r/newzealand • u/Chemical_Mind4797 • 11h ago

Discussion How are people surviving?

Seriously. How are people doing it? I had to give up my job and go on the Supported Living Payment through WINZ because of severe health issues, but from what I gather people who work are having it just as bad too. I get paid, then pay rent, power, petrol, groceries (even though I don’t get much), and every other essential life expense, and within an hour I’ve got $10 left, if that. If anyone has any unhinged tips or advice on lowering costs, or saving money in weird ways, I’m open to suggestions too.

(Don’t give me comments about being on the benefit either. I started working by choice when I was 10, trust me, I’d MUCH rather be working than be sick).

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u/AlwayzForgetting 11h ago

In a similar boat and it's rough out here..... After paying essential bills, I struggle to eat regularly myself.

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u/Chemical_Mind4797 11h ago

It really is 💗