Firefighter Works Three Jobs to Support His Family | A Hidden America with Diane Sawyer PART 1/4

Chris Smith works as a firefighter and as a paramedic in two different towns in Pennsylvania to support his wife and their children.
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[@DanielJones117]

He works REAL ass jobs and doesn't get squat, that's crazy

[@darknightcorexd7227]

he would get money if he was full time,15 hours a week is nothing.

[@theuscivicsnerd7070]

@@darknightcorexd7227 A lot of EMT's/ Paramedics start at $9 or $11 an hour in some areas and work very long shifts. Kind of wondering where the several K on an ambulance bill goes. Its an outrageous amount, but I would be happier of the EMTs were paid a living wage.

[@theuscivicsnerd7070]

@@darknightcorexd7227 This isn't 15 hours a week. That is 15 hours in 1 day plus the other jobs. This dude is definitely doing more than 40 hours a week on all his jobs and it still doesn't make a dent.

[@DrKniz]

15 hr days. Not a week

[@MrBrostorm]

DarkNightcore Xd 15 hours a day he works on that job he works 2 continuous days come home for a couple hours on the 3rd day then does it all over again

[@AA-bs3iy]

A college degree doesn't automatically mean you'll be successful... Colleges say that because they want your money

[@EskimoJoe492]

Same goes for trade schools.

[@tatialo37]

A A si true!!!!

[@trevorallen3212]

College degrees only certified at a particular jobs

[@erikmunoz4051]

Work smart not hard don't get student loans that take years to pay off

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Just steer clear of auto mechanics for trade schools. No money in it, period. Horrible work conditions

[@Thirteen37]

That girl wrote 300,000 for the middle class Income Lol

[@saulgoodman2438]

Hi Lo her parents are wealthy she knows nothing about money

[@auntmelisa8689]

Cairo M not all of us🤷‍♀️

[@brittanyb5942]

She was delusional 😑

[@thenarder]

just look at her jacket you can tell

[@Julie-jh3lm]

Yes, delusional. Someone is still paying her living expenses.

[@jgroenveld1268]

I grew up with my Dad who worked long hours - he would leave the house before I woke up and would get home after my bedtime. I only saw him during the weekends or if I stayed up a little longer - he would stand in the doorway of my bedroom and whisper good night. One birthday, I was in bed and he came home late, he came into my room and whispered the words to Happy Birthday and cried. When people think of poverty, they think of lack of food, unable to pay bills but for me, most importantly what I lacked was the time with my Dad. I would rather skip a meal or two so I can have more time with my Dad.

[@newyorkapple118]

J Groenveld, 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@saltwatertaffy7020]

Family time a fast dwindling resource.

[@milanimorales2645]

😭😭😭 I'm crying real tears

[@milanimorales2645]

💔 Im so sorry that you had to go through that

[@prisoneroftech2237]

J Groenveld Wow. As a father to a 3 year old what you said almost made cry.

[@Pendragon981]

Not one but two high stress jobs AND a family to support? Man, I can't even take care of myself..

[@ecclairmayo4153]

That's how I feel. I must be doing something wrong if I have no kids or husband and still "feel" squeezed. I look at people like this and just count my blessings because this man really does have stress.

[@videogameerrors5943]

He brought it all upon himself he didn’t have to get married and have 2 kids he’s responsible for them.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

@@videogameerrors5943 - Unfortunately, it is true that when a man takes on a wife and kids he is responsible for them. He wanted to start a family.

[@ishmaeldarjean2757]

All choices he made without anyone forcing him.

[@Duran762]

@@ecclairmayo4153 For him he has a reason to live and keep working. He has a beautiful kid and wife. People like us got nothing to live for.

[@Clamjammer]

This is why people sell drugs. Normals jobs are not enough. It’s sad

[@VanquishMediaDE]

That is never an excuse.

[@cdjthg9516]

They’re contributing to this. Imagine how many people they have made become addicts. Those addicts could’ve been someone else but since everyone wants money. It’s a waste really.

[@xsweetheart293]

@@VanquishMediaDE You right. It's not an excuse that's why people do what people gotta do to make a living.

[@jeremyladue4702]

Vanquish Media why not? Pharmaceutical companies sell drugs and make big $$$

[@combustionpropulsion4883]

@@jeremyladue4702 they do it legally, they are regulated and and have to go through rigorous testing before being released to the public, as with selling them on the street they aren't checked and could be toxic.

[@ayyotube5224]

People think I am selfish for not wanting to have children but when I see the situation in this world I think I made the best decision.

[@invaderzim1265]

So true and as for me, I BITTERLY AGREE. But I'll keep the hope alive until maybe I'm 50 years old.

[@jcherrax]

Same i want a family but the situation today just looks very difficult so im waiting to see where this is going until then just work hard pay off mortgage and then a business

[@j.a.b.productions762]

Ayyo Tube no you just made your life meaningless, reproducing is life’s purpose. Ever notice it’s the only thing that all living creatures have in common

[@jcherrax]

@@j.a.b.productions762 some ppl are happy with no kids not everyone wants to have there kids

[@invaderzim1265]

Lady, I do NOT blame you because i, too, am thinking if I should have children in my life as well. It's VERY possible i may not have any children. It's INDEED A TOUGH DECISION and BITTERING. 💔 If this keeps up, I'm not going to...... the truth HURTS....💔💔💔💔

[@sellingwatchdogs660]

God bless that firefighter.

