So fucking tired of being told "No, you can't afford that"
My brother and dad make great money. I followed my passions and poured everything into my craft, believing hard work and dedication would eventually pay off. Feels like the biggest lie I was ever sold. I'm so tired of being told "NO"
“No, you can’t afford kids.”
Meanwhile my younger brother has two because he was “bored.”
“No, you can’t afford a better house.”
My brother and father live in 6,000+ sq. ft. McMansions while we’re stuck crammed into a tiny place we can’t even afford to upgrade or remodel.
“No, you can’t afford that upgrade.”
Every improvement feels impossible. Everything costs too much.
“No, you can’t afford a vacation.”
If we’re lucky, we get five days away once a year, then spend the next six months recovering financially.
“No, you can’t afford to live near your family.”
I was basically pushed out of my hometown because housing and rent became completely unreachable, and there was barely any work left nearby anyway.
I’m exhausted. It feels like no matter how hard I work, the finish line keeps moving farther away.
The one thing that keeps me grounded is my wife. She’s the best thing in my life, and I cherish her more than anything.