This call was a glimpse into what some of the country has been facing. Too low income and too much debt. He can only live in $10k/year because he is with his roommates. I remember earning less than that the year my grandpa died (2015). That was a net loss year for me. Hope he can turn his life around financially.
Pavol S I think you are still in age group that you can join military - you have to pass a physical test and not be a psycho --- I wish I would of join the army - it’s hard work but not too bad from what I hear -- if you have mental problems that impair your ability to work --- maybe talk to a Social Security Disability lawyer about seeing what can do to get Disability - the problem with Disability is you will be re-evaluated is periodically and if Soc Sec decides you’re no longer disabled - then you must get a job - there will be no more payments unless you can prove you are disabled - it takes 3-5 years to wait to get disability if you do that route -- and if you take Soc Sec Disability before retirement age -- you will be taking a cut in Soc Sec payments when you retire unless possibly you qualify for Widower’s Disability -- you need to talk to a lawyer who mainly does Soc Sec - to get answers --- ask lawyer about all this. You can possibly get SSDI or SSI if you are mentally or physically Disabled --- I have friends who got SOC sec disability and know what they went through. Other ideas: this is hard but see if you can get into restaurants where they train to cook - start as a dishwasher and work your way up - read people’s comments on this video - lots of good ideas. --- Maybe see if can get hired as an auto detailer - that prob pays more than min wage...... I’m praying Jesus Christ guides and leads and protect you. God Bless ✝️🙏👼💜⭐️🌈
Yeah notice he said something to look forward too when he said he would look into Uber first.. he spoke from a battered heart .. praying he does well 🙏 this should tell us we need to look out for eachother more not everyone has family or role models ..
When Dave said “it sounds like you’ve been kicked around” and the guy just paused it sounded to me like he was trying not to cry. He’s so defeated. He needs to try a different route! You’re not getting anywhere with creative writing. I think vo tech is a wonderful option.
@@calculatedrisk1 You could move somewhere where the cost of living is lower. Share an apartment with roommates for the first year or two and when you start making more money you can get your own place. Also, like Dave suggested, you could pick up a part time gig to do in the evenings.
How does one get inspired to get a degree in Creative Writing? Why would I need an institution to govern and certify my creativity in exchange for money ? Very heartbreaking; Eric needs a real wake up call.
I’m a 43 year old man and I’m pretty much in the same boat as this 31 year old man. Life doesn’t always go the way you want.. times get tough. I pray for this guy. He’s a human being. Please say a prayer for this guy. I have a feeling he needs it more than I do.
@@ErrorPagenotFound-ig1cy Blame never helped anyone accomplish anything. If you are looking for someone to blame then you aren't concerned with finding a solution to the problem.
I think he really wants different options but I know the cost of basic services is likely similar to what he makes. Companies what to be paid for whatever they do and without specializing (in an area in demand) it is probably almost impossible to get better paying jobs so.... Your quote: (Yes, this guy is crying for help. Takes balls to call this show only making 10k per year.)
@@ljpal18 I didn't mean it as an excuse. Yes, he's 31. Zero excuses. Maybe someone messed him up when he was young. But to stay messed up is his choice. I'm younger than him but I consider him a boy.
I’m so confused as to how it never crossed his mind to do any courier services like door dash, uber etc? Maybe he has a record? Also there are some people who just have zero drive or ambition. We must want it for ourselves and I hope this guy figures out wht he wants.
@@shutupandeatasmr4498 Because it's bunk. Uber pays less than minimum wage in 90 percent of cases, and you don't get benefits, or taxes automatically deducted from your paycheck.
He needs community around him . I worked in a ⛽, Warehouse , delivery . Whatever it takes. Feeling sorry won't help he needs be tough . I can tell he didn't grow up with male role model around him
I agree! It was so difficult to listen to this call because I can hear the pain in his voice as he speaks. This young man needs further guidance and I really think this helped to push him in the right direction. The level of respect these two showed toward him was so refreshing. I hope he's doing much better now :)
I was this guy in my twenties. Despite graduating from college with honors, no one would hire me. My one saving grace was finally getting hired by someone who appreciated my potential. Over the years I've climbed the ranks in the same company, but I never forgot all those applications I sent out where no one would even respond.
I'm hella happy for you. I'm a 32 year old with a bachelors making a measly $17 an hour in California. I'm still a little more fortunate than this guy.
@@BlowitAllUp have you considered moving out of california? it would be a good time to start over in a another state with low cost of living and being able to save a lot more. $17/hr in california is different compared to $17/hr in wisconsin where i live.
I feel you, was in the same boat in my mid 20s. I still remember sending out 15-20 resumes a day for 2-3 months and not even getting 1 call. I was working a dead end job making just 13/hr and getting into debt. Then I finally asked a friend to look over my resume. He basically changed and re-worded everything and finally some employers began to call. Now I make 60K. Not all that great but its alot better than 13/hr. Still have a ways to go to get out of the debt I acquired during the days of 13/hr but taking action to ask for help was my best decision.
@@EmjayX55 When I was in my teen years I could not get a job either and when I got a job it was for $0.5 an hour cleaning toilets, bins, floors, doorways, tables, walls and every other disgusting thing you could find. During school summer I worked 80 hours per week to get about $40 of pay. Guess what I was happy as could be and extremely tired from the work as well and on top of that I still managed to train for boxing, wrestling, Judo, Swimming, running and gymnastics. When I was in medical school I served in the military and it was a constant struggle for money, time and sleep.
Yeah, I feel for him too. It's really a shame that this situation or one not far from it is not all that uncommon. It's mixture of a lot of different things, including mental health.
Creative Writing degree. I swear the schools should be found criminally liable at this point. Like seriously now. A guy running a pump and dump is considered a criminal but taking 100k from an 18 year old for a creative writing degree is just fine and dandy. Utterly insane.
while i see your point the schools dont promise career paths nor do they have the obligation to, its up to the individual to decide what they want an education in
@@thanosthemadtitan5518 I'm would blame the individual for his part and the institution for their's. When you take advantage of an 18 year old kid and lend him over 100k, in some cases, to pursue something you know is generally not going to be fruitful you are engaged in fraud. Again, when a mortgage broker just goes around approving loan applications from anyone who asks they are considered corrupt. They need to be jailed, taught a lesson, etc. Yet somehow giving a child (because yes that's what an 18 year old truly is) a loan to go waste money at college is ok?
Gosh I feel for him, he’s still young at 31 sounds like he’s in his late 50s, I feel the sorrow in your voice, brother don’t give up, I pray for GOD to intervene in your life.
I'm glad these guys can read the room. They could tell this guy has it rough and weren't harsh on him like they would have been with others. It amazes me how many people just lack that awareness.
that's very true when I read the video title I kind of cringed because I expected them to be kind of brutal to him but I think they realize that this guy has some serious issues beyond financial and you're right they did read the room. it's really cool
People don’t understand that finding a right job takes time let alone the interview process etc etc some ppl don’t have time for all that and need money asap
He has an income problem, a connection problem not a organization problem!!! When you don't generate money you can't pay for access to good and services. Why would he not try and pay for access to skilled jobs if all he needs to do is organize? Your quote: (The fact that he gave Dave a call sounds like he hasn’t given up. Just doesn’t know how to organize.)
@@donaldlyons17a lot of this guys never had a dad figure and yes a lot of them are hustlers on their own but there’s a percentage that are just too stupid and they need help. I would definitely hire this guy and teach him how to be an electrician in a year.
