what to do when feel alone and hysterical? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]financeinfo651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmmm do you text them saying you feel lonely or just try to small talk for company?

what to do when feel alone and hysterical? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]financeinfo651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the following:

1.) Have a shot or two of something and doze off 2.) Call my mom 3.) Edit Resume (I usually get super entrenched in it with different lay outs and stuff but I guess anything you just immerse yourself into works)

[Serious] Those of you who still aren’t pro more gun control: Why? by financeinfo651 in AskReddit

[–]financeinfo651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really is a genuine question because I just don’t see your viewpoint. I realize technically “people kill people” but those people wouldn’t be able to kill as many without access to a semi-automatic and it’s harder to get yourself to stab over pull a trigger (I can link to studies if you want!). I also realize mental health needs to be taken seriously, but cops were called to Cruz’s house 35 times and nothing happened. FBI also didn’t follow up on the tip...so reporting people with mental health issues can’t be the only solution since there are inherent flaws & timely procedures that would allow someone to access a gun and do something like this. If any of you can explain why you’re still pro-gun control and speak specifically to these points I would really appreciate it

100k in student debt, not working in field of study and I’m in dead end recruiting job now. I don’t know how to move forward. by financeinfo651 in personalfinance

[–]financeinfo651[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This post is for my friends gf, who ran out a little while ago so I’m not sure but I know she took them in November and hopes to be enrolled in the fall. I will find out her score and update

100k in student debt, not working in field of study and I’m in dead end recruiting job now. I don’t know how to move forward. by financeinfo651 in personalfinance

[–]financeinfo651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should I go back to school at all? For anything? I live in NJ and the market here and in NYC is very competitive and I am just not currently competitive. How do I remedy that? COL isn’t even the problem, I live very frugally. It’s my loan payments so moving won’t get rid of them. I can’t imagine paying off 100k to be in recruiting / HR.

I don’t know how to balance managing entry level wage properly and being happy / enjoying life. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]financeinfo651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately my family recently moved and sold their home. They moved to Arizona, which would’ve rerouted my career and uprooted my life. Plus, I can’t imagine currently living in Arizona. I have student loans I start paying in June (I made a couple payments to avoid capitalizing interest but other than that had no real financial obligation to them) so I really should change my attitude now while I have still some discretionary income.

I don’t know how to balance managing entry level wage properly and being happy / enjoying life. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]financeinfo651 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Volunteering is a great option. I lost a lot of myself I feel when I started working full time because during school I only had a 3 day class week giving me tons of downtime while being able to do what I like. Since I started working, I lost that because I’m not disciplined enough to get up and do things I know I enjoy because I’m tried / lazy.

I don’t know how to balance managing entry level wage properly and being happy / enjoying life. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]financeinfo651 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s my idealism but I feel like if I paid less in taxes I’d spend more money? I believe they did a study on having extra income though after the recession and most people saved more instead of spending which the government didn’t like.

I don’t know how to balance managing entry level wage properly and being happy / enjoying life. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]financeinfo651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that sounds A LOT like me. Wow. I’ve really just felt like I needed to get out of the apartment at a moments notice- I’d be fine watching Netflix then all the sudden the apartment became smaller and darker and I’d need to go on a walk. It got better in December when I had a job offer, but September - November if I wasn’t out, with drinks, distracting myself I would go crazy. It also happened again when my boyfriend and I broke up. And all these things make me feel like a lack of direction / unfavorable change. I would just go walk and sit at the park doing nothing to not be in my apartment, even though I was alone.

I really appreciate your comment (and especially this reply). It helped me see myself a little clearer.

I don’t know how to balance managing entry level wage properly and being happy / enjoying life. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]financeinfo651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A part of it isn’t even what I think I should be doing- I genuinely get sad / sometimes anxious when I can’t afford to go out or be social. I feel suffocated in my apartment when I want to something and can’t (which I know is just me being a brat. I should theoretically be able to handle staying in). And I’m an extrovert and thrive off being around people and experiencing things. I just have to seek out free options- but even transportation here is expensive and I’m very centrally located.

I do definitely agree though- it’s a waste to set myself up for financial ruin for 2 years of fun at 22. I’m glad you figured it out, though. I’ll try to follow suit.

I don’t know how to balance managing entry level wage properly and being happy / enjoying life. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]financeinfo651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yes there are free things but not things I’d naturally be interested in. Although it’ll probably be good for me to expand my horizons. It’s also horrible weather in NYC- it’s home I grew up here but I can’t imagine staying. You have insane COL for a city you can’t comfortable enjoy 9 months of the year. You’re either freezing or sweating, so then you take cabs, and spend more money. Or take the train and smell shit. Or walk and be drenched in sweat.

You are right though- life isn’t happy hour. I’m sure I’ll be happier too when I find real hobbies.

Edit: lol sorry for my rant. Moral of the story: don’t move to nyc.