Benny the Snake posted:

And as for how I'm paying for my hobbies: meager savings. I held down a couple of part-time jobs while I was in school for the first couple of years and since I've made every effort to find another one. This economy sucks, so I decided instead to double-down on studying. I'm not buying too much, just two or three a month. Also I am actively contributing to pay for the cell/internet bill and groceries a month. The agreement we all have is once I get a job, I start paying rent. I'm not going to invest in a car right now because I want regular employment to pay for upkeep (gas, repairs, etc.)