I literally started balling my eyes out as Dave said "What's wrong?...Sounds like you've been kicked around." The silence killed me. I couldn't help but feel like he was talking to me during my darkest days of 2019.
Same bro I’m currently going through this situation and sometimes idk wether to give up and end up on the streets again bcuz I feel like I work so hard and gain so little fml
I was once in the exact same boat as this guy. In my early 30s I had lost my job and could not find work ANYWHERE. I had only a part-time job making less than 10k/year. I had a college degree, but that didn't ever help me out. It was the most depressing time of my life. I can't even describe how crippling it is emotionally. It's a terrible cycle as well - the longer you go without a meaningful job, the more and more you hate yourself and the more your depression consumes you, which makes you less likely to keep looking for work.
@@Dev-In-Denver123Because they still havent gotten out of it lol. Tbh entrepreneurship is the way to go. Make money on your own terms and can do it part time until you make enough to replace whatever job you have.
@@xcen1 Well he could be making $5,000 - $10,000 a month driving ubers, delivering pizzas and mowing lawns. He needs to get out there and take charge of his life!
@@costco_pizza When you're as depressed and hopeless as this guy seems to be, telling him to "just do it" is like telling a 500-lbs person to "just lose weight." He obviously has mental health issues; this type of defeatism is very common among Millennial (suburban) men. He probably has a fixed mindset and other mental blocks which are constantly reinforcing negative thoughts in his head.
Fr. Most people would feel embarrassed & rightfully so but that position is only temporary nor does it define your value as a person . He seems to have accepted it & doesn’t seem motivated to get going at all which is scary
@@brad885 Well he could be making $5,000 - $10,000 a month driving ubers, delivering pizzas and mowing lawns. He needs to get out there and get it done!
Well said, a goal without a plan to get to the goal is a waste..... nothing wrong with wanting to be a creative writer, but you have to work at it if you want to succeed with it.... to get your foot in the door as a writer, you have to be writing and getting your work in front of eyes that can move it along for you
@@christopherrosas2738 true but they don't teach you that in college. To be a successful creative writer you basically an entrepreneur. College does not teach this skill. He probably knows a lot about grammar though.
I really appreciate that Dave was gentle and compassionate with this caller. There’s something going on that can’t be solved in a phone call, I hope and pray someone in this man’s world steps in and mentors him day to day.
Dude needs to work in Amazon, UPS, or Fedex shipping warehouse. When all 3 of my roommates lost restaurant jobs due to the pandemic, they got all 3 above (respectively), each getting paid $35k.
My friends dad works at ups for the night shift and he says its good to work a couple hours to bring in the medical benefits and an extra bonus. He said it was a good job to work at night because you still have time to sleep and take a day shift with something else. Like a part time job.
Yes, FedEx will let him work FT after a few months. That would give him healthcare after 1,000 hours either PT or FT and if he wanted to finish his degree (maybe he already finished but I don't recall) they would assist. Anyone with any Bachelors can be a manager at FedEx and make a lot of money. I worked at UPS and FedEx in the early 2000's. UPS makes you work PT forever but they do provide healthcare for PT. I don't know much about working for Amazon.
Man this call tugged on my heart strings. I was working meaninglessly (low income) jobs till I was 39. Now that I’m 45 with a great job making $100k plus. I just hustled and kept my head up. It’s not easy but you can’t give up.
he can do Uber eats, Doordash etc. I use my car (2008 Ford Focus with over 225k miles) with those apps on my time off and I'm earning a decent amount of money.
Make no mistake there are millions and millions of people like this in America right now. Middle aged men/women living at home or with several people making little to no money.
Nah they need to change their income and be around the right people for a good influence so they stay on track. Not laying on a chair and having you nod your head to their problems as you drain them for all they got(they have so little)
The guy who called was in pretty bad shape and he reached out for help. Ramsey did not beat him down or criticize. He helped. Big respect Ramsey. Hope the guy is doing better now.
Sounded like Dave was gonna scold this man at first, but right around the 0:58 mark, he quickly turns into "Papa Dave" mode. He knew something wasn't right.
Well.... this guy is what 20k down? making 10k a year. Then we had the couple making 200k a year with a 1M debt. This guy is doing great in comparision.
No he is not. Making 200k a year you can easily live off a quarter of that 50k and put the rest on your loans. . It is impossible to live off 2,500 a year and use your rest to pay off debt
This guy reminds me a lot of my younger brother, who is 26. He has Aspergers (and most likely depression), but my parents let him leave with them. If they did not, he’d be in this same situation. Something tells me this goes a lot deeper than lack of ambition.
@Johnny Five there’s programs designed for him to get him steered in the right direction- however after years of being pampered that would require a lot of reconfiguration to be able to even begin learning independency. He would essentially need to be prepped now to ensure a smooth transition. Parents have a lot to do with it tho. I work in the field of psychotherapy, so this phenomenon is actually more common than you might think
@@butskiiueepp1625 I have a nephew with dependency issues, has been pampered and lied to his whole life by his parents came to live with my wife n me when he was 13, now 20, he was an angry boy, biting you if you didn't do what he wanted, well now he's just a 20 year old who makes no money and lives off of our backs, will those programs you referring to help him, keep in mind he is a special needs individual which nobody will help set him up n my hands are tied with this
The sad thing is thaf alot of people dont know this. From the moment you start school, the idea of going to college is beaten into you. Trade work and unskilled labor are looked down on in society, while many of these worker will earn more than someone with a degree. With college prices rising and school loans being given out to anyone, college is quickly losing it's value.
I wonder how this guy is doing. He sounded so down in the dumps... Hopefully life has been treating him well in the past 3 years and he managed to sort all of his problems.
@@minicc26 I had a college degree and felt I had no skills. I also didn't want to do many different types of jobs I saw online and found them boring or similar to a dead end job. To succeed, you have to take a leap of faith and do something you think will be tolerable in an area you'll enjoy. I like my job now as a teacher and it pays the bills. I can also save money, take trips, plan for retirement on my salary.
I'm glad Dave saw an opportunity to help this guy. He sounds like he is in need of guidance. If I were him I would look into door dashing or anything to get some motivation to make money.
@Johnny Five 😬 thats harsh. He must have half a brain on him to get a degree. Maybe there is some potential there although it is buried. I think its a case of haveing the wrong friends around him that has normalised being broke. When you have friends that make money, as a guy it makes you want to be on their level of income and you will try harder.
I’m 31 and make 11k a year. I’m on disability due to medical conditions I was born with. It really sucks that I know ill never be able to afford to live a life of being financially stable.
I am 26 and was in his shoes at 23. This man is suffering from anxiety and depression like I was. I got lucky that I graduated with my Engineering degree and landed my job on my first interview but someone needs to tell this guy that there is a way out or else he will continue to dig the hole that he is in.
His writing degree is still useful for administration based jobs that require writing. With some technical skills he could easily find an administration job.
He should try Uber Eats or door dash, I’m making 1500-1800 a week in Uber Eats in Tampa, FL 40-50 hrs a week with a cheap car. He would make a killing in Orlando!
@Good Bye Everyone pays taxes, I don’t get why people always say taxes like you’re gonna be dead broke after tax. The tax is the same rate as for someone who’s working a job on a w-2. Self-employments gigs just pay better and give complete freedom.
@@BlowitAllUp that's not realistic for another 10 to 20 years. It's a big money hedge fund and silicon valley project. It currently is a threat meant to scare your friendly neighborhood truck driver.
