I’m just curious. does anyone else constantly think, ‘how will I ever make the income I need to really live?I’m just curious. does anyone else constantly think, ‘how will I ever make the income I need to really live? ’ Right now, my take home is $730 every 2 weeks. So roughly $1460 a month, plus $300 child support = $1760 a month. My current outgoing money is $1740 (estimate) If I want to ‘live’ more comfortably. and without food assistance & child support, I’d need to make at least $2250 a month. $14/hr with a 40 hour work week and not including taxes. so what, maybe $15/hr at least? It feels like I’ll NEVER get there. At almost 34 yrs old and a single mom of 2. I know I’ve come a long way. I’m still in an entry level position as a receptionist and 3 yrs into this I’m wore out. Im bored and I know my potential. I have spoke with my boss about advancement and I did in October but when all this stuff with Covid happened, the new receptionist took her furloughment. I’ve been back at the phone while watching a coworker advance and learn more. I’m thankful for a job, but I’m struggling and tired of no advancement. I came here to advance. Trying to remain grateful but still feeling somewhat upset with how things are going.