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"a walmart-type job does not provide enough income to live on"

Sure it does. My ex-wife did it while supporting my step-daughter. Even had medical benefits for ~$20/month. She had to watch her spending and get a roommate, but she did it with zero .gov assistance (food stamps and the like).

While the unskilled jobs may not pay much, they pay more than nothing and will keep you fed and dry till you find something better.



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