If salary is not enough

Philippines
August 17, 2007 7:37am CST
Why am I writing this one... I just feel sorry for myself, after months of job hunting and finally landing on a job, I feel that my salary is not enough for my daily expenses considering the fact that I have to help my family. It is my first job actually, It's a daytime job and right now I am considering other options like fnding a work at home job so that I will earn more. Oh my, life is so hard these days.
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18 responses
• India
17 Aug 07
its a costly world.. i used to work but have quit since i have a 10 month old son.. and i do fnd that i think twie to spend now earlier i did not have to..
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
17 Aug 07
i think no matter how much money we always want more and more...maybe you should look for a new job???
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
17 Aug 07
I am in the same boat as you, even if I worked a full 40 hours money would not be enough. I work 30 hours right now so I can be home for my son in the afternoons when he gets home from work. Here is some information on sites that I use: http://interesting-tidbits.blogspot.com/ I make about an extra $300-$400 a month. I know other people on here make much more, $1K +, but they spend 5+ hours a day working on these sites.
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• Malaysia
20 Aug 07
no matter how much you earn, it won't be enough! lol. i feel as if my salary is not enough too. there's so many things to buy and everything's like so expensive. just gotta control my spending and don't buy/spend unnecessarily and try my best to save as much as possible. if you think that your salary is not enough for your daily expenses, try to plan out a budget so that you can keep track of your expenses to ensure that you have enough money to spend and save. get a part time job if you can manage, and in the mean time you can also find another job that pays much better. good luck!
• India
19 Aug 07
Hi friend, I am also going from the same situation. I left my previous job on 14th of this month because of pathetic salary. I was at supervisory level and I was handing 15 people and their performance. But, the salary was really pathetic. It never allowed to save and improve standard of living of people whom I care. Well, I have already got a good offer in night shift with more than 100% hike in salary. I hope things would change within few months.
@pinnibabu (135)
17 Aug 07
Life is full of ups and downs. Probably yours is the down fall right now. Consider yourself lucky that you atleast have a job in hand. There are plenty of people who are jobless. Money is such a thing that we are never content. We always crave for more. In case yours is seriously a problem then be strong and seriously look out for other options. I am sure something good will come your way. All the best to you. Work hard and you will surely get positive response.
• United States
18 Aug 07
Loser! That's what you sound like. Instead of saying YAY I finally found a job your feeling sorry for yourself. At least your helping out with the bills. If you really feel sorry for yourself I feel sorry for your husband(or wife). You think getting an online job will make your more money.....whenever you find one let me know.....and Ill quit my job and join you! Good Luck!
@banta78 (4326)
• India
18 Aug 07
Hello faylinn, Dear friend don't feel sad. I am sure your sincere efforts and hardwork will pay off sooner than you expect nad you will get a job that is more fulfilling. But see the positive side you atleast have got a job. There are many who are jobless. So you are more fortunate. So cheer up and smile. Congrats on getting a job. have a nice day.:)
@jfeets726 (775)
• United States
18 Aug 07
I am sorry to hear that your new job isn't enough to help you out, money wise. If you are interested in working from home, you may want to start doing so part-time, like on nights or the weekend. Although it is possible to make a full-time income online, it can be really hard to do at first. If you are interested in finding a new job, namely a higher paying one, you may want to do so without quiting your current job. This will just ensure that you have some income coming it. It can be difficult scheduling interviews, but it may be able to help you out a little bit. Good luck!
@phon4u (2215)
• Laos
19 Aug 07
Salary will be enough, but I try to learn to earn more online like the other people do. I have found only cents.
@gloria777 (1674)
• India
18 Aug 07
You have to look for a part time job & it will be more better if its thru Online. If you don't mind you can browse below link for some suitable work. http://www.soulcast.com/onlinejobs
@youless (112195)
• Guangzhou, China
18 Aug 07
I always think that my salary isn't enough. So I'd like to earn extra money. I sell things online in my spare time. Besides, I am also trying to be active in Mylot. As long as it is legal, I would like to do anyting to earn more.
• China
18 Aug 07
hi man, I have the same feeling as you.I always feel hard up,and speed of earning is far quicker than cost's.Why?I thought myself ,the reason is a wide interests,wasting,or hunting girl.I'm not for sure.I hope you find an ideal job with a good-paying. After all,tomorrow is another day!
@liji0989 (230)
• China
18 Aug 07
minimize ur expenses or look for a new job,look forward with smile
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
17 Aug 07
I know what you mean. The amount of money I make each month right now just covers bills. But there's still food, and clothes, and other needed things. Sometimes I don't know what to do. I've been trying to think of other ways to make moeny or how I can get another job, but while I'm working on that I've spent a lot of time online, making a few cents here and there and reading other people's ideas.
@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
17 Aug 07
Yes... I know what you mean. But sometimes it happen... like what you have said... its your first job so have to gain more experience. Then right now the only thing that you can do is try to minimize your expenses and look for an extra income. Me, my extra is the online jobs etc. It helps a lot in my family.
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
17 Aug 07
Who can prosper with the meagre salary one gets by being an employee in some firm ? Your problems surmount and you run here and there trying to solve things up. It is the fate of some people ... work hard and achieve less , while their counterparts work less and achieve more . Quite strange ...Isn't it ?
• United States
17 Aug 07
It really is a terrible feeling knowing that the money you make is not enough to live on! I am a similar situation... I work 40 hours a week, I sell arbonne on the side, and I am getting a second job because after all of that, I am still about to lose everything I have. I just found out last week that I have Lyme Disease and my liver is failing... so do I sacrifice my health to make a living, or sacrifice my income and live on the streets with my son?.... as difficult as it is I must keep moving on! Nothing in life is easy and we are faced with obstacles every day. You have to stay positive and positive things will happen! Good luck to you!