UNPOPULAR OPINION: A lot of "mental health issues" disappear when bills are paid, rent is secure, and the fridge is full. Peace is expensive. And pretending money doesn't affect mental health is privilege.
#this is why im so insane about money like i genuinely do not get people who say they dgaf about how much money theyll make#like broah thats your entire life wdym you dgaf…#poverty will actually systematically ruin you and grind you into nothing#and sadly you do have to be at least upper middle class to enjoy a decent life#home ownership and quality healthcare (read: not overburdened public hospitals with a 5-year waitlist) are two of the more obvious ones#but spoiler alert it also costs a fuckton of money to improve or even maintain your career prospects!#durable professional wearables that aren’t fast fashion#expensive daily lunches in HCOL areas because that’s where all the big firms are#not to mention the probably eye-wateringly expensive degree from a target university that you need to even be considered in the first place#don’t even bring up my book budget#also none of these costs are one-offs! your home will constantly need repairs and maintenance and someone to do the chores#which is another expense that adds up if you decide to outsource#health conditions (which we all get sooner or later) require regular check-ups and meds and supplements#the combined cost of which can and will bankrupt retirees with no income stream/bulletproof nest egg#insurance is the most hideous scam of all time and is absolutely not worth paying for#unless your company provides it as an employee benefit#but you lose that the moment you retire/get laid off lmao