[@landonwillingham8671]

Kevin gates works 6

[@petermcnany5530]

STFU G** DOESN'T FUCKING EXIST SO STFU AND KEEP YOUR FUCKING FAIRYTALES TO YOUR FUCKING SELF

[@spoiledmilk7151]

AlchemistNZ Soapmaker I’m a vegan

[@brettboudreaux2005]

Peter Mcnany 😡🖕🖕

[@deeloc1993]

If god existed and could help, the guy wouldn't have to work 3 jobs

[@ricardogonzalez8509]

I feel like you learn more on KZbin then going to college

[@BrandonYRG.]

Ricardo Gonzalez cause u do. Kinda

[@antmagor]

Ricardo Gonzalez I wouldn’t go that far, too many conspiracy theorists claiming apple seeds cure cancer and big Pharma has killed off all the scientists who can prove it.

[@emekaamerican863]

Facts lol

[@onetwo3549]

It is better to have a skill than a college degree. Some degrees are a waste of time. A lot of employers now asking for master degrees. Bachelors degree is like a high school diploma to many employers.

[@hedga001]

Ricardo Gonzalez You sir, get a Walmart smiley! 🙂

[@hannaesm4600]

People act like it’s so easy. “Just get a job!” “Be a hard worker and go to college!” Not realizing that sometimes those things are not enough.

[@Fearless-ex4iv]

hanna rodriguez self education is always the answer

[@Natty10272]

College could be somewhat worth it, if it wasn't so damn expensive!

[@cheesepuffs5226]

Well then your screwed

[@johnnyjameson3641]

You know what's easy? Saying "Doc, can I have some birth control pills"

[@johnnyjameson3641]

@@littleredridinghood6346 It's very easy to ask your doctor for birth controls pills, though.

[@robiibijou]

Yea, get a college degree so you can be in debt for the rest of your life making ur situation even worse

[@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295]

Yep. That's the truth, not the any degree is a good degree lie the baby boomers told us (who also paid a third of what we did for college in inflation adjusted dollars).

[@yeewhiz]

Not if you go to a cheap public school. Additionally you can go to a trade school and learn a good trade to work in. 4 year college should not be the only option anymore.

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

100th like

[@AmberU]

I cannot believe he cannot support a family on a fire fighters single full-time salary. Thats insane for a first responder.

[@terryhanks2314]

What state is he in I think they give good money out here in California

[@erickc829]

@@terryhanks2314 I think in Cali and New York they pay good other small states idk

[@barrystephens900]

Bahahahaha 35 years as a career firefighter, firefighters don’t make much, we all work 2 jobs. But I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world.

[@erickc829]

@@barrystephens900 wow really what state do u work at

[@barrystephens900]

@@erickc829 I work for a Metro Atlanta Dept

[@thatdawg2021]

im only 18 and this actually motivates me to save money to an extreme so that i wont struggle when i move out. sad to hear that shit from the fire fighter hes a damn hard worker

[@duancoviero9759]

+ Javier Valentin hell yeah, seeing that makes me sad. That schedule will eventually get the best of him and what time does he get to spend with his kids?

[@mosesyang4222]

Javier Valentin here's the secret...don't get married and don't have children, you'll have more money to spend on yourself

[@skr4207]

+Moses Yang Weddings cost a shit ton and they amount to nothing, if you are in love, you will stay together no matter what. But living alone is pointless.

[@mosesyang4222]

why not? I know plenty of people who are happy being alone and not having children and spending all their money and time by themselves. My friends aunt is 72 she was never married, never had a boyfriend/girlfriend and is perfectly happy, healthy and vibrant and content with her horses and her big farm.

[@buzman1985]

Javier Valentin I'm glad it actually motivates you instead of figuratively or metaphorically.

[@emilyrose5282]

Its so sad that such important jobs are so poorly paid. Firefighters and paramedics deserve to be paid enough. Who would want to be rescued by a firefighter or paramedic who is worked to death and running on little to no sleep?

[@frankgarrett9500]

GAWD BLESS 'MERCIA!

[@bertlee3470]

They make about 200k or more in la county. Look it up here. Transparentcalifornia.com They will retire with a huge pension for life

[@willn8664]

Bert Bert you have been sadly misinformed. Do more research.

[@hailstormk9417]

Don’t forget the police and military

[@thegreatdogzilla5855]

@@paavola2 i know cops could make alot of money i didnt think firefighter could make over 100k unless your the chief.

[@thereeltbell3289]

I bet people like him would be pissed off to know people have a more comfortable life posting videos on social media once a week...smh

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

He probably already knows

[@HBK970]

shit homie you're the one watching them and supporting their youtube entrapeunership

[@slatebeard]

To be honest, if he started incorporating social media into his work life , it might blow up and he can have another form of income again

[@Nyx_2142]

You don't make as much money as him and stay broke unless you fucked up and went into debt making dumb decisions. One of those dumb decisions being having kids while being "broke" and in debt. Live and spend within your means people, loans look nice because they are meant to hook you in and then make money off of you for a very long time and punish you for paying it off early.

[@killtrump_666]

Thats capitalism baby

[@vivianam7754]

This is what my high school history teacher called being an "economic slave"

[@starlite556]

That is the way the Illuminati has it set up. They do not want you to get ahead ever.

[@solidnem]

The only thing the wife says to him as soon as he walks in is, "Did you see the gas bill?" Lol.

