I don’t understand how anyone is surviving. I never understood the amount people are willing to pay for cocktails but beyond that, I’m spending a minimum of $15 a day on food/groceries and I like to think I’m keeping that cost down to as low as anyone can.

[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 18 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Credit cards, but that train has a final stop

[–] Lussy@hexbear.net 12 points 7 months ago

But this was relevant 5-10 years ago and now we’re at the end stage where Klarna is being used for groceries, that can only last for a few months max

[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 19 points 7 months ago (1 children)

15 bucks for an old fashioned is pretty steep

[–] MemesAreTheory@hexbear.net 23 points 7 months ago (1 children)

"yeah I'd like to spend $40 after taxes and tip to not get drunk, that sounds great!" - this article's platonic ideal of a gen Z drinker.

[–] OldSoulHippie@hexbear.net 5 points 7 months ago

You can buy a decent bottle and stay home for about that much, and depending on who you are, have "leftovers".

It's no replacement for going out and being social, but I'm at a point in my life where I'd rather kill a bottle with a couple other friends at home where we can pick the music and activities