Still broke even if I have a job. Any advice?

So I have a decent work but I still am broke. I give my parents about 1/2-3/4 of my monthly salary as I still live with them (I'm not from the US, we have culture here to pay parents back and all that bs, we are poor btw). I don't even have savings. I'm 22 and been broke almost everyday of my life. I buy lots of food and don't buy much stuff other than that. Any advice please?

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kutee · T

you have to get married and leave the home

fruitspunch · 31-35, F

marriage is defo out of the table. lol.

ItsAllAboutLove · F

You could try to ask your friends or a co-worker to rent a place together so you can both share the costs. Though I do think you shouldn't give more than 1/2 of your monthly salary to your parents. You shouldn't be responsible for them, you have your own life. They should know that, too.

SweetMae · 70-79, F

I understand your situation. I started paying my parents the day I graduated high school. I had to find a job fast!

MrSpecialEnough · 22-25, M

Read a book called rich dad poor dad. It will help you a lot to get financial freedom.

Sazzio · 31-35, M

Open up a savings account is first priority.

fruitspunch · 31-35, F

yep i have saving acct but in it is not too much. Now I barely can buy food other than cup ramen T_T

Sazzio · 31-35, M

@fruitspunch: What if? You look for another cheaper place to stay? BTW yer not from US? In the UK majority Indians aged 40, with parents NO rent to pay! Like my manager! No joke. My friend's another example he's 27.

TechFan90 · 31-35, M

Tell them you can't afford it anymore. It's your money.

Miklee02 · 51-55, F

Work 2 jobs??

fruitspunch · 31-35, F

can't, my job is like 10 working hours.

Miklee02 · 51-55, F

@fruitspunch: ugh

fruitspunch · 31-35, F

ikr T____T

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