Some financial advice...

[TallBill]

How incompatible are the public transportation options? I used to take a combined 90 minute train ride each way to work but spent that time napping or reading so it wasn't a loss. If you're talking about an hour or two, there are things to do to occupy that time.

 

[zerocool84]

People saying ride your bike to work, if he's spending that much money on gas in a week, it doesn't look like it's a reasonable distance to bike.

 

[_Rick_]

People saying ride your bike to work, if he's spending that much money on gas in a week, it doesn't look like it's a reasonable distance to bike.

You can always combine it with public transport, to get a better mix.
Still, if it's not too hilly, you can do that in <2 hours. Maybe a bit slower in the morning, and a bit faster in the evening, if you can't shower at work, and need to be presentable.

Also, what kind of car do you drive, that takes 70 euros worth of fuel to do 450km? Any halfway decent Diesel hatch should be able to cut that cost in half.
See if you can get a more economic car for the long run. I put only 98 into my 1.6, and drive it like an idiot, and still only top out at 55 euro for 450km. (in France)

Ask your family for a loan to fix the car, if you really want it fixed.
Maybe you can put the repair off, and loan a scooter for the interim.

 

[tynopik]

90km is a bit far to bike to each day, but maybe a cheap motorbike

instead of finding a place closer to work, maybe finding a job closer to where you live?

even if it doesn't pay as much (and it doesn't sound like it could pay much less), the net may be worth it if it cuts transportation and food costs

 

[Fern]

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What advice or ideas would you give me? Im not sure how I can spend less on food as more or less, I eat McDonalds and crap like that and its the only thing near as I have 1 hour to eat.

McDonald's is very expensive IMO.

That's the 1st thing I would attack if I were you.

Public transports' hours are not compatible with my working hours (full shift)

Can you please explain a bit?

How is public transportation incompatible with a "full shift"?

When I lived in Europe public transportation ran pretty late at night and started pretty early in the morning. If a public transportation system isn't designed to accommodate a full time job it isn't worth much/very practical.

Fern

 

[Fern]

lol wut? almost no employers do this unless you a driving a company vehicle

My employer in Paris France did. We all got a monthly pass for unlimited use of the bus and subway system.

Fern

 

[Fern]

Also, whats' wrong with your car?

Fern

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Let me spell it out for those of you that come in with these types of questions:

I work in a typical white collar job that most kids would praise. I get paid pretty fuckin' well. My vacation/benefits is also awesome. Work is a tough ass grind where overtime is expected. But I tell you all this to bring out one final point.

1. I don't drive to work. Why? Because I'm not a dumbass that wants to pay for car gas, car maintanance (0.50 per mile last i recall), car wrecks, $10/day for parking etc.. etc.. I RIDE the fucking bus in my business attire and laptop bag.
2. I don't go out to eat every day. In fact, unless I'm invited (which usually means I'm not paying the tab anyway) I never go out to eat for lunch. No exceptions. I'm a desk-diner - but you know what? If they really want me to eat in the crap break room with little space, oh well.

Why do you feel the need to do these types of things? I stopped those because it was simply throwing money in the trash can. Case and point, quit bitching - the answers are right in front of you, but none of you fuckheads have the ball sacks to do something about it.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Double post.

 

[quikah]

what is wrong with a sandwich? It is the prefect meal. Meat, bread, cheese, what is not to like?

 

[Puppies04]

Let me spell it out for those of you that come in with these types of questions:

I work in a typical white collar job that most kids would praise. I get paid pretty fuckin' well. My vacation/benefits is also awesome. Work is a tough ass grind where overtime is expected. But I tell you all this to bring out one final point.

1. I don't drive to work. Why? Because I'm not a dumbass that wants to pay for car gas, car maintanance (0.50 per mile last i recall), car wrecks, $10/day for parking etc.. etc.. I RIDE the fucking bus in my business attire and laptop bag.
2. I don't go out to eat every day. In fact, unless I'm invited (which usually means I'm not paying the tab anyway) I never go out to eat for lunch. No exceptions. I'm a desk-diner - but you know what? If they really want me to eat in the crap break room with little space, oh well.

Why do you feel the need to do these types of things? I stopped those because it was simply throwing money in the trash can. Case and point, quit bitching - the answers are right in front of you, but none of you fuckheads have the ball sacks to do something about it.

