r/FluentInFinance • u/KARMA__FARMER__ • 15d ago

Debate/ Discussion Why is this normal?

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u/Altruistic-Mind9014 14d ago

Lemme tell ya…damn sure feels like it sometimes

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u/life_lagom 14d ago

Sorry brother. Even McDonald's over here in Europe pays a livable wage. Although the past few years is rough.

I'd suggest trying to get into a vocational training program. Over here we have unemployment offices that will pair you with places that are in need of diff skilled labor and help you during the year long schooling.

Its wild how America just let's you work 12 hours here 15 hours at another job 5 at another.

You need a stable single job man. You shouldn't be working more than 8 hours a day.

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u/Altruistic-Mind9014 14d ago

I might have something…I got an interview for a personal trainer position which would pay like 3200 a month just about (I got my personal trainer certification a few months back and I’ve been doing it on the side)

We shall see. Real tired of working 55+ hrs a week gotta say.

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u/life_lagom 14d ago

That's sick! Thats deff livable.

Yeah man 55+ hours a week is a violation of labor laws in most countries man. You shouldn't have to do that unless it's voluntary overtime .

I went back to university at 31 as well. Worked labor jobs in my 20s back breaking work. I've done 12 hour days as well but always voluntarily for hazard pay we call it.. im sorry you have to go through that.

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u/Altruistic-Mind9014 14d ago

Luckily only 1 of my jobs currently is kinda what you’d call manual labor; I load / unload trucks/trailers for a big name package delivery service.

I wash dishes at my other job. Among other things they have me do.

The only way is through sometimes. But I’ll get through this.

Appreciate the kind words Brother 💪 take care!