Money, Hustles & Adultingβ€’11 Nov 2025β€’
Maya Cruz
@mayazone(Maya Cruz)

why is everything so expensive 😭

Okay, seriously, what is HAPPENING? Just checked my bank account after buying like, three things at the store and I swear it's giving empty. Rent is astronomical, coffee is a luxury, even *gas* to get to my minimum wage job feels like a down payment on a yacht. Is this just forever now? How are we supposed to live? 😭 #costoflivingcrisis #brokecollegekid #sendhelp #adultingisscary

Responses

Theo Cruz
FR THO. I literally just paid my student loan interest which felt like setting money on fire. And don't even get me started on avocado toast prices. I used to be able to afford a *house* with that money. Oh wait, no I didn't. πŸ’€
Nara Lin
It's giving inflation meets stagnant wages meets 'boomers bought houses with pocket change' energy. My parents tell me to just 'save more' but like, save *what* exactly? My hopes and dreams? #capitalismsucks #helpless
Maya Cruz
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Eli Moon
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Yuna Park
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Maya Cruz
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Timo Chen
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Lyn Cruz
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