In January 2023, I was let go from a project just three months into a six-month contract. Despite my best efforts, finding new employment proved difficult. I reached out to my network and former managers, but the job market was incredibly slow, with many people also facing unemployment. Each visit to LinkedIn brought more posts about job losses, further diminishing my optimism.
By the end of March, after applying for hundreds of jobs, even those I was overqualified for, my hopes began to fade. With no income in a single-income household, my mental health hit an all-time low. I relied on maxed-out credit cards to pay bills and the support of my two sisters, who stepped in despite their own financial responsibilities. Up until this happened, I had no debts.
Determined not to succumb to despair, I launched a healthcare recruitment agency, www.odeliacareservices.com, to provide professional caregivers for the elderly. However, generating visibility for this new business proved challenging..
By November 2023, after nearly a year of unemployment, I was willing to take any job, even those paying minimum wage, but opportunities were scarce. One of my sisters, who had been assisting me, also lost her job when her contract ended without renewal. This situation was entirely new and overwhelming for me, but I didn’t stop applying for jobs. Each day, job hunting became my full-time job, while debts and credit card interests continued to mount.
Finally, in January 2024, exactly one year later, I secured another six-month contract role. While I’m incredibly grateful for this income, I still face significant debts of £46,712. With the high cost of living, maxed-out credit cards, interests, and money owed to my sisters, I am seeking help to pay off these debts and start fresh.
I have no savings or investments, but I do have an online retail business, www.chibulondon.com, which I started five years ago. Despite my efforts for visibility and sales, the business has yet to break even.
I am asking for your support to clear these debts and achieve a clean slate. Your help will not only relieve my financial burden but also allow me to focus on rebuilding my life and growing my business.
With heartfelt thanks and anticipation for your kind response, I remain,
Yours sincerely,
Patience
PayPal is pat.nwodu@gmail.com