[@dimitry1653]

Dawn Amera probably because of the children

[@everettsandoval5889]

If the wife does get a part time, That means someone else will be with the children. Not only does it mean not taking care of your own and being an extra expense, but more time away from seeing your children

[@sailorgotchi]

Deborah Malaba your internal misogyny is showing

[@deborahmalaba9557]

@@sailorgotchi in what sense is equity misogynistic? If she was working 3 jobs with barely little sleep and she comes home to "did you see x bill", I'd say the same thing. Stress and no sleep is a horrible combination, and even though it could be argued that taking care of the kids is just as much work, you could leave the kids somewhere for a few hours as they both work 2 jobs thus gaining more money, share the stress of not sleeping, etc. or better yet, one of them, if they are staying home could learn how to code or something in order have a better long term outcome. You misconstrued what I said as it had nothing to do with her gender

[@huynhpham4502]

Huynh Pham I’m pretty sure it wasn’t the first thing she said. They probably cut out a crap ton of conversation before she said that to make the video not too long

[@karl7235]

Great man. Im an EMT and I can’t imagine the kind of stress he is under working EMS and fire 24/7, 27 days a month. I get tired thinking about it. Ill be a firefighter soon, hope to be a hard worker like him

[@dasspr]

If you cant afford a house why buy one? Rent an apartment until you can. Or get a cheaper, smaller one. If you cant afford a $30,000 truck why get one? Get a cash car. If you have to work multiple job to support your family why do you keep having kids???? STOP HAVING KIDS! Everyone lives on credit, everyone keeps having kids! Just because society tells you to live a certain way doesn't mean you have to!!! It's common sense but who has common sense now a days?

[@Dawson2011H]

I would like to see more real news like this on main stream media.

[@fionacollie7627]

There would be a revolt like this nation has never seen. Can't put news like this on main stream media. It's too positive and unifying.

[@praggypopsqa4652]

It is truly impractical to have children. I vote no on having babies. It has nothing to do with getting a college education. It happens to people with college degrees, too, even in the IT business.

[@jonguyton1]

Real news? You mean the "Real news" that a man who buys a really nice house in a really nice neighborhood, has a wife with a college degree who does not work, is in his 30's but somehow still owes 75,000 in college loans, and drives really nice vehicles is having financial difficulties?

[@LifeOfMarice]

“Unemployment rates have dropped since the Trump administration” yeah cause people need three jobs in order to survive...

[@vellabella1]

Absolutely, it would look like unemployment has dropped because are taking lower paying jobs and needs 2 or 3 of them too equal 1 full time job. Horrible, makes you re- think about many things.

[@Dan-or8ld]

Roxanne .Samson yes exactly some people do get into debt and do work a lot but Trump is raising wages.

[@ShanayaG1]

@Erich Weiler how can you watch the video and still say something dumb like this?

[@ShanayaG1]

@@Dan-or8ld he has nothing to do with wages and he doesn't pay ppl that work for him a decent wage. Stop lying that man ain't thinking about you.

[@Dan-or8ld]

Maclin Fam oh whatever.

[@040119863842]

The American Dream is long dead.

[@mcrib112]

Paul M then why are there illegal immigrants sneaking in

[@bonniethebunny1766]

Not true. Not this guy obviously, but their are thousands and thousands of people that are lazy and just wanna bitch and moan and have a pity party while they collect welfare instead of grabbing life by the balls and figuring stuff out. Life isn't that hard. Motivation, patience, and common sense will get you ahead.

[@robmoir7524]

IF THE AMERICAN DREAM IS DEAD PAUL M IT IS BECAUSE OF THESE MINDLESS DEMONRATS THE DEMOCRATS

[@robmoir7524]

@@bonniethebunny1766 YEAH RIGHT THESE STUPID MINDLESS LIBERALS ARE JUST LIKE THAT THEY OUGHT TO WISE UP BUT PERHAPS FOR THEM IT MAY BE TOO LATE I BELIEVE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WILL DIE LOOK HOW THOSE PEOPLE ARE WHO S GOING TO WANT TO VOTE FOR THEM

[@TheTrainSideGraffiti-x5n]

Paul M truth

[@Athens8677]

The American Dream has become the American nightmare. #auditthefed

[@hmuphilly9129]

and if your different skin, you get the discrimi, and racist comments to you which hinders your american dream

[@lo2990]

@@hmuphilly9129 that's not true. Racism is on the decline. The majority of racist happenings in the US are rumors or just false

[@hmuphilly9129]

@@lo2990 bs its still active and on going

[@lo2990]

@@hmuphilly9129 prove it

[@hmuphilly9129]

Marcus just look up ethnic disparity..

[@BudgetMadam]

His wife could start a home based daycare for the other firefighter families or KZbin channel... there are ways to help out- poor guy, I’m sure his heath is suffering too

[@anunez3450]

Not everyone is fit to start a daycare business just like not everyone can be crime scene cleaners.

[@CaRrOtCaKe32200]

Too much liability. She can do something but day care is scary today. Anyone can say anything over a kid really having accident.

[@plasticpimps]

@@CaRrOtCaKe32200 #Yang2020

[@plasticpimps]

@Sarah R Yes way

[@kji794]

Budget Madam felt bad for the guy...of course we don’t know their day to day life, but a cooperative and equally hard working couple could make it more bearable.

[@MyUnconventional]

This is slavery in a different form.

[@MyAb111]

Exactly, at least we have the illusion of freedom, and aren't working at gun point while being tortured & humiliated, like my ancestors.

[@rubyscott6685]

İsmail Abi yes it is

[@FortisOne]

Your a idiot

[@dusemike123]

Yes it is the world is messed up no one should have to live like this.cant wait for the lord to come back I'm tired of this..

[@depressedpumpkin7290]

Slaves aren't productive. You have to make them think they're free.

[@MetRighteousTV]

American dream is a American nightmare with our shitty economy system. me and my family work full time, and barely make it

[@first4851]

C30 Nation orion2themax haha. I laugh at your poor ass while I make $800K-$1M a year. What do you make you peasant? $15k $40K a year? I make that in less than couple of weeks

[@cwcovington16]

first 48 All of the money in the world couldn't make you worth anything. You may have a nice house, fancy cars, but when you die you will turn into the same pile of rotting, disgusting, worm infested flesh that everyone else does.

