i”m with you!!
Been out of work most of this year. I tend to do mostly barter, trading tutoring work for cash or food or gas. Seems to work well. Keeps everything off the books and out of the government’s eye.
Have expenses down to about 400/month, most of that rent + utilities. I won’t be skimping for Christmas, I’ll be getting my special gal something nice as I do every year, and a few gifts for family.
Sure hope some of these job opportunities fall through for me! I hate looking for work.