 

[1sikbITCH]

Let me spell it out for those of you that come in with these types of questions:

I work in a typical white collar job that most kids would praise. I get paid pretty fuckin' well. My vacation/benefits is also awesome. Work is a tough ass grind where overtime is expected. But I tell you all this to bring out one final point.

1. I don't drive to work. Why? Because I'm not a dumbass that wants to pay for car gas, car maintanance (0.50 per mile last i recall), car wrecks, $10/day for parking etc.. etc.. I RIDE the fucking bus in my business attire and laptop bag.
2. I don't go out to eat every day. In fact, unless I'm invited (which usually means I'm not paying the tab anyway) I never go out to eat for lunch. No exceptions. I'm a desk-diner - but you know what? If they really want me to eat in the crap break room with little space, oh well.

Why do you feel the need to do these types of things? I stopped those because it was simply throwing money in the trash can. Case and point, quit bitching - the answers are right in front of you, but none of you fuckheads have the ball sacks to do something about it.

You describe a pathetic lonely little man who will die alone on his mountain of pennies. Hope it was worth it.

 

[riahc3]

You describe a pathetic lonely little man who will die alone on his mountain of pennies. Hope it was worth it.

Well, thankfully, I was able to sell some things I had and that got me thru

Some of the answers here are hilarious. A bike? Seriously?

Its -5C right now outside.

 

[KeithTalent]

It's - 12 here and I walked to work today and did the same when it was - 27 earlier this week. Pussy.

KT

 

[Puppies04]

It's - 12 here and I walked to work today and did the same when it was - 27 earlier this week. Pussy.

KT

Do you work 45KM away?

 

[KeithTalent]

Do you work 45KM away?

No, I work less than one half of one kilometre away. :awe:

KT

 

[Puppies04]

No, I work less than one half of one kilometre away. :awe:

KT

Pussy.

 

[riahc3]

It's - 12 here and I walked to work today and did the same when it was - 27 earlier this week. Pussy.

KT

Do you work 45KM away?

No, I work less than one half of one kilometre away. :awe:

KT

Pussy.

That was brutal. You got completed owned KeithTalent.

 

[BoomerD]

Law requires companies to allow feeding for employees at least once per 4 hours.
No matter what kind of dangerous or dirty etc job you are doing, it's required, if you are not getting it, your employer does abuse you pretty badly.

If I would be in similar situation, think I would leave job and put myself on welfare till I get something better, since even on welfare you will have more spare money than now. Anyway sucks to be in spain now, here more up north it's way better.

What law would that be? Would that be US law, or Spanish law, since the OP's profile says he's in Spain?

Different countries, different laws. I worked construction for MOST of my life, but I spent a few months working in a CPA firm where we were not permitted to eat on the premises. We had to (a) go out for meals, (b) eat in our cars, or (c) not take lunch breaks.

 

[jagec]

Sandwiches are good but I don't really enjoy the idea of eating 20 sandwiches in a month...

You're in Spain, a country with just about a 25% unemployment rate, and you log onto a primarily-American web forum to complain about how you just aren't willing to eat sandwiches for lunch to make ends meet?

This should go well.

 

[brianmanahan]

You're in Spain, a country with just about a 25% unemployment rate, and you log onto a primarily-American web forum to complain about how you just aren't willing to eat sandwiches for lunch to make ends meet?

This should go well.

maybe they dont have sandwiches in spain

maybe... tacos?

i just eat soup for lunch every day, that way lunch only costs me a buck

 

[Puppies04]

That was brutal. You got completed owned KeithTalent.

I bet you are fun at parties.....

 

[KeithTalent]

That was brutal. You got completed owned KeithTalent.

Or you missed the joke...

KT

 

[Carson Dyle]

Well, thankfully, I was able to sell some things I had and that got me thru

Some of the answers here are hilarious. A bike? Seriously?

Its -5C right now outside.

Random followup eight months later. Gotta love it. Are you still at the same job?

What kind of work do you do that pays so poorly? And is there a particular reason why the company doesn't provide its employees with a place to eat lunch on the premises? I've never heard of such a thing in the US.

 

[midwestfisherman]

Like I mentioned above, I can't eat at work.

My only option related to that is to eat something cold (meaning no heat is needed) and eat it outside in my car. Sandwiches are good but I don't really enjoy the idea of eating 20 sandwiches in a month...

Your employer doesn't give you a lunch break?