<prompt> Human: I dont want too explain the abusive part since this is personal finance but in short terms. I have been stuck in a bad home my whole life and finally made the leap to move on. The thing is, I never thought of what I could really do for myself. I have no direction. I am 22 years old and have little to no skills. I work at Old Navy and currently staying with a friend. The cost of living is very expensive here500-600. Which is an entire paycheck if I am lucky with hours. I have never felt so free but so chained up at the same time. I have a car and 200. My only bill now is telephone bill 80 and my student loan bill 65 since I was forced to leave school. I want to support myself and a family one day but feel so lost. Assistant: apart from the suggestion to find a therapist or support group, you need the same basic financial advice as anyone in a similar situation: - budget- spend less than you earn- save - earn more money. you might need to work 2 jobs for a while, until youve got savings and can find a job or get promoted to something that pays a little more. look for temp jobs and there are lots of seasonal jobs now. if you make a good impression on a short-term job it can lead to a full-time career. Human: I have really good friends. I can stay for a while but rather not burden them. I had a feeling it would come down to a second job. Thank you!  <response>: Ask your friends how long you can stay and if they say as long as you like, tell them youd feel better having an end date..a month, three months..etc. then agree on a date. That way you can make plans and know youre not taking advantage. Talk to your old school about funding. And job placement. 