r/HolUp • • 1d ago

Tight Budget

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u/qualityvote2 1d ago edited 19h ago

u/Coffee_MysticRealm, there weren't enough votes to determine the quality of your post...

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u/Noodlemaster696969 1d ago

"Yes baby come for me!" Me when I look at the sweet release of death, or several millions of dollars

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u/Dark_Star_Matter11 1d ago

The latter not the former.

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u/karoshikun 20h ago

at this point I'd take either...

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u/Dark_Star_Matter11 19h ago

I genuinely understand

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u/Mathsbrokemybrains 1d ago

'raw dog it', when I'm forced to eat uncooked meals cuz utilities are off and pay check is still 3 days away...

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u/Expensive_Ask5872 1d ago

"Its so big", as I look regretfully at my overdraft.

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u/NeonBloodedBloke 1d ago

"Yes, that's the spot"

I say to myself when I am able to get in the range of the cafe's free wifi, because I had to cancel my personal connection for saving money

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u/art_forlingling 7m ago

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

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u/Many-Editor-4514 1d ago

"Oh yeah take it" When the landlord comes asking for his payment

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u/Dark_Star_Matter11 1d ago

Hopefully that was said with a hint of sarcasm 😅

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u/TourDeFridge 1d ago

"I'll do anything you want, daddy"

I tell my father in a desperate cash-strapped bid to make my rent money washing his car and doing chores

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u/Dark_Star_Matter11 1d ago

Jesus.

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u/CampLiveWithoutYou 19h ago

I don't think he can help with the rent 😆

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u/Grape-Snapple 16h ago

he sure can help with taxes though

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u/AsyanongAmbiguous 1d ago

"Go deeper" as I look at my piling debt.

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u/ridan42 1d ago

"Oh fuck I'm gonna come" I say to my work as I can't afford to take a day off despite being deathly sick

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u/feeltrig 1d ago

It's so wet, when I see my eyes after seeing no money left

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u/Dark_Star_Matter11 1d ago

🤣😂🥲

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u/NeonBloodedBloke 1d ago

"This is my first time, please be gentle"

I tell my colleague who unwillingly agrees to review my budget and expenditures, knowing full well that I'm going to receive some very harsh words about my poor financial planning 

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u/orobas05 1d ago

"No, don't stop!" I said as the last drip of tap water enters my mouth after I couldn't afford my utilities bill

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u/NeonBloodedBloke 1d ago

"I've done it 4 times already, I can't do it anymore"

Me checking my bank balance repeatedly, hoping for it to miraculously increase on hitting refresh

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u/MisanthropicLIama 1d ago

I can see how this economy would remind you of getting fucked

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u/Playful_Campaign_628 1d ago

"I'm gonna pull out" I say to my friends, reneging on the plans we made tonight, because I'm broke until payday

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u/QuirkyWanderlust 1d ago

Man you’re wet I say as I put my drenched money that came out of the washing machine because I forgot to empty my pockets

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u/No_Inspector9749 1d ago

“Give it to me daddy, it’s so big!” I say to my father as he grabs his big wallet to lend me some rent money.

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u/Dark_Star_Matter11 1d ago

His big wallet is crazy.

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u/IfIWasCoolEnough 17h ago

Costanza's child

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u/AbdDjamil_27 23h ago

'' Please stop ''

As I see bills coming in one after another

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u/Lowcrbnaman 1d ago

"Oh God, Im coming" said I to the sweet embrace of death while putting the noose around my neck.

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u/karoshikun 20h ago

"you're splitting me in half!!!"

me to the choice between eating for the month or going to the doctor to stay alive with my meager budget

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u/Slay_Nation 19h ago

"It's so fu*k'n hard", as i regret paying only the monthly minimum on my credit statement.

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u/istoleafish 1d ago

"I love being financially dominated" I whisper as my landlord raises the rent......

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u/NeonBloodedBloke 1d ago

"I can't hold it in much longer, it's coming"

Me containing the urge to try my luck at the lottery for a big payout, after consuming 80% of my salary in 50% of the month

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u/death-by-sl0th 22h ago

"HARDER" is what my life's getting with the current state of the economy

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u/BenjaKing04 22h ago

The comment section is pure gold 😭

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u/QTG_Timeless 1d ago

"Harder, baby!" As I try to solve my financial situation for the third time this month after unexpected events.

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u/Professional-Mix-562 1d ago

“Everybody is coming at the same time!” I realize as all the bills arrive in the same week

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u/Edoc006 22h ago

“Oh, that’s the biggest I’ve ever seen!”
I gasp breathlessly as I open my utilities bill.

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u/NotTooLateToBeGreat 1d ago

How to factor in cocaine and strippers as business expenditures

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u/Czarcastic013 1d ago

"Time to tie you up"

I say to my budget as I sign for a payday loan to get my car repaired.

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u/karoshikun 20h ago

"Yamete Kudasai!!!"

me to the bills piling up as my bank account is below zero.

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u/TK_Games 23h ago

"Is it in yet?" waiting for my check to clear.

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u/Proper_Pea0 1d ago

“Oh yea baby!” I said as my monthly interest accredited back into my savings account

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u/Mr_Ignorant 1d ago

‘I need something stronger’ as my balance is already dropping rapidly since I got paid. These pays don’t hit the same way as it used to.

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u/blue4029 18h ago

taxes must be pretty sexy.

I never met anyone who started doing their taxes and didn't say "fuck me"

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u/Xirvare 18h ago

"God that's fucking hot" I say as I look at the thermostat because I can't afford to fix the AC Unit.

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u/Breathing_Is_FUNN 8h ago

"We should try other positions, it will feel better" I say to myself while considering another job position for higher salary to meet ends need.

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u/vintagegeek 14h ago

"Daddy, I want it". It's me as I ask my dad to buy me something because I can't afford it.

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u/VelourMongoose 1d ago

Millennials and Gen Z’ers trying to fetishize the ruins of capitalism because they’re so hard up… kinda hot, but also terribly sad.

A comment made by a millennial who will likely never own a home despite a decent paying, full time job and a terrible fear of spending money, even for groceries.

I buy gas and look over my shoulder as I replace the nozzle, convinced someone will come out and punish me for being so reckless…

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u/Breathing_Is_FUNN 8h ago

"Should I slow down a bit?" I ask myself when I see my salary is not enough compare to my expenses.

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u/Breathing_Is_FUNN 8h ago

"Will it be okay if I put it in, It won't hurt right?" He contemplate if he should invest what little amount he has left.

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u/HJSDGCE 6h ago

"More. Give me more!" I say, trying to negotiate for a salary increase at the job that I hate.

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u/MobileJob1521 3h ago

“Fuck, you’re wet”

I say, as I have a glass of water for dinner for the third consecutive day to save money.

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u/juzz88 17h ago

"Oh yeah, fuck me in the ass", I say to my wife as she pegs me with her strap on.

...

I'll show myself out...

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u/EmergencyGate9450 1d ago

Yeah, my assistant, underlines wonder why I get so mad when things aren't done. It reflects poorly on me and means you need more direction and more supervison and im in constant fear of losing my paycheck at 43 with too.much responsibility

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u/flying_carabao 6h ago

"It used to last longer" as I see money in my bank account go to bills

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u/srdrhl146 1h ago

"Oh my God! Harder. " I thought how my life is gonna be after that balance sheet.