u/CheesecakeHonest7414

Everyone loves to complain about their commute. But when I tell people that I did field work and had to drive all over my state they are always surprised when I say I didn't like it. Getting stuck behind the wheel all day got old very fast. Maybe I would have thought better of it if I had a company vehicle, but I spent a fortune on repairs.

When my company offered me the chance to work from home, I jumped at the opportunity. I had estimated that I would save about $200/month between gas and eating out. I may have been correct about that, but I can't stop seeing things on my house that I want to change.

I've spent a fortune and I can't stop. I've spent $30,000 in the past year on renovations, almost of it on credit. There is a ton of other work I will likely do as soon as I'm able to borrow money for it.

I wish I could be happy with a $20 handle of bottom-shelf vodka like all the alcoholics in my family. I made a very deliberate effort to not repeat their mistakes, but I've just traded one life-ruining addiction for another.