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How do you deal with being broke? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by quinnly@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm in my 30s so I should be used to this by now, but this shit is getting so stressful guys. I have no savings, my checking account is drained every month with rent, and if there's ever a serious emergency I have no safety net, I'm legitimately fucked. I'm one unplanned expense away from absolute ruin. Those in the same boat as me, how do you deal with this?

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[–] instamat@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lol how does that make him a scumbag to society? He’s not hurting the rest of the herd by doing this.

[–] severien@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

When you steal, somebody gets hurt. If you encourage many people to steal, employers go bankrupt or have to downsize, letting employees go. But XM4 is a human right?

[–] FredericChopin_@feddit.uk 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How is stealing a product any different than wage theft from large corporations, families like the sackler being literal drug dealers and paying a fine, etc.

In my og comment I clearly stated that when people feel like society isn’t working for them then what use is following the rules.

FYI: It’s easier to get some XM4s to sell for bills and food than to steal a whole food shop.

[–] severien@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

How is stealing a product any different than wage theft from large corporations

It's not different, both are unethical and illegal.

In my og comment I clearly stated that when people feel like society isn’t working for them then what use is following the rules.

So if you feel you're entitled to a luxurious lifestyle without having to work for it, you can steal and rob?

FYI: It’s easier to get some XM4s to sell for bills and food than to steal a whole food shop.

So, did you sell those for bills and food or did you use them?

[–] instamat@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For whatever it’s worth, I support your industrious approach

[–] FredericChopin_@feddit.uk 6 points 1 year ago

Thanks.

The way I see life is we are here by chance for a limited time. Imma do what I have to do survive, but not just survive but enjoy it too.

I have this view for all laws really. I don’t not kill people because it’s illegal, more I don’t want to kill people and if I did then still the cons far outweighs the pros. It’s just a matter of choosing where you draw the line.

[–] cubedsteaks@lemmy.today 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When you steal, somebody gets hurt

The folks at amazon and sony can cry their little hearts out.

[–] severien@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not all eshops are run by huge corporations.

[–] cubedsteaks@lemmy.today 1 points 1 year ago

I know. I've bought from those types of shops before and even China's version of ebay: TaoBao