Today, after thinking that if I had a good job I'd be OK, I just started a job making almost 30$ an hour. I still pray for death. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, even after applying to literally hundreds of jobs a week for the past 6 months, I still can't get a job. Unemployment is almost gone, and I won't be able to afford my medication. I also can't figure out a painless way to kill myself. FML
Today, after I gave notice to quit my job 3 weeks ago, and my last day is tomorrow, I found out that all overtime is now $40 an hour. FML
Today, I hate the job I am in and just want a minimum wage to live through. My dad gave away millions because it's "his money" and I need to put up with entitled male chauvinistic idiots at work. I would only need a fraction of the amount he donated to live peacefully for the entirety of my life. FML
Today, I got fired from my low-paying, depression-inducing job. At least now I have a "real reason" to be depressed. FML
Today, after years of being underpaid, I received my first paycheck at my new job. My new employer offers excellent benefits and a 401k. But after I invest in all these wonderful things, and after a $4 an hour pay increase, my net income is less than before. FML
Today, being so desperate for money, I accepted a job in which I get shot at with paintballs for six hours. FML
Today, I realized that I spend more money on gas to go to my job than what I get paid. FML
Today, while trying to quit my horrible job at a pizza place, I got so nervous that I accidentally offered to work double my usual hours for another month. FML
Today, after weeks of my brother being laid off from work, I was able to finagle him an interview for one of the entry level positions at my work. He got the job, only to refuse it because it doesn't pay enough. I thought 9 dollars an hour was a lot more than 0 dollars an hour. FML
Today, I quit my job, mainly because I didn't work enough hours and thus, earn enough money. In the past, they said there isn't any other paid work they could provide. They've now added different tasks, more money, and more hours to the position. I'm helping to find a replacement for a job I would otherwise apply to. FML
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RichardPencil 32
Why don't you see what happens after the money starts rolling in? Having a steady job that pays well makes you a lot more attractive and popular. And if it doesn't work out, at least your earnings can buy you a kick-ass coffin! I'm getting one with Wi-Fi and snacks.
Jonkbaby 23
It took me a while to realize that I needed to find a career that lit a fire in me. Even then, having a life outside of work is just as important. Hug for you my friend
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RichardPencil 32
Why don't you see what happens after the money starts rolling in? Having a steady job that pays well makes you a lot more attractive and popular. And if it doesn't work out, at least your earnings can buy you a kick-ass coffin! I'm getting one with Wi-Fi and snacks.
Jonkbaby 23
It took me a while to realize that I needed to find a career that lit a fire in me. Even then, having a life outside of work is just as important. Hug for you my friend
justwanttobesocial...butalsonot 9
I'd highly advise seeking a therapist, specifically DBT is fantastic. Wishing you the best as you deal with all this 💜
oathbound 3
You've just started! Merely starting will not address the problems that money is needed to solve - ya gotta get the paycheck and start applying the money to the problems, so stick to your old budget and use the extra money to start establishing an emergency fund, but first (seriously!) treat yourself to an indulgence. You've worked hard to get to this point, celebrate your accomplishment! You mourned the hardships, celebrate your success - even if it feels silly or too small to change anything. The point is to focus on the good result you achieved for yourself! If you can't bring yourself to do something selfish or hedonistic, make a small gift to a charity in your area and really focus on how good it feels to help someone out. And yes, if you find yourself "praying for death" please reach out to a therapist or crisis line. It can get better, and this new job is just one (big) step in that direction!