• MIDItheKID@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    I was getting by paycheck-to-paycheck-ish at my last job, worked on some skills, learned some new things, and got a new job that pays a whole lot more. That was 3 years ago, and inflation has put me right back where I was. I heard all these things over the years about “climbing the ladder” but this feels more like trying to climb the down escalator. I’m putting in the work, and doing everything I’m supposed to do, but I’m not getting anywhere.