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[โ€“] RoryButlerMusic@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

The wording was a tad dramatic.

I can afford to eat. But I can't afford housing and any enjoyment comes with guilt from knowing itll have a knock on effect to my finances. I'm living with a parent (who similarly struggles to pay bills)

It's more a case of finding it hard to hit the bills and not being able to see a future where I'm comfortable.

I'd say it's mostly due to the cost of living rather than the pay. 10 years ago I'd be doing quite well, but the pay grades haven't changed to meet inflation or accommodate for the high cost of living.