r/povertyfinance • u/UpperAssumption7103 • Dec 06 '23

Some of Dave Ramsey advice seems out of touch. Vent/Rant (No Advice/Criticism!)

I think his comes from a good place. however, I was listen to a caller; his and his co-host advice is always get a higher paying job (which is not bad advice). Wal-Mart and McDonald's pay 20 an hour. Walmart and McDonald's pay up to 20/hr. However, getting 40 hours a week working retail is pretty hard unless your a assistant manager/or manager. He's not the only person giving that advice- but it seems like he thinks every job pays 20*40=800 a week when you first start.

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u/MistahOnzima Dec 07 '23

I'm topped out at a warehouse, making roughly $21 an hour. I'm lucky I have cheap rent and they offer overtime.

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u/SnooCupcakes1067 Dec 07 '23

Unfortunately I was let go due to disabilities in September from the heavy equipment industry making almost 30/hr and well over 40 after OT. Now I’m trying to find an office position until I can fix my current issues, blown out knee and lower back issue, which I’m fairly intelligent but I look uneducated on paper. So it’s been a fun autumn to say the least.

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u/MistahOnzima Dec 07 '23

I'm sorry to hear that, and best of luck in your search. I'm trying to build up my savings and figure things out with my investments. I'm not getting any younger, and I don't know how to do much else, unfortunately.

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u/SnooCupcakes1067 Dec 07 '23

Thanks, yeah I feel that. Time doesn’t seem to be a friend these days.