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.