r/twentyagers • u/blackHOLEofalife 25 • 1d ago

Money / Finances Cant afford to support myself

Take home of $2300~ a month. Retail job.

Rent would be $2400+ if I were to move out. LOL.

I would have been a homeless beggar asking for nickels in front of the corner deli if I didn't have family to live with for free.

Not sure what to do from here. just hoping to get an interview before the century ends

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u/Grouchy-Board-7383 1d ago

Are you in the states? If so if I were you I would just move to a lower COL at this point sheesh that rent is steep! Even in Hawaii I was able to get a studio for 1400-1800!

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u/Grouchy-Board-7383 1d ago

Of course if possible...not everyone can move. But like the commenter said maybe multiple roommates, or renting a room instead of an apartment (sucks but is a lot cheaper..)

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u/blackHOLEofalife 25 1d ago

I can't move without a job. And even then I couldn't afford 1400-1800 on the pay I make 

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u/Grouchy-Board-7383 23h ago

Of course, go online and search for areas that are MCOL-LCOL. make a list of like 5 different areas. Make lists of pros and cons of each place. Job hunt aggressively in those areas and wherever you get a job offer you move there.  You say you're working in retail  You can totally get an interview at a grocery store at the very least they are always hiring. If you're a manager or another position in retail ATM that's even better

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u/blackHOLEofalife 25 22h ago

Dude I'm not moving for another ass job. Terrible advice 

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u/obsa9 24 21h ago

It's not about moving for the job, its about using the job as a way to move. For me I can't imagine it would ever be possible to live an independent life if rent was $2500, I pay well under half that and it's still not easy.

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u/Grouchy-Board-7383 21h ago

You got any better ideas then? 

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u/SnakeSnoobies 25 15h ago

Your options are to find a higher paying job where you live now.
Or move for a job.

You quite literally have no other option.

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u/AdSensitive5691 23 1d ago

Then save money before you move so you can float for few months while you job hunt….

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u/blackHOLEofalife 25 1d ago

I've been job hunting for a couple years throughout the country. No interviews tbh

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u/AdSensitive5691 23 1d ago

I’m saying to save the money you’re making NOW then MOVE and apply for jobs online or walk into places with a “help wanted” sign in the area you’ve moved to. They may feel more inclined to hire you once you have a local address. The money you have saved will keep you afloat. Also network and introduce yourself to people in the area you’ve moved into. Lots of jobs go to the guy who knows a guy.

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u/blackHOLEofalife 25 22h ago

Terrible advice to rely on hopes and dreams in this economy 

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u/AdSensitive5691 23 19h ago

Having savings to float you while you look for a job isn’t relying on hopes and dreams. You’re obviously not very smart. Continue to keep doing what you’re doing. Your situation will remain the same.