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Life pro tip: fight lifestyle inflation/creep. Use all the shampoo. Be conscious of waste. Don't take it to "frugal jerk" levels but just keep in mind that you have to earn every dollar you spend.
At some point, you'll probably be making more money. People tend to choose to take this opportunity to also spend more money. Keep this to a minimum. Do you want to retire in your 40s or in your 80s?
Ah, the "just make more money" solution. Simple.
No i think the message was dont waste money. OP fumbled yes but his initial point still stands.
If you are aware from the beginning that your life will be poverty and suffering, you'll maybe be able to deal with the poverty and suffering a tiny bit better when you get there.
Most people do end up making more money the longer they stick with a job/career. It may still be an unfair wage but a 50 cent raise is still some extra cash at the end of the day, and that little bit can go even farther if you are frugal with it. If you have a surplus of even $50 at the end of a month you can start investing it to at least keep up with inflation or if you're lucky even get ahead a bit.