Hi friends, I don’t know if this is where I should be posting for advice on this topic. But I don’t know where else to ask. A lot of people in my life have told me different things as to what I should do. Here’s a little break down of my situation:

Before the pandemic, I was a server. I found an apartment in Quebec, outside of Ontario, decided to move here because it was super close to work and super affordable given the space. About three months into living here, the pandemic hit. I lost my job. I went on government assistance which we’re taxed on. I always wondered if I’d enjoy working in real estate so I took a job as a rental agent. Big mistake. I made just as much as I would have on government assistance. I made a budget - figured it out. Then, because I was one of the employees with a car, they started sending me to multiple sites around the city and not compensating me for my gas. So I was actually LOSING money at that point. 

I got so paranoid about my life and money and where I’d go...I ended up quitting my job and vowed to find a new one because things were looking up. Wrong. Another lockdown. 

I live in Quebec, but have an Ontario license plate and health card. My official address is still in Ontario. Basically, I’m living here illegally to save money. They’re shutting the border tomorrow and my parents won’t allow me to stay with them because I’m too difficult. I have 3000 to my name. I’m wondering if I should get someone to take over my lease, sell all my stuff, sell possibly my car, find a room to rent for a little while until I get back on my feet and find a job. And get the fuck out of Quebec for good.

I don’t know what to do. My friends all are telling me something different. My mom wants me to stay to keep up appearances. I didn’t know anymore.