Everyone In America Is Even More Broke Than You Think

[chervilant]

33. Well, there's only me in my house,

if you don't count my 17 YO dog. I do count him, of course.

I made less than $7000 last year. I had to create a GoFundMe page when sciatica laid me low for almost five weeks. My back is still compromised (I SHOULD be having surgery, however, the ACA is not going to pay for the care I need), but I am working now. I am a non-medical caregiver for the elderly. It's sad how many elderly people need care -- the costs for them are outrageous, but I only get a pittance--and I have to work less than 40 hours a week. I'm lucky if I get 25 hours a week. The companies that provide such care are making money hand over fist, but we caregivers get paid crap, and no bennies.

I didn't get enough from my GoFundMe page to pay my doctor and my vet, so I expect to be sent to collections next month. I'm trying to sell some of my art supplies. That should get me by.

I am the poorest I've ever been in my life.

Hope my 15 YO car holds up...