I think earning money will take a long time, unless you do the work that is daily, or the daily salary, such as self-employment or selling a service, but it will not give you a lot of money to you. he amount of money you will receive depends on the amount of work you do. So it is not fix you don't know the exact money you will receive.
Indeed. Being in a desperste situation basically doesn't give you too many options. Well the best thing to do would be to avoid being in such a situation in he first place but if it comes to that, you shouldn't shoulder it on your own. There's nothing wrong or shameful in asking help from people close to you. Or you can sell personal belongings though there are times when thst would be regretful after you've survived the situatiin