<prompt> Human: So Im starting a new job with a school district on Monday. HR told me I wouldnt get my first check until September 5th, which is a very long time for me to go. My old job barely had me getting by, though I am able to still work there on the weekends until my first check. It will not be enough to cover my billsfood, plus the extra driving to and from my new job. I was looking at credit cards but i have bad credit and Im not sure if im even accepted, how long it would take to get my hands on to apply bills to it. Just trying to see what my options are  <response>: I know this wont help you now, but to anyone else reading this. This is why an emergency fund is so important. Not only to help you when stuff goes wrong, but also to help you when things go right. Things like changing jobs and relocating will interfere with your cash flow and the emergency fund helps smooth out those bumps. 