A new report from the United Ways of California shows that 35% of households across the state – more than 3.8 million – don’t earn enough to cover basic living expenses.

  • Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com
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    2 days ago

    Uh, I have about 4 months of rent left in my bank, a couple rejection messages from companies kind enough to reply, and desperately gathering scratch from inconsistent under-the-table labor.

    I’ll let you know.

    … Well, as long as I pay my Internet bill …

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      Im not trying to diminish your situation at all but i hope you realize how lucky you are. An enormous number of people ha e probably never had 4 months of rent in their bank account at any one time. I hope everything works out for you and you get back on your feet.

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          I completely get it since I’ve seen it first hand recently. My buddy lost his welding job because of the steel tariffs. Thankfully he moved back home and is okay now but not everyone is so lucky…