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[-] Ilflish@lemm.ee 13 points 11 months ago

I work paycheck to paycheck but if I told people how much I made and called myself poor I'd probably anger people. I just make sure that I do what's in my power to keep myself comfortable now, even if that means overspending on luxuries

[-] Microw@lemm.ee 13 points 11 months ago

If you have no financial reserves, you are IMO poor or stupid. One of both.

[-] dipshit@lemmy.world -5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Which are you?

Edit: I’m going to go with both.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Being comfortable does not require luxuries or overspending.

[-] Ilflish@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I stress quite quickly so I spend money to avoid stress. Stuff like cooking, cleaning, variable bills I am happy to pay a premium on so they don't affect my everyday

[-] astral_avocado@lemm.ee 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Personally speaking, having zero savings or very little savings in case of a big cost or unemployment would leave me significantly more stressed. That would affect my life greatly, versus not being able to have takeout whenever I feel like it.

[-] Ilflish@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

I'm not condoning how I live but I've been on both ends of the spectrum and the fact I transitioned from one to the other should give some indication of how well it went.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

That really sounds like a therapy thing. Because there are far better ways to cope with stress.

[-] adrian783@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

how much do you make though

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