in getting and have an interview for a supervisor position tomorrow! And I started the min wage job just in case I dont get it! Thanks againAssistant: Some money is better than no money. There is no harm in starting the job you have been offered and then continuing to look for work. You will be in a better place than if you have no income coming in.You never know, you may enjoy working there and after 3 months get a bump.Is there a way you can look at reducing your rent?Human: This is probably the only thing I can do right now. I actually tried to and my landlord got very upset. The place I live at is a dump but its all I can afford.  <response>: Can you get a roommate? When I was in college, a friend and I got a one bedroom and just made it work since we both worked minimum wage jobs. Edit: I see now that you live with your boyfriend, but maybe its a two bedroom. : 