@@DL-1 You just admitted it's not a good choice for the long term. 10 years will fly by real quick and there's way to much profit and money to be saved by not hiring truck drivers.
I’m really glad that Eric called in. He knows he has a financial problem and he sought advice from Dave before making a possible mistake filing for bankruptcy. It was rough to hear his story. I’m sure the pandemic knocked him further down mentally and financially. The pandemic has been difficult for so many people. I really hope that he’s able to turn things around by applying Dave’s advice and Financial Peace University. He also needs a hug and then he can get to work finding some other sources of income. I want to know why he had to go to the ER so often. I hope he’s on the right track now.
I should stop beating myself up about not having a college degree, as I got really depressed seeing people more qualified than myself doing things I wanted to do.
He's right, delivering pizzas as a SECOND job is a great move. I did it back in my 20s and was making a very nice income in Florida at the time, while I was figuring out what I wanted to do.
I delivered pizzas when i was like 18-19 and made 120 bucks a night plus 8hr shifts. Its not a bad gig. If you had a 2nd job thatd be some good money, fr
his parents. some people just fk for the sake of it and make children not knowing their role on this planet. i had the same kind of arse hole parents. my mother was sick for her entire life, unwilling to get better and work a job and my father blew all of his money in pubs and with women. Now I am 51, I work as engineer and my income is below the median. No connections, no luck.
@@globalmuffin2 Same with mine. Too busy wallowing in their own drama, misery, & victimhood to f'n raise their kids. Then you grow up, middle aged yourself before you can look back & see crystal clear how monumentally f'd it all was. My saving grace is I'm childfree & single, so I have the time & space to set things right.
Yeah seems like it. I kinda went through this in high school but dude is in the gutter emotionally. He needs therapy or something. It seems really bad on him
Stevens Transport, Swift Transportation and Werner Enterprises will take him on as a truck driver. All he has to do is contact them and they will greyhound bus him to their truck school/facility, give him 1-3 weeks of hotel room stay, 2 meals a day and a CDL after 3 weeks and being on a training truck. I know for certain these companies hire from central Florida. Drive for them 6-12 months and you will owe them nothing.... because they will take payment from your check. After a year, go somewhere else and make $1200 a week.
This poor man has had fear and doubt beaten into him so hard he literally is submitting to asking even a question. This is so wrong. Hey may not have ambition and personal accountability is key but it sounds like that wasn't fully his doing either. Props to him actually calling in and hopefully he finds some well needed courage.
This call almost made me cry! This young man has so much potential and has a great life ahead of him with the right support! I hope he's doing better now
31, just left college, and lost his busboy job. He needs a bigger shovel and start applying to use that college degree. Something else happened to that guy that we just don't know about.
He also got a degree in creative writing. I’m not exactly sure what he plans on doing with that degree but job prospects aren’t very high for it. It is possible to get a job though, but like he said it’s hard getting your foot in the door. He mentioned not living with his parents as well, so I hope he has a good relationship with them. I really hope and pray that this guy will be able to achieve his goals and get the career he wants.
He could do plenty of entry level office jobs that require writing. He may have some mental health issues like depression or anxiety, sometimes you just stop caring and life begins to feel meaningless.
The college degree in creative writing is probably not gonna be too much of a use. Maybe he needs some hard core skills that would land him a job without having to spend 3 years writing free blogs and free articles to build a portfolio
This hurts me to hear this man's mental health issues. You can hear it through the phone in his voice and I know how it feels and what it sounds like. I hope he finds the right help ASAP and gets onto a better path. Wish nothing but love for this guy.
My prayers go out to you, brother. I know times are tough and it seems like you’re stuck but you have a whole community here behind you and ready to give any advice you need. Keep your head and prayers up but NEVER give up!
“What’s wrong!?” He sounded so genuine when he asked that 💔. This is just terrible. Not having no life with direction will really mess you up. Sheesshhh!
I can really relate to this guy when it comes to income and debt. I feel so bad for him, and I'm older than he is. Best wishes to those in this situation.
Very cool to see Dave get him a private personal conversation with Ken. I can definitely relate to the guy, I’m nearly 30, in debt and have a career crisis as well, so this one hit close to home.
Not gon lie. In 2019, this was me. At the end of the year, I was sick of it. Said that was the last year I was ever going to be undisciplined and financially broke. It can happen. 5 years later, and this is going to be the first 7 figure year I’ve ever had (God willing, but even if not, that’s ok! These last few years I hit my first consecutive six figure years! Shxt is really crazy yo!) let alone the first person to do it in generations within my family tree. This shxt is hard fxckin work and not no cake walk at all. It takes a different focus. But I was working just as hard in 2019 doing the wrong shxt. It starts with YOU! I’m grateful. Sending prayers and affirmations for everyone out there to go and make shxt happen. Everything always works out and anything is possible. Much love 🙏🏼
@@thebestking4615 mannn this reply made me tear up cuz I know what that feels like 😭🙏🏼 both hoping to make it out, and crying to other peoples comments 😭😭😭 you WILL make it out! It’s really just a lot of small changes and commitments bro bro! Swear. There is sooooo much money out here it’s crazy. Whether 9-5, 5-9 or online business wise. #1 thing I suggest looking up RIGHT NOW is affiliate marketing through TikTok Shops affiliate program!! Mannnn people are making life changing income, and even if it doesn’t last, the skill of affiliate marketing will. It’s a SKILL. One you can learn and it will never go away because there is always going to be a product or a service, and people will always pay you a fair commission to promote it for them 🔥🔥🔥 you got this shxt! Lets FXCKIN Graduate That Bag! 🎓💰
Its easy to sit and post comments for the guy. I feel for the man. Someone or something really let this guy down in life. He has lost hope and confidence. I hope you get back up Sir and may god bless you.
Hang in there Eric keep your head up. Once you start making more money try and still live cheap the money will go alot further that way. Best of luck to you.
God bless you both. I felt bad for the caller, I hope he get's his Life straightened out. I know what it's like to be in his position - having NOTHING. There's light at the end of the tunnel. So glad I didn't give up. I wish him, and anyone going through struggle nothing but the best.
I’m glad Dave was kind. These retail companies promise you full time to fill the slot but never give it. They also juggle the schedule so you can’t work more jobs. AND some people have mental issues, so a lot of people in this poverty lock.
I’m going through this right now. My part time job wasn’t giving me enough hours so I had to get a second one. My manager was so mad and complained to everyone that she couldn’t believe I had gotten another job. Its cruel to expect me to live on $500 a month.
@@LifeIsButADreamDream and THIS is the grocery store business model. It used to be a living wage with benis. I wish guys like Dave knew about this. The caller sounds like the perfect personality these people take advantage of. Nice person, hard worker,, but too depressed and beat down to make a move.
Awww, the help given at the end warmed my heart. ❤ I'm just hear to add voice that I'd love to hear updates from these people, see how it all turns out.
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This call was a glimpse into what some of the country has been facing. Too low income and too much debt. He can only live in $10k/year because he is with his roommates. I remember earning less than that the year my grandpa died (2015). That was a net loss year for me. Hope he can turn his life around financially.
Give me the Ramsey+ for free to me too. I really need it
Is Ramsey+ only for people in the US?
