Cost of Living

How is everyone getting by right now when it feels impossible? My partner and I both have decent jobs, one child, and pay lower than average rent but it still feels like an uphill battle.

I didn’t think I would still be living pay cheque to pay cheque at this age (35) and stage in my career. I’m a manager at a charity but I know my salary is really good compared to others in the sector. My husband also 35 is a teacher in HRCE.

Im not asking for much just to be able to buy groceries, renew my car registration and put oil in my tank all in one month but that feels like I can only pick one. We don’t go on trips, we’ve cut back eating out, and we don’t buy extravagant things. Just trying to live a modest life.

I guess I’m just looking for solidarity. To know we aren’t alone. It feels like too much to bear sometimes.