A new report from the United Ways of California shows that 35% of households across the state -- more than 3.8 million -- don't earn enough to cover basic living expenses.

A new report from the United Ways of California shows that 35% of households across the state – more than 3.8 million – don’t earn enough to cover basic living expenses.

  • carrion0409@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    That’s not shocking seeing as most of the country is in the same situation. I genuinely wonder how bad things are gonna get when people can’t afford basic shit anymore.

    • Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com
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      2 days ago

      Uh, I have about 4 months of rent left in my bank, a couple rejection messages from companies kind enough to reply, and desperately gathering scratch from inconsistent under-the-table labor.

      I’ll let you know.

      … Well, as long as I pay my Internet bill …

          • carrion0409@lemm.ee
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            2 days ago

            I completely get it since I’ve seen it first hand recently. My buddy lost his welding job because of the steel tariffs. Thankfully he moved back home and is okay now but not everyone is so lucky…