I'm 33and earn 6000e in year
Pavol S I think you are still in age group that you can join military - you have to pass a physical test and not be a psycho --- I wish I would of join the army - it’s hard work but not too bad from what I hear -- if you have mental problems that impair your ability to work --- maybe talk to a Social Security Disability lawyer about seeing what can do to get Disability - the problem with Disability is you will be re-evaluated is periodically and if Soc Sec decides you’re no longer disabled - then you must get a job - there will be no more payments unless you can prove you are disabled - it takes 3-5 years to wait to get disability if you do that route -- and if you take Soc Sec Disability before retirement age -- you will be taking a cut in Soc Sec payments when you retire unless possibly you qualify for Widower’s Disability -- you need to talk to a lawyer who mainly does Soc Sec - to get answers --- ask lawyer about all this. You can possibly get SSDI or SSI if you are mentally or physically Disabled --- I have friends who got SOC sec disability and know what they went through. Other ideas: this is hard but see if you can get into restaurants where they train to cook - start as a dishwasher and work your way up - read people’s comments on this video - lots of good ideas. --- Maybe see if can get hired as an auto detailer - that prob pays more than min wage...... I’m praying Jesus Christ guides and leads and protect you. God Bless ✝️🙏👼💜⭐️🌈
I know depression when I hear it. This guy needs a counselor asap.
I 100000000% felt the same thing after hearing him 5 seconds in
Yeah notice he said something to look forward too when he said he would look into Uber first.. he spoke from a battered heart .. praying he does well 🙏 this should tell us we need to look out for eachother more not everyone has family or role models ..
With what $🤦🏿♀️
@@teeyateeyah233 doesn’t have to be money sometimes just showing a person you listen is huge
@@justskinnot2seriously71 Why is it everyone else's job to help a guy who majored in creative writing and then worked at olive garden for a decade
When Dave said “it sounds like you’ve been kicked around” and the guy just paused it sounded to me like he was trying not to cry. He’s so defeated. He needs to try a different route! You’re not getting anywhere with creative writing. I think vo tech is a wonderful option.
I like to read the comments before I watch the video to see if it is worth my time. You are not lying. I teared up a little when he responded.
@@ivanvillalobos7734 it was so sad hopefully he turns his life around
I’d love to get into a vocation, but they pay like $14 while you apprentice. I’d be homeless on $14/hr...
@@calculatedrisk1 You could move somewhere where the cost of living is lower. Share an apartment with roommates for the first year or two and when you start making more money you can get your own place.
Also, like Dave suggested, you could pick up a part time gig to do in the evenings.
What's a vo tech
It's beautiful that these guys didn't judge, but instead approached the situation with empathy and pragmatism.
If they judged they would be cancelled lol
So constantly asking "And you're 31" is not judging?
They were being nice but everyone judged in theird heads watching this video. Teenager makes more.
This was brutal to listen to. Guy has no direction and no ambition. Poor guy.
What's better. The other guy with 250k student loans making 60k or eric, 10k debt free. 🤔. Grass ain't always greener on the other side
Unfortunately theres a lot of under 30s people with no real direction in life. Its really sad.
Sounds like he may be a bit slow
Its sad. He sounds hopeless.
How does one get inspired to get a degree in Creative Writing? Why would I need an institution to govern and certify my creativity in exchange for money ?
Very heartbreaking; Eric needs a real wake up call.
I’m a 43 year old man and I’m pretty much in the same boat as this 31 year old man. Life doesn’t always go the way you want.. times get tough. I pray for this guy. He’s a human being. Please say a prayer for this guy. I have a feeling he needs it more than I do.
I’ll be praying for you too ❤️🙏🏽
I'll pray for you and him and everybody. We all need it.
Done.
Pater Noster
Ave Maria
Gloria
God bless you two.
At the end of the day all you really have to blame is yourself.
@@ErrorPagenotFound-ig1cy Blame never helped anyone accomplish anything. If you are looking for someone to blame then you aren't concerned with finding a solution to the problem.
Yes, this guy is crying for help. Takes balls to call this show only making 10k per year.
Nothing to be ashamed of everyone has a story and background. It's just wrong to judge someone based on their income and career
I think he really wants different options but I know the cost of basic services is likely similar to what he makes. Companies what to be paid for whatever they do and without specializing (in an area in demand) it is probably almost impossible to get better paying jobs so.... Your quote: (Yes, this guy is crying for help. Takes balls to call this show only making 10k per year.)
1:00 What's happening with you BROTHER ?"
"brother" at the end it's tell a lot !!
Absolutely a great guy, trying to better himself even if it puts him in a very vulnerable position.
Dude dave himself went bankrupt and made 6k in one year by his own admission. Everyone gets in rough spots.
Someone failed this boy. And now he's failing himself.
This.
Yes this is soooo sad☹
No excuses. He is no boy. He needs to do it and blame no one else.
If he actually has a degree in creative writing, our education system needs more reform than I thought.
@@ljpal18 I didn't mean it as an excuse. Yes, he's 31. Zero excuses. Maybe someone messed him up when he was young. But to stay messed up is his choice. I'm younger than him but I consider him a boy.
They were so sweet to him.
They feel bad
Dave was but then he has connections. I cried on hearing his offer.
Dave was but then he has connections. I cried on hearing his offer.
They knew if they weren’t, the dude sounded like he was about to kill himself
♥️
Listen to his voice. This guy is severely depressed.
financial hardship is a very common reason for depression.
Wouldn’t you be too if you were 31 making $10k/year and being sued.. most people would be.
@@cosmeticscameo8277 and depression is a very common cause for finantial hardship
I agree I've been there. But God gave me hope to strive for better. They couldn't have been any nicer to him
I know what it's like. Been their and it can be hard.
poor guy. you can just hear the pain in his voice. he's broken. hope he can get back on his feet and turn his life around
He's broken - but he's also lying. There's more going on. His math doesn't add up.
I’m so confused as to how it never crossed his mind to do any courier services like door dash, uber etc? Maybe he has a record? Also there are some people who just have zero drive or ambition. We must want it for ourselves and I hope this guy figures out wht he wants.
@@shutupandeatasmr4498 Because it's bunk. Uber pays less than minimum wage in 90 percent of cases, and you don't get benefits, or taxes automatically deducted from your paycheck.
@@awitcheskid i paid rent food and save with uber eats and uber
@@fitnessforlife8966 Congrats on being one of the few people who make enough to sustain themselves. Weird flex, but okay.
When he said “what’s wrong” I felt that. I feel so sorry for this guy...
"what's wrong" Is such a tear inducing question sighhhhh
He needs community around him . I worked in a ⛽, Warehouse , delivery . Whatever it takes. Feeling sorry won't help he needs be tough . I can tell he didn't grow up with male role model around him
Facts
Dave knocked this call out of the park. Great counselling and support. Referring to the caller as "Sir" showed so much respect for someone struggling.
I agree! It was so difficult to listen to this call because I can hear the pain in his voice as he speaks. This young man needs further guidance and I really think this helped to push him in the right direction. The level of respect these two showed toward him was so refreshing. I hope he's doing much better now :)
I noticed that too.
I was this guy in my twenties. Despite graduating from college with honors, no one would hire me. My one saving grace was finally getting hired by someone who appreciated my potential. Over the years I've climbed the ranks in the same company, but I never forgot all those applications I sent out where no one would even respond.
I'm hella happy for you. I'm a 32 year old with a bachelors making a measly $17 an hour in California. I'm still a little more fortunate than this guy.
@Richard What is ur degree in?
@@BlowitAllUp have you considered moving out of california? it would be a good time to start over in a another state with low cost of living and being able to save a lot more. $17/hr in california is different compared to $17/hr in wisconsin where i live.
