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Have you ever gotten sick and tired of trying to get your sh*t together?

It seems like no matter how much I try I can't turn things around. I am 31 and started working at 26. I will admit I should've started working early and saved, saved, saved. I have no savings, but I am working on it. Currently living with parents but helping them out financially, I give them between $500-$700 for rent. I am trying to save up enough to get myself a nice cheap little studio and car but whenever I try to save, something always comes up. I am working on a side hustle which is a clothing that looks promising. We are planning to open up a store in march in one of the biggest malls in America. Our site goes up later this month. I'm hoping it goes well so I can get some extra income. I am also working on small projects away from work to try and save money. As of now I have $2,600 to my name. I am trying budget more which is key and staying away from social media. Because when ever I see my friends and other people my age and younger getting married, buying cars, getting their own place etc... it makes me depressed. I know I shouldn't compare myself to others but it shows me what I could've had, if I had taken things seriously at an early age. I know I can do it but it will take a lot of time and patience. I am not lazy or untalented. I have just been bad with saving money and had some bad luck along the way.
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MURD3RM0NK3Y · 26-30, M
Yeah I can relate on the whole social media thing. I know lots of people who have their own place and stuff and then there's me still living at home living on the couch. It's sad when I think about it. I started working at 17 though but I spent most of my money on drugs and helping people who didn't give 2 shits about me.
lonelydreamer · 31-35, M
@MURD3RM0NK3Y I feel you on that, I spent a lot on food and alcohol. I also wasted a lot of time and energy on people who were just using me because of what they can gain. But that's NYC for you. I plan to move out the city where cost of living is a lot lower. I wish you the best.