Budgeting tips when income drops, machine operator here

My income is now a fraction of what it was as a machine operator and I am trying to cover the essentials. I listed needs and wants and cut a few subscriptions. Did lenders work with you?

Check for energy assistance programmes. I got a credit that covered two bills.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 6 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.