You can talk with the Dental Studio frankly regarding your circumstance. Be honest, no money and no job (on EI). I believe they will do a favor to you. You never know unless you have tried. 5 C# m4 J: _8 j# T8 LDeclining to pay is the last choice but it is a option though if they are not reasonable. In addition, being unemployed is not easy regardless, but you are not alone. The job market as such could last a while or even worse. It will recover eventually.