An 80 -year -old Quebec woman says she is trying to find a new job to try to reach both ends and help repay her debts in the middle of the cost of living.
Rachel Garand works part -time, offering food samples in a department store. However, she says that winning an income barely above the minimum wage is not enough to reach both ends.
While Garand says that she is trying to enjoy the little things in life, the cost of living is “very expensive” and even the smallest luxuries that eat in his daily budget.
His story to try to find a new job has been republished on Facebook. In a few days, it was shared more than 6,000 times. She was also presented in a YouTube video explaining her financial situation.
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The elder lived in a house with another person, but he died years ago and the house was sold. She said that she had moved into an apartment, but her bills accumulated.
Despite his part -time job and his monthly government pension checks, Garand said it was not enough. She started using credit cards and accepting family loans to pay her bills, accumulating more than $ 28,000 in debts.
“I did it because I didn’t have enough money,” said Garand.
A GoFundme campaign was also launched to collect money to help repay your debts. Friday morning, more than $ 14,000 had been collected.
But Garand says that she is not looking for documents and just wants a better paid job, even when her debts are paid. She says she is also determined to pay him while others try to help her get back on the right track.
“I have the impression that the inhabitants of Quebec are very affected when they see the elderly,” said Garand.
“I love the elderly and I can also help them.”
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