Help, how to you handle waiting for your bi weekly paycheck every 2 wks? What do you do?

[Sugar100]

Let’s say you began a new job and waiting period 2 weeks til u finally get paid, or your broke and waiting for your next check, how do u handle waiting 2 wks bored broke nothing to do? Just watch tv and go to work daily til you are paid?

I get severe boredom and feels like nightmare waiting. I have issue where I have a daily pay app that lets you take out money sooner but it causes me to spend my entire upcoming check which is horrible and I need this to stop. But I get so bored I can’t handle doing nothing per day for 2 wks. I can’t get a second job to keep me busy. I watch too much tv that I’m also tired of waiting tv to spend the time.

[AviatorTom]

You work to get ahead of the curve, build up some savings, so that you're not living paycheck to paycheck.

[Sugar100]

That’s what I said I need to save money but how can I handle 2 weeks not spend my money ahead of time as I’m bored nothing to do?

[AviatorTom]

@Sugar100 Look at it this way. If there's nothing to do, there's nothing to send money on, so you're good.

[Sugar100]

If I’m bored I get impulse go spend money st store it’s not good

[ohsheeT]

Go voluntary your time, someplace to help other people. Maybe they have lunch and dinner there that you can eat too to save yourself money

[jazzy34]

Use your money wisely and only buy essentials. Make sure your bills are paid first and limit eating out. Whatever that app is, cancel it.

[Sugar100]

On my spare time I’m so bored I got tired of watching videos on my phone, how I get by 2 weeks bored nothing to do?

[jazzy34]

Alrighty then. You have two options here:

1.) Find a job that pays weekly.

2.) Put your big girl pants on and deal with being paid biweekly.

[Nikki1989]

I earn more money than I can possibly spend, but yes, 2 weeks can seem like a long time if you are waiting to make a big purchase.

[AI Opinion]

In your situation, engaging in productive activities can help ease boredom and financial strain. Consider exploring affordable local community events or free workshops to broaden your skills. Volunteering provides a sense of fulfillment and networking opportunities. Developing a budget plan can help control your spending and avoid relying on payday apps. Learning a new skill online, reading, or exercising are effective ways to occupy time constructively. Reflecting on long-term financial goals and prioritizing savings over immediate gratification can also empower you to make better financial decisions. With determination and a clear plan, this period becomes more manageable.

[DryGermanGuy]

We don’t get checks at all, the employers wire the wages to our bank account.

[StephanieChick111]

Just write down what you spend every month and write a budget.

[RedInnocent69]

It’s difficult. If you just need to get out, libraries, museums, charities /volunteering are all your friends. There’s always something to do

[Anonymous]

My father always said you should be 2 months ahead of your paychecks, more if you can be.

[mrshooiser]

Get 2 jobs

[Sugar100]

I have another job but it’s so slow it don’t keep me busy either.