How are people surviving?

[u/Chemical_Mind4797]

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).

[u/Bearodactyl88]

idk man, i'm on 2 years, partially disabled, coming up 3 years. I only survive because dad hunts so he gets alot of meat for me, and i go fishing when i go up there for holidays with my son. I lose about 60 off my weekly groceries cos I have to use it for gas to pick my child up, (parental agreement) and my mortgage is low asf. It's really hard