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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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Giacomo · 36-40, M
I think you've been spending your money in an immature way. I earn less than you, I'd never throw away 700 for a weekend, I can't afford something like that.
But I'm worried too about this coronavirus financial situation, I'm trying to work a bit from home (instead of office) but it will end up that I'm going to earn very little this March. And maybe this mess will go on for months.
Also I was looking for a new job and in this situation it's completely impossible to find one.
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kydflash · 31-35, M
@Giacomo Yeah, I have definitely been immature with my money. Something I regret so much. Unfortunately things might get worse before it gets better. I wish you and everyone else the very best. Hopefully you'll be able to find a new job. Best of wishes.
Giacomo · 36-40, M
Thanks to both. @kydflash You're still young enough anyway (I'm "young" too) to have better times. Let's hope.