I’m going to end up broke in a few months. Give me some tips on reducing the impact. What things can I do in advance? What are things I should know? Give me some financial advice too, if you can

  • SystemDisc@feddit.orgEnglish
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    12 hours ago

    As someone who was homeless, living on the streets for years, this is the comment I think is the most valuable. You need to find out where to get shelter and food, and you need to know people’s contact info - it all needs to be written down and kept safe.

    This is temporary. Everything is temporary. Don’t give up.

      • SystemDisc@feddit.orgEnglish
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        12 hours ago

        I’m not sure what you’re asking. I was saying @[email protected] ’s comment is the most valuable reply I’ve read here, and that I have first hand experience living on the streets with no place to stay, and no money to speak of most of the time for years.

          • SystemDisc@feddit.orgEnglish
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            12 hours ago

            Now I’m a software engineer making six figures. I went from nothing to what I consider very successful, albeit with tons and tons of really intense trauma.

              • SystemDisc@feddit.orgEnglish
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                12 hours ago

                I make $155,000 USD per year. When I was homeless, obviously I had essentially no money most of the time.

                • Codewizard@hear-me.social
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                  12 hours ago

                  @SystemDisc l don’t make anything because l don’t do any work.

                  My philosophy is different from the others. If l work for money, l become a donkey.

                  Work should become a source of entertainment for me. Does that make any sense to you ??

                  • SystemDisc@feddit.orgEnglish
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                    12 hours ago

                    Yes, but luckily I love what I do. So, I get paid and I get the benefit of doing what I want to do in life.

                    And, with my money, I sponsor several impoverished children and give back as much as I can as often as I can.

                    I also spend a lot of time volunteering at places that help those who struggle with addiction.

              • SystemDisc@feddit.orgEnglish
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                12 hours ago

                Yes, but it took decades and lots of very hard work. I nearly gave up several times. In fact, I attempted suicide more than once, so I guess I did give up multiple times. But, I survived and I’m glad. Overall, I survived a lot of abuse and violence. It’s been a very difficult life, but it’s finally peaceful and I have a lot of happiness today.