What's a major sign your salary isn't keeping up with the cost of living? For me, I know I've stopped filling my gas tank. I'm just putting $20 in at a time...it doesn't go very far.

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So why not fill your tank? It’s not saving you money doing $20 at a time.

It's called delusion. I'm living in a state of delusion that gas prices will come down.

I do a half tank so I don’t burn up my fuel pump.

But I’d say: purchasing less steak/meats or lower grade cuts, less frequent restaurant visits, saving a lot more (trying to) and constantly weighing “if I buy this, what am I giving up”. Using coupons, searching for deals or maximizing earning and spending points.

I make an ok salary - but living and trying to buy a house means living like I’m broke until I can afford to buy a place.

I mean the other blatant sign is that similar roles pay more 🤷🏻‍♂️ but I’m remote and get to learn a lot, so it’s not all negative.

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