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Originally Posted by marichiko
$650.00/month, eh? How long ago? How old were you? Why were you working a job that paid so little? Did you have medical expenses? Did you have family that you could call on in case of an emergency? What made you mend your evil ways and become a productive member of society?
I used to live on $200.00/month. BFD.
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The year was 2002. So only 4 years ago. I was 33. Actually I made most of that in 4 months out of the year doing taxes January through April, so it really averaged 650/month over the whole year. The rest of the year I worked temp jobs for something to do. No medical expenses. I have fairly good health. No family. No parents to fall back on. Wasn't in college, or living with friends. I shouldn't be mistaken as a productive member of society, as my lifestyle was my choice.
This year I made about 3x what I made then, mostly to support my disabled husband. We still don't live extravagantly. I was always able to make MORE I guess, because I had a decent education and I went to college (no degree, though.) I just chose not to.
Oh I've discovered that you can live on $0 per month, too. At that time I was living in a shelter and receiving food stamp benefits. Not a lifestyle that I would recommend. Didn't I mention that I've made bad choices too?
In the world contest of who's had it worse, I'd be disqualified before the first round. I've had too many breaks and too much luck in my life, and I'm hardly complaining, just offering a comparison.