[@erikbaran7197]

What cell phone do you have, and how often do you replace it? What kind of vehicle do you drive, and do you really need it? I'm willing to bet you bleed money on bulls*it stuff. Cigarettes? Alcohol? Firearms? What's your phone plan? What kind of cable/satellite do you have? Ten-to-one you waste thousands a year, like most Americans.

[@americannotamericant1773]

C30 Nation my mom made 26k and was able to buy a home and still made it. That was in 2018.

[@littlecarrey9887]

American Not American't Buying a house with only 26k means she's either in a trailer court, or some tiny bungalow in a ganged up neighborhood. The last time banks gave away houses to people that make only 26k a year caused the 2007 crash.

[@ThatDamnPandaKai]

Firefighter-Paramedic with a college degree here. I feel the guy's pain. I'm lucky enough that I only have myself to support so I can get away with 1 job, but unless I got married to a career person, there's no way I'd be able to have a family.

[@zoluz9165]

Sarah R heh

[@Shmyrk]

I thought firefighters make 60-70k?

[@itspricila]

My parents work three jobs and i work too. Something needs to change

[@MsEliteForever]

wow and you too.

[@lifeisamatrix5960]

1d af kermit I agree buddy. it's getting ridiculous. see my comments above in main comment area.

[@westxdirt]

1d af kermit I bet all of those jobs your parents have involve them working for someone else. Here is some advice start or own your own business, invest the money wisely, start young, don't spend more than you make and have good credit. if your you read this and think "well that sounds great and all but (insert excuses here)" then enjoy being poor and working 3 jobs till you die.

[@heythere221507]

Yeah, you need to know that you gotta study extremely hard and go to a good college to be able to get a good job. Being lazy and chilling with your homies and relaxing won't do you any good. That's what needs to change. You! Please don't take this wrong, I'm just sayin

[@americanpatriot9498]

aO a Then you get stuck paying student loans for 30 years not everyone can get scholarships that's the reality of the world man!

[@amordelbueno7800]

My respect towards him HARD WORKER

[@rushrush1209]

It's disgusting that a firefighter, one of the most respected and important jobs in the world, has to work 3 jobs to keep his family afloat.

[@yvonnewallace7567]

Tracy wasn’t exactly giving her son and his friend a fair assessment about their finances. Did she forget her husband still has a job.

[@donnadanielsen9411]

Yvonne Wallace exactly, she was lying threw her teeth

[@laurenn1377]

Maybe her husband pays for other things and she pays for those certain things? He could be paying health care for the children and then there's car insurance and home insurance gas, electricity, water etc that she didn't mention in there? Idk just my thoughts

[@brettb.7425]

I feel really bad about this. My wife is a pharmacist and I own my own business. We do well for ourselves but also try to help others. We tell graduating seniors in our town (who are on the fence about college) that we will purchase the books for their first college semester if they dedicate themselves the best they can. We expect nothing in return and deserve no recognition for this. I just lived on the streets as a kid and don’t want others to do so as well. We also put our faith in the Lord and he hears us I truly believe!

[@clownwrld7]

just use chegg.com buying college text books is a huge waste of money just rent them at chegg! :D

[@levifox6756]

Brett B. You are amazing and don’t let anyone tell you different

[@cherylT321]

Brett B. That’s really kind of you!

[@manuelgonzalez3644]

Thank you for doing that. The world appreciates what you do.

[@azaleafox82]

God bless you guys!

[@SD619NINI]

God Bless you! My husband passed away in January 2019 and I'm left behind with three kids. Two in college and one in high school. I already work full-time but I had to get another job. I have 3 jobs, work everyday and barely get by. It's easy for others to criticise and judge!

[@ecclairmayo4153]

You are a great mother! My dad passed away while I was in college and I know my mothers immediate struggle. It was almost as if we didnt have time to grieve for all of this working, struggling and scraping to get by immediately. This new normal was very hard to get used to but eventually we found our rhythm. I will keep you in my prayers tonight, do know that it does get better!

[@SD619NINI]

@@ecclairmayo4153 Thank you! I'm sooo sorry for your loss! Hope one day my kids and I will find our new norm.

[@nihilisticbarbie]

You're a hard worker Cindy, bless you. Hope things can get easier for you in the future and your kids will appreciate your sacrifice

[@josephsewell3006]

Firefighter, paramedic, police, and military. All these jobs take years of training and training consistently to always stay proficient. These jobs work sometimes 90+ hours a week! And yet many of the people are paid below poverty level. As a matter of fact around 70% of all firemen are volunteers, meaning they are not paid at all.

[@moegerms]

They're actually not paid below poverty, I don't know why you made this up. I don't feel sorry for this guy at all. Don't have kids. Don't marry a woman with 75K in student debt who doesn't have a job. Don't buy a home with a 30 mortgage.

[@joshualaughlin2385]

ok, the f are you talking about 90 hours a week??? Firefighter and paramedic schedule are usually 12-24 hour shift and then you get 2 days off and do another shift. A, B, and C squad or platoon. They were stupid with their money period.

[@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295]

@@moegerms I am working two jobs and testing in 3 states for a paid firefighter job, and I don't want kids I'll be OK (once I get it). My advice to all don't become an assistant golf course superintendent you will work 7 days a week for 37K a year salary and benefits in debt from college, the golf industry is dying too, it had a boom in the late 90s but that is long gone now.

[@teddykiefer6432]

Why would they volunteer if the ones on payroll are claiming to be unfairly compensated?

