StarlessCore
06.27.16 | convince me moneys gonna be tight but ill be fine plz |
NastyCrab
06.27.16 | how much does the gf contribute to rent? I feel like this is the make-or-break variable. |
StarlessCore
06.27.16 | 700 rent/utilities is my payment. It's in a really nice sized house. Utilities includes gas/electric/phone/internet |
torts
06.27.16 | you'll probably die lol |
guitarded_chuck
06.27.16 | youll be fine but you should make more money or your savings will slowly start to be chipped away
$1500 a month is like full time minimum wage-ish isnt it |
NastyCrab
06.27.16 | oh gotcha. you have that cool 8.5 to lean on in case something happens but don't make a habit of dipping into it. Make sure your car stays in good shape if at all possible so something doesn't happen suddenly and fuck up your expenses. also you probably know this but don't eat out/go out except like once or twice a month. it adds up fast and it's bad for you and stuff. You're gonna be fine! |
StarlessCore
06.27.16 | @guitarded
yup just about, 500/week before taxes, government takes its share, im left with 394 or something. Def have a good chunk of savings, most things I need to move in already paid for, but I wanna make sure Im not gonna be living off savings
and @crab yea im taking my car for tire rotation/alingment and oil change this week already got the wad of cash |
spookynewghostfriend
06.27.16 | always pack food when you go out, saves me on average 140 a month. |
StarlessCore
06.27.16 | the job im at is kinda like a midway point for me between jobs, Im definitely over-qualified, the next position I take will be minimum 30k plus, if I can land something in NYC hopefully more
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StarlessCore
06.27.16 | but can I smoke MAD weed is the real important question |
GmemberKills
06.27.16 | I'd invest in a one hitter or a good small pipe if you don't use one. As fun as joints and blunts are they use your weed up a lot quicker. If you do that you should be able to continue to smoke like you want and stretch your weed out a lot longer. |
StarlessCore
06.27.16 | @gmember I dont roll myself (only with friends) and I saved up change all year and have 200$ for a DOPE bong |
GmemberKills
06.27.16 | Nice. I know some bongs can burn weed up, but if you got a nice one your probably good. Still is better than rolling up all the time. Whenever you do roll up with friends always try to have them throw in on one or at least match one with you.
As far as making it as a whole I'd really recommend figuring up a budget for things and sticking to as hard as you can even when temptation strikes. As long as you stay around your budget and keep money aside for emergency situations you should be good. |
Conmaniac
06.27.16 | oh man looking at this list makes me realize I don't wanna grow up just yet |
Feather
06.27.16 | You'll be fine. |
Cygnatti
06.27.16 | if you think you can, get a roomate if possible, BUT ya gotta make sure this person is good/trustworthy. i had to move out last year and it was some shit. but all the bills per month (water,electric,rent, NOT food, etc.) totaled to about $350 so that was sweet. |
hal1ax
06.27.16 | All will be well in the cosmos |
Cygnatti
06.27.16 | who fuses the music wit no illusions?
clueless? |
NorwichScene
06.27.16 | Long as GF goes half with you you'll be fine |
StarlessCore
06.27.16 | shes going half on 1400
1400 is rent/utilities TOTAL
so I pay 700 |
Cygnatti
06.27.16 | oh okay then, good luck, dude! |
SCREAM!
06.27.16 | considering all utilities are included, I'd say your pretty well off. If you're in the city and could do without a car then I'd recommend thinking about getting rid of it and saving tons of money (or at least splitting one with the gf maybe?). Otherwise though, as others have said: budget and stick to it. Say goodbye to impulse buying and be ready for a big cut on luxuries (records, eating out, trips, etc).
Most of all though, enjoy the freedom!*
*some conditions apply |
trve
06.27.16 | if you already go to sput to complain about a situation as good as that i honestly hope you're gonna fuck up hard |
Conmaniac
06.27.16 | complain? i feel like he was just asking for advice dude |
XingKing
06.27.16 | One of the easiest ways to save money is if you work at a restaurant. You can eat at least one, maybe two, meals a day at your job and then you just have to worry about the times when you're not at work |
Relinquished
06.27.16 | trve taking it out on others again |
Cygnatti
06.27.16 | whoa like where did that come from?
anyone is gonna be anxious from a big change like this. |
Spec
06.27.16 | you're an angry bloke aren't ya? |
brainmelter
06.27.16 | 'I mean once you learn to feed yourself on a small budget it's all rather easy.'
yes |
Spec
06.27.16 | rice cooker>
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chemicalmarriage
06.27.16 | You'll be fine, just stay away from coke and heroin |
barcafan21
06.27.16 | [2] |
Spec
06.27.16 | heroin is probs a bad idea yea agreed |
teamster
06.30.16 | Buy groceries , don't go out for food every night. Do the math, you will thank me. |
Lord(e)Po)))ts
06.30.16 | all i can say is that if i only made 1560 a month there is no way in heavenly fuck I personally could afford $700 rent. i pay $550 rent and i still am hardly ballin' around with my budget on ~$2400 a month
only advice i can give you is buy groceries [2] but buy them intelligently. learn to cook properly and tactfully and you will save SO much money. also bring lunch to work, don't buy it at work. and if you are a coffee drinker, if you can, bring beans and make coffee at work or just make it at home and bring it instead of buying coffee every morning. and if u get charged for utilities don't use a dishwasher. if its you and ur gf you dont need one if you arent a lil bitch. clean yo fuckin dishes like a man. you'll save so much on hydro. |
hal1ax
06.30.16 | ugh i make about 2100 a month and my rent is 850 :[
sucks so hard |
Lord(e)Po)))ts
06.30.16 | i guess it also really depends on where you live. how much your dollar is worth and all those factors. |
Ovrot
06.30.16 | my only advice is don't spend too much money on dildos
make them a special once in a while purchase |
hal1ax
06.30.16 | grow your own squash. FREE dildos |