I feel you, was in the same boat in my mid 20s. I still remember sending out 15-20 resumes a day for 2-3 months and not even getting 1 call. I was working a dead end job making just 13/hr and getting into debt. Then I finally asked a friend to look over my resume. He basically changed and re-worded everything and finally some employers began to call. Now I make 60K. Not all that great but its alot better than 13/hr. Still have a ways to go to get out of the debt I acquired during the days of 13/hr but taking action to ask for help was my best decision.
@@EmjayX55
When I was in my teen years I could not get a job either and when I got a job it was for $0.5 an hour cleaning toilets, bins, floors, doorways, tables, walls and every other disgusting thing you could find.
During school summer I worked 80 hours per week to get about $40 of pay. Guess what I was happy as could be and extremely tired from the work as well and on top of that I still managed to train for boxing, wrestling, Judo, Swimming, running and gymnastics.
When I was in medical school I served in the military and it was a constant struggle for money, time and sleep.
I’m 31 and make $26,000 and I live in NYC. And I have $83,000 in student loans. I feel for this guy. Hang in there brother.
Yeah, I feel for him too. It's really a shame that this situation or one not far from it is not all that uncommon. It's mixture of a lot of different things, including mental health.
what did you study?
@@koolmaaan I’m taking care of my elderly mom. She has a rent controlled apartment in nyc. Without that, we’d never make it.
@@mouinemhb4960 Asian Studies
@@nakedshadows I'm you could double the money the extra cost of rent wouldn't matter.
Creative Writing degree. I swear the schools should be found criminally liable at this point. Like seriously now. A guy running a pump and dump is considered a criminal but taking 100k from an 18 year old for a creative writing degree is just fine and dandy. Utterly insane.
while i see your point the schools dont promise career paths nor do they have the obligation to, its up to the individual to decide what they want an education in
Blame it on the individual, not the institution.
@@thanosthemadtitan5518 I'm would blame the individual for his part and the institution for their's.
When you take advantage of an 18 year old kid and lend him over 100k, in some cases, to pursue something you know is generally not going to be fruitful you are engaged in fraud.
Again, when a mortgage broker just goes around approving loan applications from anyone who asks they are considered corrupt. They need to be jailed, taught a lesson, etc. Yet somehow giving a child (because yes that's what an 18 year old truly is) a loan to go waste money at college is ok?
Ok boomer
@@nunyabidnes6010 born in 1990 lol.
Gosh I feel for him, he’s still young at 31 sounds like he’s in his late 50s, I feel the sorrow in your voice, brother don’t give up, I pray for GOD to intervene in your life.
Yes this call made me cry! But I loved Dave's generosity for him!
Amen! I pray for God's favor to shine on this young man's life. I hope he won't give up on himself. This call hurt my heart to listen to.
Amen
Amen
It should not take God this long. Why is he/she/it so imperfect?
I'm glad these guys can read the room. They could tell this guy has it rough and weren't harsh on him like they would have been with others. It amazes me how many people just lack that awareness.
Yes I was so glad that they treated him well and didnt rag on him. Like you said so many others would have, which us a sad reality I hate seeing.
that's very true when I read the video title I kind of cringed because I expected them to be kind of brutal to him but I think they realize that this guy has some serious issues beyond financial and you're right they did read the room. it's really cool
Absolutely! They got the balance right imho.
This is the help I wish to receive but feel I don't deserve am unworthy of...
Oh yeah they were careful with him. Very gentle. Everyone can clearly sense the tone of the caller from the get go.
Sadly I’m in the same situation, tried to hold back tears hearing this. Making minimum wage, living paycheck to paycheck.
Ur in good company. I'm going thru something similar and actually did cry 😥 Praying for everyone in our boat 🙏
Everything is going to get better for you
Ouch
It's harder than ever to make it these days. Some people just don't get it that others have way more struggles than they could imagine than them.
People don’t understand that finding a right job takes time let alone the interview process etc etc some ppl don’t have time for all that and need money asap
The fact that he gave Dave a call sounds like he hasn’t given up. Just doesn’t know how to organize.
Prioritize.
@@stoichr3324 Organize & prioritize. Same group of brain cells.
He has an income problem, a connection problem not a organization problem!!! When you don't generate money you can't pay for access to good and services. Why would he not try and pay for access to skilled jobs if all he needs to do is organize? Your quote: (The fact that he gave Dave a call sounds like he hasn’t given up. Just doesn’t know how to organize.)
@@donaldlyons17a lot of this guys never had a dad figure and yes a lot of them are hustlers on their own but there’s a percentage that are just too stupid and they need help. I would definitely hire this guy and teach him how to be an electrician in a year.
@@Donkiko-bz1lv Dude do you not know how expensive it is the train people?
I literally started balling my eyes out as Dave said "What's wrong?...Sounds like you've been kicked around." The silence killed me. I couldn't help but feel like he was talking to me during my darkest days of 2019.
Yes, it can hurt when you hear someone else who is so defeated. Keep on keeping on.
Same bro I’m currently going through this situation and sometimes idk wether to give up and end up on the streets again bcuz I feel like I work so hard and gain so little fml
I’ve faced some dark days and I have some dark days ahead of me too
What happened in 2020 for your come up?
I googled balling my eyes. I don't see a good answer.
Anyone care to explain this idiom?
I kinda understand from the context but not fully
I love how everyone on here is supporting him. I hope he read these comments. You guys are awesome.
Not everyone, some are calling him a loser and a failure. Doesn’t matter anyways, the majority are supporting him 😊
The comments aren't going to pay the bills or get him a job lol.
My heart goes out to this guy. I’m glad Dave was gentle with him.
Me too. Dave was very empathetic and helpful I think.
I hear depression...
Make that little and you feel trapped I remember when I thought I was worth $8 an hour and thought no one would give me a chance.
Depression and low self worth.
It’s tough out there.
Shoot if you made under $10000 a year, you’d be depressed too
@@johnjay6370 no, not low self worth, more like desperation. He doesn’t know where to turn.
I was once in the exact same boat as this guy. In my early 30s I had lost my job and could not find work ANYWHERE. I had only a part-time job making less than 10k/year. I had a college degree, but that didn't ever help me out. It was the most depressing time of my life. I can't even describe how crippling it is emotionally. It's a terrible cycle as well - the longer you go without a meaningful job, the more and more you hate yourself and the more your depression consumes you, which makes you less likely to keep looking for work.
how did you get out of it
@@minacayyAll the people who comment with similar stories never ever answer that part lol
@@Dev-In-Denver123Because they still havent gotten out of it lol. Tbh entrepreneurship is the way to go. Make money on your own terms and can do it part time until you make enough to replace whatever job you have.
@@MonkofthecaribbeanYou're assuming they never got out of it because they didn't reply? You both are lame
@@mariiii-iii You are lame and also part of the people who never gotten out of it 😂
On the bright side, the only place to go from here is UP!
No homeless
Dave ramsey is a funny boomer
@@xcen1 Well he could be making $5,000 - $10,000 a month driving ubers, delivering pizzas and mowing lawns. He needs to get out there and take charge of his life!
@@xcen1 got em 🤣🤣
@@costco_pizza When you're as depressed and hopeless as this guy seems to be, telling him to "just do it" is like telling a 500-lbs person to "just lose weight." He obviously has mental health issues; this type of defeatism is very common among Millennial (suburban) men. He probably has a fixed mindset and other mental blocks which are constantly reinforcing negative thoughts in his head.
This guy needs to start by realizing the fact that he has skills and value to offer the world. He seems to have accepted his position in life 🥺
Fr. Most people would feel embarrassed & rightfully so but that position is only temporary nor does it define your value as a person . He seems to have accepted it & doesn’t seem motivated to get going at all which is scary
At this point a factory job he hates would put him in a better position in life.
@@brad885 I was thinking the same thing. Or a trade.
Yes he seems so sad. I hope he finds his way. God Bless you, fella, we're pulling for you.
@@brad885 Well he could be making $5,000 - $10,000 a month driving ubers, delivering pizzas and mowing lawns. He needs to get out there and get it done!
Poor guy. Sending him a hug. Sounds like he’s not had any guidance or career advice. I hope he makes it and gets things straight ❤️🇬🇧👋🏽
College degrees don't mean anything without goals and self discipline.
College degrees in creative writing don’t mean anything. Too many people get free money to study garbage majors.
@@SayelorYT amen thumbs up. Math and Sciences all the way or trade school.
Well said, a goal without a plan to get to the goal is a waste..... nothing wrong with wanting to be a creative writer, but you have to work at it if you want to succeed with it.... to get your foot in the door as a writer, you have to be writing and getting your work in front of eyes that can move it along for you
@@christopherrosas2738 true but they don't teach you that in college. To be a successful creative writer you basically an entrepreneur. College does not teach this skill. He probably knows a lot about grammar though.
@@Nepthu grammar is only part of the equation..... to succeed at anything, you have to be willing to put in the work to make it profitable
This clip puts Dave’s combination of compassion and straight talk on full display!
I really appreciate that Dave was gentle and compassionate with this caller. There’s something going on that can’t be solved in a phone call, I hope and pray someone in this man’s world steps in and mentors him day to day.
Dude needs to work in Amazon, UPS, or Fedex shipping warehouse. When all 3 of my roommates lost restaurant jobs due to the pandemic, they got all 3 above (respectively), each getting paid $35k.
My friends dad works at ups for the night shift and he says its good to work a couple hours to bring in the medical benefits and an extra bonus. He said it was a good job to work at night because you still have time to sleep and take a day shift with something else. Like a part time job.
Yes, FedEx will let him work FT after a few months. That would give him healthcare after 1,000 hours either PT or FT and if he wanted to finish his degree (maybe he already finished but I don't recall) they would assist. Anyone with any Bachelors can be a manager at FedEx and make a lot of money. I worked at UPS and FedEx in the early 2000's.
UPS makes you work PT forever but they do provide healthcare for PT.
I don't know much about working for Amazon.
Amazon is okayish, but only if you can get off the floor. It's kinda a lottery depending on what building you go to
Exactly
Wow
Not only is Dave a financial advisor, he’s also a life coach!
was expecting Dave to go off but he was so sensitive and gentle
I love how Dave showed genuine care and concern for the call. Hope he finds his path in life
He can teach ESL online! He has a Bachelor's degree in writing.
or get a teaching certificate and teach in HS
@@angelika5443 Yes. 🤗
True, teach ESL online and move country.
Come teach English in Asia. Get rich while traveling the world.
No he can't! He thinks he's not good enough. You can't do anything when you start to doubt yourself. I speak from personal experiance
Man this call tugged on my heart strings. I was working meaninglessly (low income) jobs till I was 39. Now that I’m 45 with a great job making $100k plus. I just hustled and kept my head up. It’s not easy but you can’t give up.
Great success story…..it’s so hard to stay on track when you don’t earn enough
Would you care to share your success story?
awesome success story! could you share the beginning steps you took to get back on track?
Cool story bro, how? How did you get your foot in the door?
Thats the mindset we all need don’t give up we all started somewhere I like this comment!
I felt the guys depression or whatever emotions he's going though 😪 I wish this guy the best. It will get better man. Hang in there.
His car is too old for Uber. His car can’t be more than 10 years old
He can do door dash... I have a 2008 car and they don’t require that 10 year minimum limit like Uber does.
Uber eats.. pays the same as uber
could do UberEats on a 100$ bicycle.
he can do Uber eats, Doordash etc. I use my car (2008 Ford Focus with over 225k miles) with those apps on my time off and I'm earning a decent amount of money.
@@zosoqc4119 I see people "dashing" on bicycles in my town of San Jose California.
This show is so underrated. You guys are so kind and without showing and embarrassing faces. Truly here to help. I love this channel. Keep it up.
Make no mistake there are millions and millions of people like this in America right now. Middle aged men/women living at home or with several people making little to no money.
agreed.... and its very fixable with the right support and motivation
Right? Always shocked how they manage
@@dagobaker someone has to work those jobs.. not everyone in the world can be calling the shots.
@@drygordspellweaver8761 agreed.. Just like anything with like life degree or no degree it will never be enough of anything to go around
Goes to show.... maybe the problem is with society...
A good 95% of Dave's callers need therapy, including this one. I say this as a therapist who hears more than the issue they want to address (finances)
They can't afford it, lol
@@JackLister a pastor will have a family counseling credentials and will offer gratis advice.
“It’s not a numbers problem it’s a behavioral problem”
Nah they need to change their income and be around the right people for a good influence so they stay on track. Not laying on a chair and having you nod your head to their problems as you drain them for all they got(they have so little)
Lest we forget the answer to all earthly problems
Beans & Rice
The guy who called was in pretty bad shape and he reached out for help. Ramsey did not beat him down or criticize. He helped. Big respect Ramsey. Hope the guy is doing better now.
Their responses were what I called grace. They had all the opportunity to get on him but instead spoke life to him. Love this show ❤️
Somehow listening to other peoples problems my problems magically go away
That's the way it is. It's called wisdom.
Lol nahh they still there 😹
Shows u how much ya really have.
Ducking Same
😂
Sounded like Dave was gonna scold this man at first, but right around the 0:58 mark, he quickly turns into "Papa Dave" mode. He knew something wasn't right.
Sounds like he lacks a lil common sense🤔
@@reinamacaren-a4132who
Dave is way up there in status and income and he still cares about the lowliest out there. I love Dave for that! Thank you for showing compassion sir.
This was brutal to listen to... 😭 But, thank you Dave Ramsey for personally looking out for him.. 😭🙏
Ikr the call was pretty rough
Foreal!!
Well.... this guy is what 20k down? making 10k a year. Then we had the couple making 200k a year with a 1M debt. This guy is doing great in comparision.
id say there doing roughly the same hes doing about 2.5 times better in comparison
No he is not. Making 200k a year you can easily live off a quarter of that 50k and put the rest on your loans. . It is impossible to live off 2,500 a year and use your rest to pay off debt
Stop it. You’re 41 bussing tables. How on earth is he doing “great”?
@@lemongrass3945 its impossible to live off 10k a year though so he obviously isn't really providing for himself either way.
Shut up
This guy reminds me a lot of my younger brother, who is 26. He has Aspergers (and most likely depression), but my parents let him leave with them. If they did not, he’d be in this same situation. Something tells me this goes a lot deeper than lack of ambition.
@Johnny Five there’s programs designed for him to get him steered in the right direction- however after years of being pampered that would require a lot of reconfiguration to be able to even begin learning independency. He would essentially need to be prepped now to ensure a smooth transition. Parents have a lot to do with it tho. I work in the field of psychotherapy, so this phenomenon is actually more common than you might think
Live not leave
@@butskiiueepp1625 what are those programs called? I have a brother who could perhaps use this
@@butskiiueepp1625 I have a nephew with dependency issues, has been pampered and lied to his whole life by his parents came to live with my wife n me when he was 13, now 20, he was an angry boy, biting you if you didn't do what he wanted, well now he's just a 20 year old who makes no money and lives off of our backs, will those programs you referring to help him, keep in mind he is a special needs individual which nobody will help set him up n my hands are tied with this
Lack of ambition is a symptom.
