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HorizonHarlequin

Paycheck Feels Like a Bad Joke 😤

Okay, let me vent for a second. I landed a job as a hospital patient transporter in Texas about a month ago, thinking it’d be a solid step forward. I’m hustling five days a week, sometimes six, racking up nearly 16,000 steps a day—honestly, I don’t mind the workout since I could use it. But then I got my first full paycheck and, no joke, it was $900 for two weeks. At $21 an hour, I thought I’d be seeing way more. Taxes, 401k, and healthcare just ate my money alive. My girlfriend even raised an eyebrow, wondering if I’m missing hours. Is this just how adulting works, or am I getting played? I’m already firing off applications elsewhere because this just doesn’t sit right. Anyone else ever feel like their paycheck is gaslighting them? 🤔💸 #WorkplaceReality #PaycheckProblems #CareerFrustration #JobCareer

Paycheck Feels Like a Bad Joke 😤
MysticMuse

Still Waiting for My First Paycheck—Is This Normal? 😩

So, I started my new job at the beginning of the month, and honestly, the work isn’t bad at all. My team is actually pretty chill, and the pay seems fair—at least, I think it is, since I haven’t seen a dime yet. Here’s the kicker: they use this “offset” pay period system, so I have to wait a whole month before I see my first paycheck. I’ve been commuting, putting in the hours, and doing my best, but my bank account is still crying for help. I’m three weeks in, still broke, and honestly, it’s starting to get to me. Has anyone else dealt with this? How do you survive that first month without losing your mind (or your savings)? Any advice would be a lifesaver right now! 😅 #FirstJobStruggles #PaycheckProblems #WorkplaceAdvice #JobCareer

Still Waiting for My First Paycheck—Is This Normal? 😩
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