[@teddykiefer6432]

Stregone Firefighter Is there an unpaid firefighter job? What's the requirements for that?

[@BigCatchGaming]

If a couple is having to work 6 jobs combined to get by, they are doing life wrong.

[@MegaPills1]

BeepBoppingCherries I'm just starting as a firefighter. I know I'm going to struggle, but firefighting is more than a career. I wouldn't quit this job for the world.

[@northernjet4383]

MegaPills1 How much do you make? If you don't mind me asking.

[@jordans1917]

+MegaPills1 dude a firefighter in Florida can make 40k plus starting, and my rent is 1k a month can pay all bills with a couple hundred left over, and if I get this ocean safety job I can make 60-70k... Wish you the best brother

[@forgottenzen4067]

They chose to live in that neighborhood to be honest he could get a 2 room apartment my step father is a construction worker and makes 30 an hour he’s also an immigrant and we still live in a trailer park which started wit 2 rooms one bath he made it a 3 room and 2 baths the neighborhood may not be the best but we live comfortably shopping whenever and eating out whenever

[@andrewgtb]

Pay firefighters more money, or see what it's like if they go on strike ;) Maybe you'll pay them better then!

[@erikbaran7197]

Where do you think that money comes from? Taxpayers, Zippy. The same people in this video who claim to not being able to make it. We need to tax the upper 10% more, as they are the ones taking home most of the money, owning most of the wealth and they are the ones making the rules and have the power to change rules to benefit themselves. Like Trump and the repugnantcans cutting taxes for the wealthy while screwing the rest of us.

[@estevangiraldo1092]

That’s actually illegal

[@jordanmanuelito9541]

If you're going into firefighting or EMS for the pay, then get out. You won't find it. Just because you go into emergency services don't expect handouts for the job.

[@hvfd354]

We do not do it for the money but that is a stupid comment. Alot of us FFs only are making 8.00-9.50 an hour, less than 30,000 a year. Thats piss money dude. We deserve a livable pay at-least. Its sad whenever best-buy workers and grocery store workers make more then us whenever our job is extremely stressful and rough. Without people loving the job you have no Emergency Service workers because most people do not want to do what we do for such shit pay, let alone the job at all no matter the pay. A college degree doesn't make someone better then us, that's just a different career path, our job is just as important as anyone else. We deserve a pay that we can at-least somewhat support a family without having to work 2 ful-time jobs and a part-time job. I love my job and do not expect to get tons of money from it. No one is asking for hand-outs, I earn my damn pay. We just want a livable wage, that isn't much too ask for. You take Emergency Service for granted just like the politicians.

[@frankyflowers]

Erik Baran there are lots of people that are waiting for a spot if they quit.

[@MrKevinwbell]

Please, do not feed your son Colton any more McDonalds. Geez.

[@alexpoulin3878]

Kevin B complaining about money and kids fat as fuck lol

[@ericktorres9791]

Alex Poulin Bitch so fat he even ate the money

[@Sapiophile-tv6rw]

Livesav4 She claims they only go once a month so it's at home junk.

[@Sapiophile-tv6rw]

〘ΞRICK〙 Don't talk about the kid like that. Unnecessary.

[@seanboswell48]

Actually it's not how much he eats. It's how active he is and the quality of the food. He could be eating only 3 small meals a day. It's sad because they clearly eat very cheap unhealthy food. :(

[@bobbykhan3256]

Respect to that firefighter working 3 jobs to provide a good life to his family. That's what I call a real man. Hope his kids appreciate it when there older.

[@torinjones3221]

LMAO they're probably not even his kids. He getting played by his wife.

[@williamelkins5034]

I feel like his wife should get a part time job as well

[@stockyjohn]

Anyone who puts his life on the line for others like that firefighter deserves better than that. And damn it, he's right. He should be able to spend more time with his kids. That's what this life is about and he's seeing it slowly fading away. It's extremely sad how things have turned out in this country.

[@2112poopie]

Lol.. You don't need to go to college. Go to a trade school. Trades make you money. Colleges lose money.

[@M.ark.G]

Lance Anderson that's why it take patience and lots of practice

[@andresalmazan7901]

Tx Bombero I'm trying to get my license to be a plane mechanic which pays around 30 an hour if you work for an airline

[@chargermaster8740]

Andres Almazan I been a tralier mechanic for the past 44 years and am getting by fine my pay is excellent and dont spend much but spend wisely i dont know why are people having children when you cant support yourself all the way.

[@e.vasquez9946]

COLLEGE DEGREES ARE WORTHLESS...I have three and I can't pay the damn bills...

[@ThePrimo323]

Any debt..

[@kevin1seven923]

Seriously? What are they for? U better not say psychology or some bullshit degree

[@denalistar5256]

@@kevin1seven923 Probably Art History!

[@dsrtrcr77]

Please list the three subjects so we can have a better understanding of their actually relativity to employment.

[@user-xc4vi5py5p]

I disagree, I have three college degrees (two undergrad, 1 MBA) and I make pretty good money... but yeah if I hear some whack ass shit like liberal arts studies or theology I’d say you probably deserve it then for not thinking that through

[@Jake.Gentry]

Don’t get married so early in life, there is plenty of time for marriage and children later if done right. He put himself in the situation that he’s in not realizing that economies and salaries change over time. I’m 29 and I have no intention of marriage or children until I can get my degrees and get set in a good place with good pay

[@rolandmerovee8741]

Churches should teach us sort of t hings

[@kevinsmith6oh6]

If you gotta work 3 jobs to survive... Or even 2 jobs... Maybe look into moving... Moving away isn't easy but the cost of living in certain areas is ridiculously high.. I live in Kentucky with a nice house and my house payment is only 350..

