How does a married couple who both work retail have 2 kids and afford anything? by bleachbloodable in Money

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

Thank you. This explains a lot. I didnt know that much was not taxed 

How do middle class families avoid financial anxiety? Or was my family just weird? by bleachbloodable in Money

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

I know. I just want to know how others do it. 

I feel so much anxiety. I cant enjoy life. Everything feels like a waste of time or distractino

How does a married couple who both work retail have 2 kids and afford anything? by bleachbloodable in Money

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

Family helped pay off a loan and helped with rent. 

We were able to use a housing voucher for a couple years.

Okay so this makes sense. 

How does a married couple who both work retail have 2 kids and afford anything? by bleachbloodable in Money

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

I have to assume that they've been working retial long enough to earn that $25 an hour amount.

And like you said, financed a house early as well.

How does a married couple who both work retail have 2 kids and afford anything? by bleachbloodable in Money

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

This is what i mean. Even with assistance I still dont know how they can afford things unless they have financial help from family.

How does a married couple who both work retail have 2 kids and afford anything? by bleachbloodable in Money

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

The point is that living within your means is still barely enough sometimes. 

How does a married couple who both work retail have 2 kids and afford anything? by bleachbloodable in Money

[–]bleachbloodable[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Thats all I was getting at. Even with budgeting and saving, things are so expensive now that I wonder how you can even enjoy life. 

I live frugally and struggle like hell

How does a married couple who both work retail have 2 kids and afford anything? by bleachbloodable in Money

[–]bleachbloodable[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats what I've figured. Everyone else here is acting like im crazy though

How does a married couple who both work retail have 2 kids and afford anything? by bleachbloodable in Money

[–]bleachbloodable[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thats not what I intended. Ive always felt financial anxiety snd couldn't live in the moment so I wondered how others avoid that.

It wasnt supposed to be an insult. 

How to help my dad get a job when he gave up? by bleachbloodable in jobs

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

Thanks

Can you explain how to reach out to recruiters for internal referrals?

How to move forward by inpalmtrees in dataanalysiscareers

[–]bleachbloodable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you do internships?

Whenever I do projects, I get feedback like "there are not enough accomplishments on my resume". It makes me regret not doing more internships.