Just venting on here.. I have a 40k career which comes out to much less than that after taxes being that I’m in California and have no kids. I live in a studio apartment and pay 1200$ with all utilities included. After paying my rent, car, insurance, and groceries I’m always at 0$. My parents had an ugly divorce when I was 18 and I’ve been on my own since then. I have all these dreams and aspirations but feel so depressed just accepting my reality. I know I shouldn’t complain because at least I have my health and a job but anyone in my situation knows the stress of living like this. My gf isn’t willing to help me with any portion of rent because my home is “a shithole” according to her yet she sleeps here every night. We argue a lot and it’s at a point where I feel better being alone but every time we break up she threatens suicide or cries her way back. I’m simply venting on here and apologize if this isn’t on topic but yeah being poor sucks and I pray that I’m given the strength and mental fortitude to able to get out of this cycle and hope you all do as well.