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How do you deal with being broke? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm in my 30s so I should be used to this by now, but this shit is getting so stressful guys. I have no savings, my checking account is drained every month with rent, and if there's ever a serious emergency I have no safety net, I'm legitimately fucked. I'm one unplanned expense away from absolute ruin. Those in the same boat as me, how do you deal with this?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Lots of ways to educate yourself for a new job. You could take night classes at the local junior college if you have some money, or you can find free things online that would relate more directly to the sort of work you want to apply to. E.g. learning the basics of Excel at night for a month.

Post questions here if you're looking for specific resources. You'd be surprised what you can find online for free!

Other comment has great recommendations for the sorts of jobs you could do with minimal experience.