help cheer me up

[n2dzny]

I am depressed right now. I am experiencing a 'drought' in my finances. I took a new job (full time) because it paid more, but I get called off a lot and my paychecks are even less than the part-time job I had. I feel like I am NEVER going to have any money. I am supposed to go to Disney for Night of Joy in Sept... all I owe is $136 more on my trip and all I will have to take with me is $ for incidentals (been enough to not get souvies). But I am wondering where the $$ is going to come from for that. I am in Grad school (almost finished) but I keep wondering when it is going to get better financially. I look around and find that people around me (parents, best friend, sister) are not having a hard time financially, as a matter of fact, they are all doing better off than ever and here I am STILL broke as ever. I find myself not wanting to leave my house except to go to work because I have no money.

BTW: all I have is car payment, insurence, cell phone, student loan...I still live with parents, no rent/cc/etc.

 

[CathrynRose]

Im sorry.

We've all been there though. And for those who havent, I think it builds character.

Youre gonna look back on these times, and remember what a great job you did - and how you held your chin up (HOLD IT UP! ) AND you will learn valuable skills as a clearance shopper.... I know I did! Still use 'em (and am quite proud of them!) today!!!

 

[disykat]

It wasn't long ago that students expected to struggle financially. I'm always amazed when I hear about young people buying furniture, traveling, etc. while still students. I kind of think the reality is that MANY people that do these things either have funding coming from unseen sources (parents, inheritance, etc) or are paying with it by loans or credit cards.

Hold your head up high, only do what you can afford, and scrimp and save if you want something extra (like NOJ). I agree with CathrynRose that it builds character and you'll come out the better for it.

 

[Chipperdini]

Behold, I bring you non-TIDE-ings of great CHEER: Your virtual laundry is now covered for the rest of the year! Best wishes.

 

[Boston Tea Party]

Behold, I bring you non-TIDE-ings of great CHEER: Your virtual laundry is now covered for the rest of the year! Best wishes.

No High Efficency?

 

[TheDisneyTraveler06]

Behold, I bring you non-TIDE-ings of great CHEER: Your virtual laundry is now covered for the rest of the year! Best wishes.

Very cute!

Cheer up- and best wishes to you. Good luck.

 

[chell]

It will get better. We all have to go through low times. You won't enjoy the high ones if you don't go through some low ones first.