...isn't there anything I can do to make good money that isn't sex work or drug dealing?

Why do all the legit jobs available to someone in my demographic so often have to involve either hard physical labour, serious health risks, or immeasurable patience and skill at bullshitting in dealing with asshole customers/clients, and all for a paycheque not even sufficient to cover living expenses? The jobs I have now aren't nearly as bad as a lot I've had, but after doing the math I still will be just able to cover costs -and that's splitting rent and utilities with 5 other people, mind. School precludes me from finding a 3rd job, and I already have next to no non work/school time as it is, with homework just barely being finished some weeks.

I even considered applying for welfare, but apparently I'm too wealthy.



I live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada and the 13th most expensive city in the world. I'm trying to save up money so I can get the hell out of here and move somewhere I won't be bled dry just for existing.

I've got a friend who does softcore cam work. When a customer takes her into a private show, she makes 3 dollars a minute. A minute. But I just don't think I'd be comfortable doing that myself. And I don't think I should have to resort to cam work to support myself when I already bust my ass at 2 jobs.

I know the semester's done in a few weeks and that'll open up a lot of time for me, hopefully enough to squeeze in a 3rd job. But I don't know how long I can do this. It's not healthy to be busy all hours a day. It's so frustrating.

meow85 said:

I know how you feel.

I'm sorry to say, if you're like me, when school's done, you'll still feel underpaid and unsatisfied, most likely.

I'm from Calgary, no cheap town either. How the fuck am I supposed to afford an "average" home, when the prices are averaging half a million dollars.

Banks around here are offering second-generation mortgages, with the expectation that my kids pay off the house. Unreal.

go to med school or law school

I wish I was a sex worker But then I remember, women who call male escorts are probably ones who are two ugly to pick one up anywhere else, because hot chicks don't have problems picking up men

if you're not from alberta (or further west) usually the wages are craptacular...
and on a revision of your profile, you're from BC, which is the west...
i've always thought the general west of canada had better wages, but i do recall being told that the cost of living is just as high, so it's almost like living here in ontario...
i have always been told i should move out west to make some money, something tells me i wouldn't do so well then?

...don't even get me started on hamilton
i chose not to work during the school year because i wasn't able to deal with a job (or two considering the wages) while getting immersed into my art...

...now that this semester's almost over i don't know wtf i'm going to do...
and i'll almost certainly have to work during my last school year because i'll be paying rent now for the first time as opposed to living on residence...



i know how you feel, and it must be an even bigger slap in the face if you're already working 2 jobs and it's STILL not enough...

Volitan said:

you do realize how much money that would cost to even enroll, right?

meow85 said:

Maybe cause your grammar too perfect and they feel like u too superior for them to be around!!!
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...what?

sammij said:

thats for me, if so, meow 194394 criticize my title grammar thread on other forum like we all care about grammar on here! So if she feel like that maybe she should not judge people!!

savoirfaire said:

Average house price here now is $550,000, and average rent for a one bedroom apartment is $850. It's bad.

I'm actually thinking I'll go to Vancouver when I leave. It used to be ass-rapingly expensive there too, and it's still not cheap. But it's considerably cheaper than here and there'll be more advantages for jobs I can live off of.

sammij said:

BC has the highest minimum wage in the country but it also has the highest cost of living. When you measure the two against each other, low-paid workers in this province are actually among the poorest, just above those in the Maritimes.

I'm just 1st year college right now so working is still feasible even if it means I have no free time. I'm really concerned about what I'm going to do a few years into my schooling and I'm in University.
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Volitan said:

Thought about it, but that kind of schooling does not afford time for a job, and student loans barely cover school costs as it is, never mind living expenses.
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cheeseburger said:

Or maybe you could enroll in college yourself and learn how to construct a proper sentence. Because I'm sorry, but unless English isn't your first language, there's no excuse to write like that.