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[โ€“] Mostly_Gristle 32 points 1 year ago (3 children)

For real. I have a lot of problems right now, and there's not a single one of those problems that can't be solved with an adequate amount of money.

I, like I think a lot of people, fantasize about winning the lottery not because I'm desperate to live in a mansion or to have a $500k sports car in my driveway, but because I dream of watching all my problems absolutely evaporate before my eyes.

[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

I have a disability and I'm a student so I have zero physical or mental energy to have a job next to my almost full time study. I used to just be broke all the time. I found out there's a city government fund for people exactly like me, and it honestly so fucking crazy what that extra 300 euros a month does. It's not just that I can afford necessities and something fun once in a while but it gives so much peace of mind. One of my cats was sick a few months ago and I could just take her to the vet and have her blood work done without having to stress about it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

xactly. Any other problems are usually self made or if not then the money still can ameliorate them greatly. Like being crippled. Better to have a nice house, someone to come clean, with stair lift and such than to be on the streets with a tiny tim crutch.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What are some of these problems, if I may ask?

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Probably things like living paycheck to paycheck. Needing a new washing machine or some other device but not being able to afford that yet. Not being able to have your car repaired or buy a car so you have to use public transport and walk long distances to get to your work.

I mean that's what I imagine. A little money would make those problems go away. But when your paycheck only covers your rent, bills and food, you never get to save up for things.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean I can imagine those things as well :) But I was still interested in the specific person and not some abstract possibilities :)

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ah, I get it. Don't mind me then, I'm someone else.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You're right, I could really go for an evil toast right now

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you for your humor. I appreciate it in these dark times. I hope you are doing well and your mouth is filled toast.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

How are the times dark?