If you have been struggling with debt for any amount of time, I’m sure you have read how “easy” it is to get out of debt by budgeting and cutting your spending. If you control your spending, all your debt problems will be fixed right? Maybe yes, maybe no.
If you have created your budget and eliminated your wants, you may find there is not enough money at the end of the month for your needs. If this is the case, it may be time to shift your focus from cutting to creating more income.
I define a dead end job as one that does not allow for any more advancement or future increased income. If you have climbed up the ladder as high as you can go but your income is still not enough to live off of – you might be in a dead end job.
If you are in your dream job and are challenged on a daily basis, I want to congratulate you!If you are struggling with a lack of income, I would suggest a couple of options for you.
For some reason, as we get older, we stop allowing ourselves to hope and dream as we did when we were children. “Reality” sets in and we are bound to live the life we find ourselves stuck in.
While other things outside of your control may make it more difficult for you to increase your income or be successful, you are by far your biggest detractor. Take this graphic for example: