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What have you changed about your lifestyle to deal with the cost of living increases? (self.newzealand)
submitted 1 year ago by ciaocibai to c/newzealand
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I was having this conversation with a friend and we both got some useful ideas from each other (cancelling various underused subscription services, making use of libraries, more home vege gardening etc) - curious to know what else people are trying.

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[–] Datwon@lemmynsfw.com 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Wife and I changed our mind about having kids.

[–] eagleeyedtiger 6 points 1 year ago

Once we had children I started to understand why some prefer being childfree. I wouldn't trade them for anything now, but man would life be simpler. I sometimes think of how much more money and freedom we would have.

[–] LoamImprovement@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

Sucks, but understandable. I know a couple with a kid and they're cutting back and taking on debt just to stay above water. My buddy said he's looking at taking on a second job to make ends meet.

It's wild to think that a couple decades ago it wasn't unheard of for one person to be the sole breadwinner for two families.