Surviving On Minimum Wage.

[kickstart]

Stay put OP.

It's tough out here for people who are making a little bit of money, so those on min. wage have to be scrapping by.

You also need to factor in UNEXPECTED EXPENSES: What happens when your car breaks down? Gas prices are constantly fluctuating, how will you cope with the increase?
You miss a payment on ya bills and now you have late fees, how will you pay them??

Additionally, think about all that you're giving up for a little bit of independence--Cable, Internet, Cell phone, Entertainment w/friends/family/significant other--and other little luxuries that may not be included with your apartment (i.e. heat or hot water dep. if it's a gas or electric unit).

-Not worth it-

 

[throwedindagame]

Unexpected expenses are what will get you.

You're not going to make enough money to set up an emergency fund.

 

[throwedindagame]

Unexpected expenses are what will get you.

You're not going to make enough money to set up an emergency fund.

 

[josebronx]

Originally Posted by Mangudai954

Originally Posted by FuzzyRobot

I live in Florida. Maybe post some tips for minimal living?

Cut unnecessary expenses. Map out how much money you're going to spend each month on gas, food, going out etc and budget your money so you can put at least something away every month into a savings account(if you can). Prepare your own meals, look through the paper or online(Publix) to see the current deals. I just saved $16 at the store today, thats 4 gallons of gas. Might not seem like much but that adds up over time. I analyzed my spending and found I spent too much money on food so I cut down on the deliveries and fast food. That made a big difference

A lot of it has to do with self control, you have to realize how important it is to save money. Especially if you don't have a whole lot of it coming in. Do you really need to spend $40 at the club on drinks? Those new Jordans when you just copped those AM95's? 

 no one NEEDS cable....

Especially when you have the internet. When my tv went out I didn't even bother getting a new one.


try the latin supermarkets also, usually cheaper than publix and winn dixie

 

[josebronx]

Originally Posted by Mangudai954

Originally Posted by FuzzyRobot

I live in Florida. Maybe post some tips for minimal living?

Cut unnecessary expenses. Map out how much money you're going to spend each month on gas, food, going out etc and budget your money so you can put at least something away every month into a savings account(if you can). Prepare your own meals, look through the paper or online(Publix) to see the current deals. I just saved $16 at the store today, thats 4 gallons of gas. Might not seem like much but that adds up over time. I analyzed my spending and found I spent too much money on food so I cut down on the deliveries and fast food. That made a big difference

A lot of it has to do with self control, you have to realize how important it is to save money. Especially if you don't have a whole lot of it coming in. Do you really need to spend $40 at the club on drinks? Those new Jordans when you just copped those AM95's? 

 no one NEEDS cable....

Especially when you have the internet. When my tv went out I didn't even bother getting a new one.


try the latin supermarkets also, usually cheaper than publix and winn dixie

 

[queencitysneakerqueen]

Originally Posted by awon23

If you're living at your parents' house and you're making minimum wage, stay at your parents' house.

 

[queencitysneakerqueen]

Originally Posted by awon23

If you're living at your parents' house and you're making minimum wage, stay at your parents' house.

 

[thapointguy]

If I were to have a minimum wage job, it better be one that has tips.

 

[thapointguy]

If I were to have a minimum wage job, it better be one that has tips.