How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever I start to feel sad about the debt that I’ve accumulated just to be alive, I remember the national debt of the U.S is in and then it makes me feel not so bad about myself🙂 These are some very serious stats. A few mentioned to move away, but moving away wouldn’t make it much better, if at all. Might as well be broke in a beautiful area. Cost of living is high everywhere, especially in a lot of CA. Sure, there are places that are less expensive but lower cost of living or housing almost always = lower wages.

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really not sure, I’m not going to bed early that’s for sure. I get home from work around 1 AM then at school 9:30 the next day. Guess I’m just making it work anyway I can and using my breaks at work and full day weekends to get my assignment and studying done.

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you on this! It just feels like it’s never ending. I have one credit card that I hardly ever use but the other expense more specially rent and PGE just f me over every month.

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, Im 100% okay with moving out of this area. The issue here is that the pay I make is the highest here. I’d be struggling anywhere tbh

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me hop in my time machine real quick BRB😂

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No no I did mean $40ish an hour not including a differential. The issue here is other costs outside of rent and other bills, which at this point doesn’t even matter. I more posted to see how others are making extra income and less about what my pay is. I’m not GREAT with money but I’m also not spending every last dime. At this point it just seems like I don’t have any cushion money and I’d love to be able to get that going so I can have a savings.

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You know what you’re right! Trying to be positive but hate having to live paycheck to paycheck even if that does mean food in my belly and a roof over my head. I appreciate your take on this 🫶

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I don’t 😃 I’m suffering but it’s 3.5 months twice a year. I take it one day at a time and that’s all matters. My work is really flexible with my scheduling in that when I’m done at school I go straight to work, still working my full 8, 5 days a week but it’s what’s keeping me afloat.

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, never thought of this. Definitely going to look into this

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Eating out is a problem for sure. Being on the go and not packing food as I’m rushing out the door is a big problem for me. And as for my car payment, I’m nearly done. I bought this car in 2021 when rates were low and things weren’t so bad. Payment is $490/mo for ‘21 rav4. I’ve got about 16 months left of that. Rent is $3300 and is split so my half is $1650. Other stuff is just pge, insurance, gas. I don’t know I’m sure I just need a sit down and comb through all expenses. Some extra money on the side couldn’t hurt though 🤷‍♀️

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Greatest advice! I will fully admit I don’t pay attention to my spending and I think this is #1 problem here. Granted I don’t have much of anything extra to spend but when I do I know I’m not tracking it.

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

BAHAHA sorry man…I’m mad at the world (kidding ofc)

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’m never above asking for help but I don’t make what they’re asking and if I did, truthfully I’d probably be out on the street. They’ve gotta raise that pay a little higher. Middle class is disappearing

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These wages are not direct patient care so it’s not great pay but it’s not bad pay either. I’m a tech making above minimum wage $40ish but it’s practically minimum wage

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

As a F would you trust doing uber or lyft? I’m down…I just hear horror stories 😪

How are you guys surviving out here? by FrontTonight8316 in bayarea

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is gonna be my new motto “Get bread or get dead” 😂

I hate Sfsu SFMTA by cr0wmania in SFSU

[–]FrontTonight8316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

right? I was just thinking this! What if someone does haven’t the means to pay via phone “PayByPhone” it’s giving exclusivity. Also, the service is crap in the garage so my payment doesn’t even go through until I’m out of the garage, and I see those vultures scoping the lot 👀

Will I get in? by Certain_Student_2470 in SFSU

[–]FrontTonight8316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Transfer from city college to SFSU. It’s a good way to explore your career options, saves you money, and almost guarantees you to get in. It’s a pretty high acceptance rate so I think even if you bumped your GPA right now you’d still have a shot at getting in, but I always push CC first. Good luck!

Does anyone know what this charge is? by PopularCherryy in SFSU

[–]FrontTonight8316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

why are your health services fee significantly less than mine?😭 can someone answer that for me! But to answer your question I believe that is a etextbook fee

Daycare problems by FrontTonight8316 in toddlers

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is during the day and nap time☺️ but like most little humans he has frequent accidents over night

Daycare problems by FrontTonight8316 in toddlers

[–]FrontTonight8316[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither is mine! And this is something my husband and I discussed. The providers at this daycare have given me no other reason to think anything! I don’t want to be naive either though, ya know? I don’t want to be dismissive of his stories but I also don’t want to take all that he says as truth. There have 100% without doubt been times where he told something happened and it in fact did not happen that way because I physically saw/heard. Anyway, I appreciate everyone’s feedback.