[@kevinsmith6oh6]

***** exactly! Its also about needs and wants.

[@Anikraze]

and then all the locals begin complaining "where are all these blacks and latinos coming from? go back home!"

[@alexandermakrianis]

Moving depends on how much you really want to live in a particular place. There are a lot of factors that go into a decision like that, being away from family, not knowing anyone, not liking the area, ect. There are certain places that I'm not willing to move to even if I was offered a six figure salary and given the most awesome job I could have.

[@XDivineintervensioNX]

Anikraze exactly...

[@perspective7204]

KELVIN SMINGUS That doesnt solve the problem. When more people move to your town to escspe high prices, your town's prices will rise. It's a full on circle.

[@davidjohnston5033]

My father worked 2 jobs since I could remember. Mom stayed home and took care of us. When I graduated, I worked at his company for 1 year then became a tradesman getting a 3 year education and great pay. Dad was always proud of “his boy”. College is way overrated, unless your family can afford it. I consider myself a middle class American. The trades are begging for good people that don’t mind eating a little dirt for fantastic wage with super benefits. I will retire in 4 years at the age of 60. With no worries. Listen young people, someone sold you a bag of lies when it comes to education, work and life. Get out and work with your hands and help rebuild your country!

[@stormtroopergamer5024]

David Johnston My family is some what in the middle class and low class because my mom works 2 jobs as a nurse and she still does not get paid enough and my dad works for a fuel truck company and that’s not enough either.

[@80beanz]

@@stormtroopergamer5024 what kind of fuel.....I drive a class a fuel tanker in the northeast and make $31 an hour plus differential....I'm pretty lucky, I work a 5 day work week and still pull in about 110 grand a year

[@Natty10272]

I go to community college for business marketing. I don’t think a trade was the right thing for me. My business teacher in high school told me I was pretty good in marketing and that’s what I decided to do. Community college for two years then I’m transferring to a bigger university to get my bachelors. Plus I get benefits in one month so it’s a great job I have to help pay my fees

[@stormtroopergamer5024]

Mark Lyon he deliveres heating oil to houses and delivers fuel to genrators at construction sites and tanks at golf course’s and he is not paid well . And I live near Cleveland.

[@alexbob5209]

@@Natty10272 what's your community school cost per semester?

[@Didyouknowthat999]

damn!! fuck that I'm staying in Sweden.

[@skr4207]

I'd rather be a bum in America than live in Sweden, Sweden is just a mess right now. Homeless get paid more in America than the middleclass do... so it's a choice mate, you can get like 100-200$ per day begging, just rent some motel room, and that's it.

[@Didyouknowthat999]

Kaspars Matusevics bullshit. Where in America do you get 200 per day by begging? And how is Sweden a mess? Fuck your system, our system works and are better for people then yours.

[@TheFrozenspike]

Still in Sweden we only pay about 20$ for a bed in the hospital, maybe 200-500$ for an operation. How much do you pay for that? Our system is better the United States of Fail

[@skr4207]

+John Marcus I dont live in America, but from what i see and hear from my friend who is from Sweden, it's just a mess. Begging works like a charm in America, you just need to look like you are a few steps from getting a job. They won't give money to someone who looks like they don't even try to get off the streets.

[@pimpnameslickback790]

Kaspars Matusevics the most a homeless person makes in America a week is 15 or 20 bucks a week.

[@apbyrne5099]

Dad works 2 jobs as a firefighter and emt. This hits home

[@RescueAnimations]

👋👋

[@inherentnature5938]

4 years later it’s even worse

[@AED365]

Sounds like this dude needs to get on a Dave Ramsey game plan and budget.

[@irvingbaruch112]

That’s what I’m doing and it’s working great. I have 2 kids and my wife is a stay at home mom. We also live in California.

[@marinemccord1059]

Was going to post that and saw this, it’s working for us on my Marine Corps salary as well with two girls 🙌🏽

[@Osamoelle591]

What is this plan?

[@irvingbaruch112]

Check out Dave Ramsey

[@billiedoll4560]

@@Osamoelle591 he's on KZbin and really helpful

[@nightrainnightrain8031]

I'm a firefighter and that's the truth. Imagine working a 24 hour shift and getting off that morning then head to the next one after being up all night. It's tough and you really start missing your loved ones. We are so caught up worrying about everybody else instead of the hard working struggling Americans right here lol. I truly don't understand it and wish you and your family the best brother!

[@jeffreydonaldson7423]

Quit your job then. Try over the road truck driving. Then you will wish to be home more often.. Be thankful for the job you have.

[@johnmrobertsonrblx594]

You all need to be paid more!

[@AIbot21432]

I am not sure I follow firefighter's start out at 45,000 and can go to 75,000. if you can live off of 45,000k a year you need to change your life. This is just some left-wing trash, three jobs and can support his family that is a joke. The "American Dream" is not hard to get all you have to do is want it.

[@BigRed2]

Jeffrey Donaldson Lol you guys are idiots, most throw away their money on cable, cell phones and cars , firefighter in this video is driving a $50k truck why?

[@hamzaabumatar5437]

No ur not

[@danielgarcia9095]

It's so easy to become homeless

[@daviddionne8296]

As a firefighter for 32 years, I always worked two jobs. I wanted my wife to be able to stay home and raise our kids.

[@MohammedMuaawia]

This makes me feel really grateful for my dad supporting our family of 7 and still having some money left over for recreation and projects. Thanks pops!

[@MohammedMuaawia]

Juan Lopez "you isis" nice one. And I'm not in your country, I'm right at home, far enough away from the likes of you.

