r/povertyfinance • u/k1ranell • 1d ago

Saved my first $5k at 26 pls clap 🥹 Success/Cheers

I also have some $820 in acorns and <$1500 in a rollover IRA I have yet to move to a ROTH but putting it off for tax/wuss reasons. However, I have $772 in CC debt. But a win is a win, I can pay it off with time 😁

Gonna try to save $10k next year

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u/Alone_Seaweed_9768 1d ago

Girl, scrap that cosmotology degree and go for radiology or sonography. It’s just not worth it.

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u/Reallydntgivafuk 1d ago

Has to be said.............................no health insurance or retirement. Low pay. To me it sounds like you're more then smart enough for pretty much anything. One day I asked the Costco pharmacy tech what he was making...............$30+ an hour , trained on the job, good health insurance, and no Sundays.

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u/Spagh3ttiTime 1d ago

Underrated comment. Also amazing options provided. The flexibility that comes with imaging techs plus the benefits and ability to find a job in multiple areas you may consider moving to is a huge plus.

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u/LukeingUp 1d ago

Been grinding away working overnights at the hospital the past 5 years, just signed for a new job right before Christmas for 90k a year. Please OP, at least consider rad tech or sonography. Best decision I've made ever was becoming a CT tech.

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u/dalina93 1d ago

Yes, radiology or sonography or even a lab tech is way more worth it

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u/Necessary-Depth9158 1d ago

Even phlebotomy can get you a foot into the medical field. You can move up from the inside. Unless you're going to be a salon manager or owner, it's a J.O.B. -Just Over Broke.

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u/Ninjroid 1d ago

Yeah it’s unfortunate, but the math just can’t add up. I wonder the same thing with barbers. Like how is it possible?

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u/caffeineTX 1d ago

They can make incredible money depending on the services they provide and their clientele. Also depends on if they are solo, renting a chair, or working under someone.

The average haircut and beard trim for a man around Austin at a non budget shop is $50-75, assume you can handle 2-3 clients an hour with a steady schedule that's solid money.

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u/mikakikamagika 1d ago

yes! my brother is doing sonography instead of college.

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u/Alone_Seaweed_9768 1d ago

Sister? Is that you?