I seem to have a real issue when it comes to spending money. And not like the typical “I spend so much money I have no control it’s an issue” kind of thing. It’s more of a fear that I’ll spend too much money. Whenever I go out, I constantly worry about how much money I’m going to spend. It happens all the time, and I know it’s because, as a teenager, I’m not able to have a steady source of income. I could probably get a job but school is really important to me, and I want to make sure I always have time for that. Besides, I don’t have many qualifications that’d help me get a job at 14. On top of that, even if I did get a job, it’d be hard to find one close to where I live? I’m too young to drive and lord knows public transit can be unreliable, so I know that it wouldn’t work. But that knowledge doesn’t stop me from worrying about money or worrying about having to take care of myself, even though I don’t fully need to yet.
I know i’m not the only one who has these fears. I’ve talked to a few of my friends about it and they definitely understand. No ones wants to spend money that they don’t really have, especially when they have no way of gaining more.
When I’m a little older, I know I’ll get a job and get myself out of this little “money crises”. But for now, I absolutely hate, spending money.
