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I didnt have enough money: 80-year-old Canadian puts out job plea to make ends meet [Video]

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An 80-year-old Quebec woman says she’s trying to find a new job to try and make ends meet and help pay off her debts amid the high cost of living.

Rachel Garand works part-time, offering food samples at a large retail store. However, she says earning an income barely above minimum wage is not enough to make ends meet.

While Garand says she tries to enjoy the little things in life, the cost of living is “very expensive,” and even the smallest luxuries eat into her daily budget.

Her story of trying to find a new job was reposted on Facebook. Within days, it was shared more than 6,000 times. She was also featured in a YouTube video explaining her financial situation.

The senior used to live in a house with another person, but he passed away years ago and the house was sold. She said she moved into an …

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