Does the Corona Virus have you worried Financially?

I am 30 yrs old living with my parents and brother. I work as a graphic designer and currently working from home. I am pretty worried because I have no money saved up and no money currently in my bank account. I had $771 last Friday but spent it all on a fun weekend. Something I 1000% regret now. My Dad (mom is retired) and brother have enough money to sustain us for a while. I get paid this Friday and will have around $500 in my account which is good. Though I am able to work from home, because of the virus many of our clients have canceled a lot of their events which has put many of our projects on hold. So I am not sure how long I'll be able to work. This makes me realize that I have wasted 10 yrs of my life doing nothing. I've only been working for 5 yrs, and in those 5 yrs besides helping my parents with rent. I should've at least saved a few thousand dollars. I have no one to blame but myself. I don't have a car, girl friend, nothing. I see guys in their early 20's doing a lot better than me. Living the life I wish I had. When we make it through this I am definitely going to get my life together. Anxiety and Depression has crippled my life. But this event has been a turning point in my life. After this I am really going to start living life. And live up to the potential that most people know I have.

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BlueVeins · 22-25

Just out of curiosity, what did you spend $771 on in one weekend? It sounds to me like you're doing a decent job of making money; $26K a year is rough, but far above the poverty line. It sounds like you just need to get a lot better at spending it wisely. If you like what you do as an artist, I think you've done well professionally.

Sharky86 · 36-40, M

@BlueVeins I agree with this.

kydflash · 31-35, M

@BlueVeins You're are 100% right. I haven't been spending my money wisely. I spent the money on partying and women. Something I am not proud of. In my early 20's I lived a safe life and now that I am older. I've decided to break free.

BlueVeins · 22-25

@kydflash So are you going to move out after the pandemic ends?

kydflash · 31-35, M

@BlueVeins I started a t shirt business with my partner in Minnesota. The plan is for me to move there so we can move the company forward faster. He also said the job market is a lot better there. So i can also make more money. Living in NYC is tough.