He could get a standard unskilled labor job and triple his income easily. There may be something more going on with him.
The sad thing is thaf alot of people dont know this. From the moment you start school, the idea of going to college is beaten into you. Trade work and unskilled labor are looked down on in society, while many of these worker will earn more than someone with a degree. With college prices rising and school loans being given out to anyone, college is quickly losing it's value.
Well he did have one, but lost it from the pandemic.
@@justme87999 Im doing a trade job, and while it isn't what I want to do, it puts food on the table and makes me a decent living.
brad May I ask what you’re doing? I’m considering. Trade school but not sure what to do -
Yup. And that Unskilled labor job can turn into a Skilled Trade if he sticks with it for a year or two.
I wonder how this guy is doing. He sounded so down in the dumps... Hopefully life has been treating him well in the past 3 years and he managed to sort all of his problems.
At least he had the courage to seek help, I wish him the very best.
this one hurts to listen to. i feel like this could be me at 31 if i hadnt found the way when i did
Embraced your parents? Like followed in their footsteps?
This could have been me too. It hurt me hearing this. I ended up applying to be a teacher at 29, got my current full time teaching job at 31.
I'm 24 and I will be like this if something doesn't change, any advice
@@minicc26 I had a college degree and felt I had no skills. I also didn't want to do many different types of jobs I saw online and found them boring or similar to a dead end job. To succeed, you have to take a leap of faith and do something you think will be tolerable in an area you'll enjoy. I like my job now as a teacher and it pays the bills. I can also save money, take trips, plan for retirement on my salary.
@@anubistiger currently I'm at a dead end job, maybe that's what I need to take, a leap of faith..
I feel so bad for him. I hope he gets things turned around. He just needs to believe in himself.
Dave, you approached this scenario SO SO well. Thanks for helping people one life at a time.
I'm glad Dave saw an opportunity to help this guy. He sounds like he is in need of guidance. If I were him I would look into door dashing or anything to get some motivation to make money.
@Johnny Five 😬 thats harsh. He must have half a brain on him to get a degree. Maybe there is some potential there although it is buried. I think its a case of haveing the wrong friends around him that has normalised being broke. When you have friends that make money, as a guy it makes you want to be on their level of income and you will try harder.
I’m 31 and make 11k a year. I’m on disability due to medical conditions I was born with. It really sucks that I know ill never be able to afford to live a life of being financially stable.
Theres always a way to make money. Don’t let disability fool you
Have you thought about doing a youtube channel? Talk about your disability and other things you like. All you need is a smart phone.
@@dianecelento4974 it’s crossed my Mind but i don’t think there’s enough content to be made for a channel
@@cyb3rgyk Another option is to start a blog on a subject of interest to you and add a few ads.
Don't let a disability stop you! My mom is legally blind but she still makes money with little side jobs
I am 26 and was in his shoes at 23. This man is suffering from anxiety and depression like I was. I got lucky that I graduated with my Engineering degree and landed my job on my first interview but someone needs to tell this guy that there is a way out or else he will continue to dig the hole that he is in.
His writing degree is still useful for administration based jobs that require writing. With some technical skills he could easily find an administration job.
bruh u cnt een compare 23 is still young af this man is i his 30s and clearly has alot going on
@@jazzywrld9807people make career changes when they are 40+ lol, so it’s def possible. I hope he’s doing better
Someone isn’t paying him. How is he working that much and making so little!? He needs a lawyer.
just get a better job?
@@mikkihintikka7273 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
He can’t afford a lawyer.
@@phoenix5054 he doesnt need one...
what is illegal there
He should try Uber Eats or door dash, I’m making 1500-1800 a week in Uber Eats in Tampa, FL 40-50 hrs a week with a cheap car. He would make a killing in Orlando!
Awesome! I'm thinking about doing the same
Is this before fuel and car wear and tear?
@@chrisb3189 no, doubt it. The car expenses are definitely not included
@Good Bye Everyone pays taxes, I don’t get why people always say taxes like you’re gonna be dead broke after tax. The tax is the same rate as for someone who’s working a job on a w-2. Self-employments gigs just pay better and give complete freedom.
@@chrisb3189 Your car goes through wear and tear regardless if you do delivery gigs or not, it’s up to the driver to maintain the vehicle.
That man can go to truck driving school, get a truck driving job, and have those debts paid off in a year.
Facts
If you're young, fit, and have the eyesight this is a good idea. Sleep in the truck so you save on rent.
Not in the long term. There are self-driving trucks in Arizona. Those jobs are not going to be around for much longer.
@@BlowitAllUp that's not realistic for another 10 to 20 years. It's a big money hedge fund and silicon valley project. It currently is a threat meant to scare your friendly neighborhood truck driver.
@@DL-1 You just admitted it's not a good choice for the long term. 10 years will fly by real quick and there's way to much profit and money to be saved by not hiring truck drivers.
The courage the gentleman had to come forward and seek help really is inspiring. I hope he can get what he wants in life and be happy.
I hear hopelessness, I hear a cry for help, sadness and depression. It breaks my heart to hear this...because I was there before.
I’m really glad that Eric called in. He knows he has a financial problem and he sought advice from Dave before making a possible mistake filing for bankruptcy. It was rough to hear his story. I’m sure the pandemic knocked him further down mentally and financially. The pandemic has been difficult for so many people. I really hope that he’s able to turn things around by applying Dave’s advice and Financial Peace University. He also needs a hug and then he can get to work finding some other sources of income. I want to know why he had to go to the ER so often. I hope he’s on the right track now.
He’s defeated but I believe he can turn it around.
Easier said than done
@Cameron change ur environment
Me too.
All of a sudden my life isn’t bad after hearing this.
Other people's problems really puts yours in perspective.
This proves a college degree means nothing without confidence, the right knowledge to use the degree, skills that are in demand, and maybe experience.
Having a plan and desire to succeed is important factors in success. Going aimlessly to college with no real motivation does not help.
You need a good college degree + networking= opportunities= jobs
I should stop beating myself up about not having a college degree, as I got really depressed seeing people more qualified than myself doing things I wanted to do.
Facts..Etc
This is not just a career crisis. There is a deeper issues here and until he gets that sorted out, the "making more an hour" solution won't help much.
Im guessing crystal.
Yeh i agree. Something is not right emotionally.
He's right, delivering pizzas as a SECOND job is a great move. I did it back in my 20s and was making a very nice income in Florida at the time, while I was figuring out what I wanted to do.
I delivered pizzas when i was like 18-19 and made 120 bucks a night plus 8hr shifts. Its not a bad gig. If you had a 2nd job thatd be some good money, fr
It hurt to listen, someone failed him. I respect him so much for calling in! Hopefully his future is bright.
his parents. some people just fk for the sake of it and make children not knowing their role on this planet. i had the same kind of arse hole parents. my mother was sick for her entire life, unwilling to get better and work a job and my father blew all of his money in pubs and with women. Now I am 51, I work as engineer and my income is below the median. No connections, no luck.
@@globalmuffin2 Same with mine. Too busy wallowing in their own drama, misery, & victimhood to f'n raise their kids. Then you grow up, middle aged yourself before you can look back & see crystal clear how monumentally f'd it all was. My saving grace is I'm childfree & single, so I have the time & space to set things right.
