I'm sorry to read that you've been highly stressed about your situation.
There are of course many things we simply have no control or influence over, that unfortunately seem to have influence and control over our lives.
But we do have some control of how we see things, and what you need to do now is try and keep things is perspective, this minimum wage rule ISN'T DEFINATELY coming into force.
Alot of us have worries of our own. Some we share in places like this.
My present situation is a nightmare to be honest, has caused me untold anxiety and stress. And for what it's worth, you have much much more of a chance to be with your GF than I ever will with mine. The problems I have aren't based on a possible future rule that may never even come into force, its stuff I really can't do anything about. Well some would argue that I can find a huge pile of cash I haven't got, and find it in myself to sit around for ages for an anulment that may or may not be granted....if I love her. It's not simple.
So take heart, that you're unduly worrying about something that may not happen anyway..
And for times when your strength wanes, come on here, like I have, and you'll find alot of friendly support...