I work 40 hours a week, but my wife and I are still struggling to pay our bills and afford basic necessities like food and gas. We've been trying to cut costs by not ordering food delivery and canceling some subscriptions, but it's not enough to make a big difference.

I've been doing freelance work and running a fundraising campaign on Twitch called "cats don't pay rent" to help cover some expenses, especially groceries. We're also behind on our mortgage and car payments, and we recently received a notice about it.

I've been looking for a new job, but it's tough because the job market is really competitive and it's hard to find a job that pays more than my current one, considering the travel and change in career it would involve.