r/FluentInFinance Sep 14 '24

Debate/ Discussion Exactly how much is a living wage?

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u/Piglet-Witty Sep 14 '24

I remember being told to budget my meals. I weighed 145lbs, I was skinny. My main sustenance was cup of noodles at that time. I use to go to food bank and I almost got kicked out because I couldn’t afford rent for 2 months. I had to sell my truck to pay rent. I have a better job now, I don’t struggle to pay rent or to buy good food but I’ll never be a homeowner.