I'll figure things out.

Aberdeen, North Carolina
February 14, 2018 2:33am CST
I work full time. Being that I work in food service, my hours vary. Most of the time I work between 32 to 40 hours a week. Sometimes more depending on if people call out, people go on vacation, or if people end up sick. I know 3 positions at work and I have an open availability so that I am able to maintain full time employment. My main bills are my rent, my medical insurance, electric and water, my phone, my Paypal credit (for emergencies only), transportation to work and appointments, laundry and my internet. These are the ones that absolutely have to get paid monthly. Then there are my miscellaneous bills: my kindle unlimited, my amazon prime (which is annual), my gym membership and my Spotify family account. Obviously, if I get to the point where I have to choose between groceries and entertainment, I will cut these out altogether, but as of right now it's just $46 a month. The annual is $107 once a year, but I get a lot of benefits from it. Right now, things are a bit tight, but I donate plasma and groceries are purchased. I'll get things figured out. I always do, but I have to admit I'm stressed and so my anxiety is back. Occasional chest pains, migraines and insomnia. *sighs* too bad my medical insurance doesn't cover anything unless I spend $6000 (deductible first). At least my dental coverage is decent.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
14 Feb 18
I sincerely appreciate your devotion, determination, hard work and dedication towards the family! things won't remain same for ever. With changing times things will change for good for you! The almighty is there to look after all of us! So just chill and relax and do your part of attending the work and rest leave it to him! Thanks a lot dear @acrogodess ! god bless!
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• Aberdeen, North Carolina
14 Feb 18
I try not to worry so much, but it's hard, especially without their dad to share the burden with me anymore. Eventually things will get better but right now sometimes it is hard not to despair
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
14 Feb 18
Kindle isn't necessary either is Spotify. I cut both.
• Aberdeen, North Carolina
14 Feb 18
Oh I know they aren't necessary, but I have two teenagers (that are very good kids) who are homeschooled and stuck at home when I'm at work. The kindle unlimited gives them access to tons of ebooks both for entertainment and learning. It also gives me access to ebooks. We are all voracious readers. Our library is over 3 miles away. I'd spend more sending them to the library via public transportation than I spend on kindle unlimited. We don't have our computer yet, so the family Spotify account allows them to have it on their tablets and to save their play lists. $15.33 per person per month on entertainment, isn't very much.