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How do you deal with being broke? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by quinnly@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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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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[-] hedgehog@ttrpg.network 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Back in my twenties I worked for a couple dollars above minimum wage and had to donate plasma in order to make rent. Hell, “consider donating plasma as an extra revenue stream” is probably more helpful advice than “never go out; don’t have a cellphone; set goals.”

[-] GBU_28@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

Also, people.need plasma so you are helping your community too

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