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I'm in my 30s so I should be used to this by now, but this shit is getting so stressful guys. I have no savings, my checking account is drained every month with rent, and if there's ever a serious emergency I have no safety net, I'm legitimately fucked. I'm one unplanned expense away from absolute ruin. Those in the same boat as me, how do you deal with this?

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[โ€“] quinnly@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

I wish I could send you my budget and have you help me sort it out. I spend the absolute minimum. I feel like I'm starving myself, both physically and emotionally. And still I have nothing.

I hope and wish that there is a better job out there for me but I'm an unskilled college dropout with nothing but experience in food service and some retail. There's not a whole lot out there in my experience that pays above minimum wage.

[โ€“] GBU_28@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Not degrading you at all, but have you tried recipes with rice and beans? It's filling and nutritious. Frankly I love the taste too

I'm doing better now and still include them as staples in my week.

[โ€“] GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

There are a lot of remote data entry positions you could get into. You could study some data analysis on the side, using the data entry as a toe hold in the industry. Lots of free content and datasets to work with to learn on.

Just a suggestion, not cutting you down.

I'd be happy to chat more about that topic if you are interested.

[โ€“] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Sales pays the best because you're in the revenue generating column, not the cost column and also last to get the sack in a downturn

Maybe a side hustle? If you have a good eye, upcycling stuff from charity shops is a way to generate extra income.

There's a lot of government positions that require just high school, and pay more than typical.

But they're annoying to apply to, and often can make you wait a long time. Look into your cities job bank, same with state/province and/or federal level.

[โ€“] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

If you are good at driving a CDL is a gateway to higher paying jobs as well.