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And I worked minimum wage and it allowed my poor household to make ends meet. And another minimum wage job helped me stay solvent enough to survive university.

• 8note 5y ago
  In what location though? Living costs are notably different by location
  • humanrebar 5y ago
    Apologies, but I'd rather not reveal too much personal info. But I did get need-based financial assistance in university. And I did attend a low cost school for financial reasons. I didn't "pay my way through school washing dishes" or anything like that. I wasn't supported by my family so the extra income through low pay jobs was critical.
    • 8note 5y ago
      Oh no problem, I'm just pointing out that both your experiences can be valid at the same time
      • Pfhreak 5y ago
        Also, one can make ends meet and still be in poverty. Those aren't mutually exclusive.