[@first4851]

Juan Lopez wow. your original dude. go back to Mexico maybe¿ making fun of him cuz hes an Arab. but ur name is "Juan Lopez' hope trump builds that damn wall. ur mad this kid dad got money. While ur dad is outside home depot looking 4 jobs

[@thatzombieplace]

Mohammed Hamza Jesus 7 kids...

[@flowerchild7250]

That’s great 👍

[@fishfan2]

@@first4851 2 wrongs don't make a right, saying some racist shit back won't help instead report his comment or idk make Mohammed feel better

[@dbk_kvd]

Lower your NEEDS Lower your EXPENSES STOP having KIDS if you have to work 3 jobs to make the ends meet MOVE to a cheaper area DON'T BE A SLAVE

[@brucish]

dbk kvd omg so simple how no one thought about that? 😮

[@TheMrRudemeister]

Exactly what I’m thinking!!! People in the United States don’t have an immigrant mentality anymore... All u need is food, reliable transportation and job... everything else is unnecessary...

[@mmarcjp5057]

Instead of lowering costs. How about you have multiple income instead. Find assets, invest. Make money work for you.

[@jimbo8651]

@@CaptainToshiroRF so you assume that because you ran a family on 42 grand a year that everyone else can too

[@wravenlollis1639]

The living cost is different for every state. I live in the 14th poorest in the country. I make 10.50 and hour my husband makes 8.25. We struggle every month. We have a fixed budget that we don't mess with. We never spend frivolously. I had to drop out of school to support myself because the student debt just wasn't worth it. Right now we have an apartment and fulltime jobs. Neither us can afford a car, healthcare, or school. We commute via bus or walking to and from work. We bust our ass to make ends meet. Its not that people are lazy or don't have a degree thats holding them back. Its the fact that living cost is to high in many states. There are far more impoverished people and middle class than there ars upper class in this country. Peopls act like a degree makes everything better or that poverty must be the persons fault. I work with people who have degrees and work at fast food jobs due to debt, and most people effected by poverty have no help to get out of it they work 2-3 jobs to try and get screwed out of most of their money through bills, hospital bills, and life in general. Point is you can work your ass off be doing everything right and still not be able to make it. Instead of judging people in these situations walk a mile in their shoes first.

[@truckupgf]

Live within your means. Everyone wants big new houses and two new cars, not to mention credit cards.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

@Epic - yeah but those things were never guaranteed. And having 2 cars like the original poster said is still considered a luxury. We know credit cards were never a necessity

[@HillbillyRednecking]

Every time a big company gets a head, the money goes straight to the top, not back to its employees, not to its customers.

[@denharry1722]

It does goes back depends on the company

[@FREE10prestigprogram]

why would the money ever go back to customers. Thats pretty much the easiest way to make sure your company never gets ahead

[@edgarlopez8986]

Pat Pikulski why in the world would the money go towards the customers?!

[@lo2990]

Please think before you comment. Never has company profile gone back to the customers. Race is irrelevant

[@charro028]

Omg! The lady who was so happy that she got that job! I’m so happy for her!

[@juanriso5517]

Problem is you don't need the biggest house just enough room for ur kids and good neighborhood

[@juanriso5517]

Le Turquoise depends where u live n your job if i can only offer at max 1000 in rent I'll try to fine 800 or 600 in rent but somewhere I'm comfortable even if I'm a little away maybe

[@pixie8653]

Juan, you are right! I know where he lives and works. I have friends and family who live in Wilkes Barre, and they are doing okay, they just can't afford to live in that kind of house.

[@blackberrylady6025]

So true...preach preach preach...those big homes can take up a lots of the income...

[@Alonso-be2qp]

people move to a house the a bit bigger than their families for several reasons school, neighborhood in general, jobs and many other things

[@colinvanblaricom6573]

@@pixie8653 They certainly are not living in a luxury house. There's still wallpaper on the wall, those appliances look super old. I'd guess its probably a house built in the 1950s from the looks of it, if not older

[@alf3488]

If you go to New York, of course more than 40% are going to struggle owning a home. Even renting. I mean you get a apartment the size of a cardboard box that is 1k a month.

[@mrlisterresistor9695]

This isn't fair for him, he deserves more, he does too much for too little smh.

[@conflictgamer6039]

My favorite line "let's go make macaroni"

[@legolas7r]

It's so sad and shocking reality 😓

[@queennefertiti35]

I'm a mother of three, I work and attend school and still can't make enough to cover my expenses. With a second job I still ain't making it. I asked myself every day, when will it get easy not to worry so much about bills.

[@ElJefeDeTexas]

College won't help it will end you in student dept

[@jordanhubbard1329]

I bet TLC cheapskates are laughing at this

[@jorgegeorge1344]

If you have all this debt from college then maybe its not time for kids yet? Then the wife could be working with all that college debt that was accrued. I am not blaming anyone or saying they did anything wrong but all decisions have side affects and this is a perfect example.

[@alonso1924]

As a part time EMT it’s sad when you have a patient saying that they don’t want to go on an ambulance because it cost too much when they obviously need to go to the hospital

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Absolutely it's all kinds of messed up because they are just making the situation worse. But for a lot of people, to spend $400 on an ambulance ride unexpectedly is just not kn the budget for them :(

[@allyxchoi]

honestly people who work as paramedics, firefighters, police officers, etc. get way less money then actors or models who only show up on screen while the others work 24 hour shifts saving lives. it would be great for all the medical people to get a pay rise.

[@waltking9141]

Well guess what they're free to quit or walk off their job anytime they want just like any other Public Employee it's not the military you're not going to be charged with AWOL or desertion no one's holding a gun making them work there!!!!

