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Ahh.. that sweet release

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It’s almost like we can’t buy a home becuase we can’t afford one!

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disgruntled penguins

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Another day, another Starbucks union

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I work at an eye care and surgery center. I make $15/hr hour and they are asking us for money to get our Doctors gift cards or treats for a made up holiday.

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I told an interviewer to kick rocks

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Which One of You Did It?

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They’re real hero’s.

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Ok. Who here did this?

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I make $15 an hour, too much to receive government assistance but not enough to live off of. Yesterday, I had to shoplift ibuprofen for my teething daughter. This sucks.

I originally posted it on a throwaway and was told to post to this sub as well. I debated for a while, even to post, because I was (still am) so ashamed and embarrassed by my actions. Honestly I did better financially wise when I made barely above minimum wage. SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, daycare assistance. I was able to afford groceries more, not have to worry about taking my daughter to the pediatrician for her routine shots. Yeah it sucked ass making $9.75 an hour but at least I didn't have to worry about either of us going hungry. Now, I make $15.25 an hour, and my SNAP and Medicaid were cut off because I make “too much”. The only thing I still get is WIC and daycare assistance but that has been drastically reduced. According to my case worker, I should “make enough” to cover rent, electric, water, gas,…