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Budgeting and staying afloat.
I'm immune to FOMO, I've been conditioned and hard-wired to resist a majority of what commercialism tries shoving in my face. I'll get what works for me and has proven to work for me and I'll consider alternative options if whatever that is, is proven to me that it is something better.
I may be living as an individual and alone, but I don't feel the need to spend $200+ on groceries just for me. Some people whose budgets are broken down when they go over their expenses just for them, I see so many flaws. Why do you need weed? Why do you need this or that? Why did you pick a place to live that costs you $2,000 a month? Are you insane?
Not trying to judge but you came here complaining to us (whenever I see it on social media) about why you're broke or struggling, until I see what you're spending on. Stop subscribing to bundled utilities where you'll use only ONE of them (Net), stop subscribing to things you know you'll use only once then forget about. It's not that freaking hard, but the only reason people do these dumb things is to feel inclusive or feel like they're saving on things but don't read the fine print. It is all on you for why you fail budgeting.
I'm not trying to make excuses for capitalism but it's survivable if you ask me.