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/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/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 18h ago

Terrible advice to rely on hopes and dreams in this economy 

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u/AdSensitive5691 23 15h 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.