First time living in a car

[travfree]

This did not go the way I hoped it would. I am from Charleston, SC.  I quit my job of 11 years at Target and threw caution to the wind.  I traveled by bus from Charleston to Key West then back to Miami where i bought a car.  The actual plan was to buy a car cash.  Found a 2004 Trailblazer on Edmonds.com for $900.  But, when I got to the dealer they did not have it.  I bought a Toyota Corolla and have monthly payments for 70 months.  I am almost broke from staying in hotels.  Plus, the car broke down on me twice costing $300 for towing.  Now, I am living in it and wondering if i should give it back.  

I do not have any social media accounts!!!

 

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[G0ldengirl68]

I was in similar situations and learned losing my credit in my 20s wasn't a good idea. If I were in your shoes, which I'm not so can't say what's right for you, is to try for a seasonal job with say, Coolworks.com or Xanterra. I've had good experiences with them, and only one bad one.

But I found that late in the season can get you hired because a lot of people will start on time, but quit, or, have to leave early putting the company, ranch, resort in quick need. There are several jobs listed now, and they say "need help now" or "help wanted now". Try to keep your wheels and you can look for work way easier PS with tips one Summer, I saved up 3000 dollars and was able to move back to Oregon, rent a cabin, and get another year-round job It was probably easier then, but seems like there is always something, or some way

 

[bullfrog]

You need to get a seasonal job with housing. A Toyota Corolla is generally a pretty dependable easily repairable car even though parts are expensive and coming from a dealer you probably over paid I would keep it as used car prices are still going up. It may be possible to remove the rear and passenger seat and temporarily live in it to get to your new job but most likely you will need cheap transportation while there. You don't just get to give cars back by the way. Maybe consider a cheap tent, 5 gallon bucket, bug sprayer and a good sleeping pad and bag. Definitely find a job with housing or parking/full hookups. Welcome by the way!

 

[GypsyJan]

Work with what you have, which should motivate you to dig yourself out of the hole. I second the suggestion to find a way to sleep in the car while driving toward a job with housing. Along the way, a five-gallon bucket & a garden sprayer will give you a way to bathe and can double for restroom facilities, if needed. Most important will be window coverings (dollar store black tablecloths and binder clips to slip under the edge of the headliner...clip tableclothes over windows) and netting (tape over windows with painters tape...you'll need new tape each night). This should hold you until you arrive at the new job. Who can afford hotels anyway...and why bother if you can live out of your vehicle?