Dave seems so sympathic😊
God bless you for being to gentle with your delivery and for being so helpful instead of being judgmental!
I would be on Uber so fast if that was an option!
Real rap man. My heart aches for this man.
Yessir. I make $66,000+ a year as a self employed courier.
You need a “newer” car for Uber. Maybe Uber eats or door dash though
His 2004 car isn’t going to meet the requirements for Uber, but it’s possible he could do food delivery.
Most online apps such as Uber Lyft require you to have a car that's 10 years or newer. This car is as old as mine and they won't let me sign up.
I think this guy never had any guidance from his family or friends. He seems so lost.
He would have had the media, school and college telling him to follow his dream and he probably thought he was going to be a writer.
or he was stubborn and didn't listen to anyone who tried to help.
Yeah seems like it. I kinda went through this in high school but dude is in the gutter emotionally. He needs therapy or something. It seems really bad on him
Proud of this dude for asking for help!
Stevens Transport, Swift Transportation and Werner Enterprises will take him on as a truck driver. All he has to do is contact them and they will greyhound bus him to their truck school/facility, give him 1-3 weeks of hotel room stay, 2 meals a day and a CDL after 3 weeks and being on a training truck. I know for certain these companies hire from central Florida. Drive for them 6-12 months and you will owe them nothing.... because they will take payment from your check. After a year, go somewhere else and make $1200 a week.
He cant be much less competent than the other swift drivers
Needs to keep a job for multiple years
This poor man has had fear and doubt beaten into him so hard he literally is submitting to asking even a question. This is so wrong. Hey may not have ambition and personal accountability is key but it sounds like that wasn't fully his doing either. Props to him actually calling in and hopefully he finds some well needed courage.
This call almost made me cry! This young man has so much potential and has a great life ahead of him with the right support! I hope he's doing better now
31, just left college, and lost his busboy job. He needs a bigger shovel and start applying to use that college degree. Something else happened to that guy that we just don't know about.
He also got a degree in creative writing. I’m not exactly sure what he plans on doing with that degree but job prospects aren’t very high for it. It is possible to get a job though, but like he said it’s hard getting your foot in the door. He mentioned not living with his parents as well, so I hope he has a good relationship with them. I really hope and pray that this guy will be able to achieve his goals and get the career he wants.
He could teach online. He'd make more money doing that per hour than he does now.
He could do plenty of entry level office jobs that require writing. He may have some mental health issues like depression or anxiety, sometimes you just stop caring and life begins to feel meaningless.
busyboy is a high school student part time job, NOT a college graduate, supposedly
The college degree in creative writing is probably not gonna be too much of a use. Maybe he needs some hard core skills that would land him a job without having to spend 3 years writing free blogs and free articles to build a portfolio
I'm 31 and this didn't make me feel so bad living off of a teacher's salary. I guess I need to realize I have a lot of good in my life.
This hurts me to hear this man's mental health issues. You can hear it through the phone in his voice and I know how it feels and what it sounds like. I hope he finds the right help ASAP and gets onto a better path. Wish nothing but love for this guy.
My prayers go out to you, brother. I know times are tough and it seems like you’re stuck but you have a whole community here behind you and ready to give any advice you need. Keep your head and prayers up but NEVER give up!
And I liked how his voice perked up and straightened up when Dave called him "sir". We are rooting for you, young man.
“What’s wrong!?” He sounded so genuine when he asked that 💔. This is just terrible. Not having no life with direction will really mess you up. Sheesshhh!
My heart melted out when I hear the suffering into his voice.
I’m proud of this comment section and I’m praying for this young man 🙏 😊
I can really relate to this guy when it comes to income and debt. I feel so bad for him, and I'm older than he is. Best wishes to those in this situation.
Bless his soul. He's trying and I know it's hard to see a way. Been there and poverty adversely affects the mind greatly. 🙏💜
This was actually so sad to hear I hope things get better for him
Also I delivery pizzas right now and make a great deal of money for my age would recommend 😂
Let's pray for this guy! We don't know what he's going through
Very cool to see Dave get him a private personal conversation with Ken. I can definitely relate to the guy, I’m nearly 30, in debt and have a career crisis as well, so this one hit close to home.
Not gon lie. In 2019, this was me. At the end of the year, I was sick of it. Said that was the last year I was ever going to be undisciplined and financially broke. It can happen. 5 years later, and this is going to be the first 7 figure year I’ve ever had (God willing, but even if not, that’s ok! These last few years I hit my first consecutive six figure years! Shxt is really crazy yo!) let alone the first person to do it in generations within my family tree. This shxt is hard fxckin work and not no cake walk at all. It takes a different focus. But I was working just as hard in 2019 doing the wrong shxt. It starts with YOU! I’m grateful. Sending prayers and affirmations for everyone out there to go and make shxt happen. Everything always works out and anything is possible. Much love 🙏🏼
This made me tear up bro. Proud of you and hoping I can make it out just like you
@@thebestking4615 mannn this reply made me tear up cuz I know what that feels like 😭🙏🏼 both hoping to make it out, and crying to other peoples comments 😭😭😭 you WILL make it out! It’s really just a lot of small changes and commitments bro bro! Swear. There is sooooo much money out here it’s crazy. Whether 9-5, 5-9 or online business wise. #1 thing I suggest looking up RIGHT NOW is affiliate marketing through TikTok Shops affiliate program!! Mannnn people are making life changing income, and even if it doesn’t last, the skill of affiliate marketing will. It’s a SKILL. One you can learn and it will never go away because there is always going to be a product or a service, and people will always pay you a fair commission to promote it for them 🔥🔥🔥 you got this shxt! Lets FXCKIN Graduate That Bag! 🎓💰
Its easy to sit and post comments for the guy. I feel for the man. Someone or something really let this guy down in life. He has lost hope and confidence. I hope you get back up Sir and may god bless you.
I agree, I pray that he prospers
Calling Dave is a step and action showing he wants to change the situation. You already took a first huge step. Congratulations
Hang in there Eric keep your head up. Once you start making more money try and still live cheap the money will go alot further that way. Best of luck to you.
God bless you both. I felt bad for the caller, I hope he get's his Life straightened out. I know what it's like to be in his position - having NOTHING. There's light at the end of the tunnel. So glad I didn't give up. I wish him, and anyone going through struggle nothing but the best.
I’m glad Dave was kind. These retail companies promise you full time to fill the slot but never give it. They also juggle the schedule so you can’t work more jobs. AND some people have mental issues, so a lot of people in this poverty lock.
Yeah, the juggling of working hours is cruel. it shouldn't be allowed, imo.
I’m going through this right now. My part time job wasn’t giving me enough hours so I had to get a second one. My manager was so mad and complained to everyone that she couldn’t believe I had gotten another job. Its cruel to expect me to live on $500 a month.
@@threadhoney9445 they don’t care. Especially if they get bonuses. It’s terrible. Some people working in your grocery store can’t afford food.
@@LifeIsButADreamDream and THIS is the grocery store business model. It used to be a living wage with benis. I wish guys like Dave knew about this. The caller sounds like the perfect personality these people take advantage of. Nice person, hard worker,, but too depressed and beat down to make a move.
@@LifeIsButADreamDream you’re a hard worker! I hope the best for you and that you get a break . It’s the reason my adult son still lives with me.
Thank you guys, for being so kind.
Awww, the help given at the end warmed my heart. ❤ I'm just hear to add voice that I'd love to hear updates from these people, see how it all turns out.
Dave is a class act . I would love to work with, for, or just around him in general. Great guy