Get a job and try to strike a bargain with his situation?

He must also strike a good financial bargain for the city.

If you still want me on those terms, we may be able to strike a bargain.

Perhaps, he thought, I can strike a bargain with these two.

"We must strike a bargain that will hold each of us to our word."

You might, perhaps, be able to strike a bargain with her.

"And you should have struck a better bargain for yourself."

"You've struck a bargain for the girl and this is the price."

"I take it you'd strike a bargain with God if you had another vice to give up."

There will be no question of fees, but I want to strike a bargain with you.