Hi, my name is Lauren and I am in real need of financial assistance. I have always enjoyed studying languages and after graduating with a BA in Translation Studies and getting a job working for a translation agency I realised that I could offer a much cheaper and quicker service to the public. I decided to quit my job and start my own website. I spent so much time and effort building the website, writing the content, sourcing a few freelancers, not to mention the money I invested… SEO costs to make my website visible on Google, PO box fees, web hosting fees, product materials, not to mention supporting myself (rent, food, etc). Just as it looked like the investment might be paying off, the pandemic hit. People stopped travelling and therefore the demand for document translation pretty much died. There was no market or audience for the website I had invested so much time, effort and money in. I now have £3000 debt on a credit card, and have £8000 to pay on a separate bank loan. Not to mention my student debt. Thankfully, I was able to secure a full time job in October 2020 but my monthly wage goes towards paying rent, bills, and chunks off my credit card and loan. I live just to pay bills at the minute and it’s very hard not to imagine what could have been if it had taken off as planned. I feel weighed down by the amount of debt and the monthly re-payments are financially crippling me. It’s taking a toll on my emotional well-being as I just cannot see an end to this.
I tried to make a living for myself while offering, what I thought, was a better service for the public than the services already on the market. I understand the value of money and wanted to pass on the savings to the customer, instead of rinsing them for all they’re worth like many companies do. If someone were to help, even with the smallest amount, you have no idea the pressure that would be lifted from me and the relief I would feel. For me, clearing my debts would be a fresh start, an opportunity to focus on my current career path and build a future for myself without my financial circumstances holding me back. If you can relate to this post or are in a position to help in any way, I would be forever grateful.
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