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
    401·
    3 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
      24·
      3 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 …

      • emeralddawn45@discuss.tchncs.de
        3·
        2 days ago

        Im not trying to diminish your situation at all but i hope you realize how lucky you are. An enormous number of people ha e probably never had 4 months of rent in their bank account at any one time. I hope everything works out for you and you get back on your feet.

          • carrion0409@lemm.ee
            9·
            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…