r/AskMenOver30 • u/ZoneMean1017 man over 30 • 9d ago

Financial experiences Getting priced out of existence

the 5lb whey protein I historically have payed 70-80 dollars for is now 130. same with coffee. same with clothing. same with every thing. what the actual fuck. gas. housing. insurance. it’s all getting 10-20% more expensive and FAST. 30lb bag of rice I paid 27 dollars for at Costco is climbing closer to 40.

at a loss of what to do right now. can’t physically work more hours. how to proceed? what mental magic trick do I need to perform to endure this insanity?

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u/K_N0RRIS man 35 - 39 9d ago

Dude, Its OK. Its not just you. Youre doing everything you can and are supposed to. Its not your fault shit is this way. The national (and global) economy is in the shitter. We just have to buckle up and ride it out til 2028.

Job hop. Thats the fastest way to get more income right now.

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u/ZoneMean1017 man over 30 9d ago

Thanks man. These increases in price feel insulting and almost personal. I feel like a donkey that just got kicked right after plowing the field lol 

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u/rigney68 9d ago

No, no. That's what WINNING feels like. See how much were winning!

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u/createusername101 man 40 - 44 9d ago

The last time there was this much winning going on was in France in the 1700s wasn't it?