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How do I make enough money to live? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 4 months ago by TargaryenTKE to c/asklemmy

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Yes, I do have a full-time job, and I even enjoy it, but it doesn't pay enough to survive in this hellscape of a world we live in. I lack the college degree required to get almost any decent-paying job (plus my last job hunt took MONTHS to get a lead), I don't have the skills or originality to become an online content creator, nor the artistry or patience to create and sell trinkets on Etsy (plus, that would require an initial investment which I simply do not have). Should I set up a GoFundMe? OnlyFans? I wouldn't really be offering anything except a charity basket/collection plate so that feels dishonest at best. Idk, I'm quite literally having a breakdown because I'm probably going to lose my car soon, and then my job, and then my apartment, and then my life. Any help at all would be appreciated. Thank you

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[–] RBWells 18 points 4 months ago

You need roommates. When I was younger we lived in groups, to split expenses. Tackle this from that side first, get into a situation you can afford on your pay so that you aren't panicking. Even if you go live with your family.

Then you can work on increasing your income.

And don't think it's any kind of failure on your part. I have never lived alone, most people at my job make good money but nearly all do live in 2-3 earner households because it's better and more secure.

There is an economy of scale in multiple earner households. One house, not much more electric use, food costs less per lb in bigger packages, you might be able to carpool.

Can you get into a trade? Go to the electric worker union and start as a helper? Those jobs are getting so much more valuable and that trend is increasing. I don't think you need a college degree to get a good paying job, but you probably do need to put in that same 4 years working your way up.