[@geophph4324]

I remember how I wanted to become a paramedic, but I remember looking up salaries for it once and my hope is kind of gone.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

This is what I like to hear!!! Whybdont people just research salaries before taking out loans? My brother did the same, the he got a full time job working for the county and has been making a good income for the past 14 years. He now works part time as a EMT and reserve police officer for the same county. He loves it! I'm the same with my music. Do what you love, but if what you love doesnt pay, then do it part time. You dont want to do low pay work because you have to, but because you want to. Nothing better than making good financial decisions!!

[@alexambrosiosumano9877]

"Now I have to buy food,soup,shampoo-soda"

[@ewanoxborrow1024]

It breaks my heart that in the wealthiest nation on earth, civil servants, and working class Americans can barely make it by to support their families, whilst the top 20% are living the high life It’s a disgrace frankly

[@Nyx_2142]

Lol. Another bleeding heart, uneducated moron. The dude makes a ton of money and is still broke? No. You don't make the much money and stay broke unless you fucked up and went into debt, which means it was his own fault. Bought a house he couldn't afford, a car he couldn't afford, went to college he couldn't afford or didn't do what he went for, and then had kids he couldn't afford. Not to mention the wife. He is either being played big time, or is just a moron who couldn't spend within his means. I've seen people with a fraction of his income live comfortable because they used the head on their shoulders and wrapped the one between their legs.

[@ftlaudyfred]

You are setup to fail financially in the US currently. If you do what most people are doing you won’t do well financially. The moment I started working more for myself the easier things got. It wasn’t easy and I still struggle but depending 100 percent on a job is a nightmare. Learned the hard way. Good luck Americans.

[@JT565M29]

Chris is one hell of a guy, I used to work with him when he was the ALS coordinator at my old EMS job.The sad reality is that a good majority of the firefighters and emts and medics in the wilkes Barre area work more then one job. Myself included

[@yellowjackets8395]

JT112 I’ll tell you from what I’ve seen in this video he’s seems like a true father and a good man

[@wtf1231122]

Most of them work two jobs because they only work 10 days a month as a firefighter

[@JT565M29]

The Critic you so sure about that? The Wilkes Barre Fire Dept is so understaffed that most guys are working 4-5 overtime shifts a week. They are exhausted, and their numbers are not being replenished

[@tonyt8765]

there's no such thing as the American Dream, unless you were born into money , other than that , good luck see you at the job line if any good jobs available. I feel Americans will soon have to start immigrating to other nations like the Mexicans just to make ends meet for their families. goodgrief.

[@JacksonDuprey]

Really? How come 88% of millionaires in this country started with NO money? Some people financial problems are their freaking fault.People complain they can afford to save money for retirement, kids college,etc. Yet they have on average in this country a 503$ car payment. Give me a break!

[@winning3329]

Action Jackson Why don't you tell us how to become a millionaire if it's that easy as you claim? People who became rich out of nothing did it a long time ago when the economy was better and now when people do get rich it's just like winning the lottery not everyones gonna be a winner. And these days you do need a good car and people splurge on quality vehicles and buying a cheap car could cost you more for repairs. I knew someone who spent over 10 grand in a year fixing his old broken down truck cause he didn't want to buy a new car. You probably live with your parents to spout such nonsense.

[@solowolf1005]

Miss Kitty Here's a question: Where in that comment did Action Jackson say it was "easy"? I'll make it easy for you, the answer: NOWHERE! All those millionaires that made it through financial rock bottom will all agree that the individual is responsible for their financials and what they spend their money on rather than just blame the economy for everything going wrong. The Internet has changed alot of what we know about making money. So at this point, there are no excuses.

[@lefthanded5473]

@@JacksonDuprey "88% of millionaires came from no money" that's total BS, alot of these millionaires and billionaires grew up with families who were well off and they had to connections to get them where they are now. There are some millionaires that are legit self made, But not many.

[@BlckCloud73]

I sympathize with these people, especially because I'm a professional firefighter, but maybe they're not living within their means. To achieve your dream, you're going to have to make sacrifices, at least at first. And college degrees aren't worth the paper they're written on.

[@unknown1238157]

Firefighters salary vary from state to state and department to department. Some states and departments pay like crap. I don’t think he’s trying to be a big shot, but I do think he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make his family comfortable which I’m long run is going to harm him. All those hours at work aren’t good for his health nor is the lack of sleep. But they need to raise the pay for fire and EMS personnel, because anyone who puts there life on the line deserves to have a good pay and comfortable lifestyle

[@user-xc4vi5py5p]

Blob Monster, it has nothing to do with the “piece of paper” itself, but it has everything to do with what the “piece of paper” represents, in that a person is willing to educate themselves (on whatever topic), and investing time and resources into something that does not guarantee future employment or increase in wages. That “piece of paper” that you are referring to shows employers that you are willing to do whatever it takes to get yours. An employer will most likely not care about experience and no education (in your case) or education and no experience (in someone else’s case). But to an employer, it shows what you’re willing to go through to improve, it shows that you’re willing to sacrifice on your own to get to a better place. And like he said, is someone who already has experience but no education really willing to go back to school or formal training to improve? No, most likely not.

[@user-xc4vi5py5p]

Blob Monster No, I am 23, educated, and about 20-30 years more mature for my age. I have two undergraduate degrees, and an MBA, I have job offers out the ass all the time for jobs that pay six figures, and realize that I’m only going to continue to make that kind of money and more, by doing what I’ve been doing, which is what I stated previously, and keeping at it. I never once said anything about self teaching, but it falls under the same category as experience... There’s no way to prove that you sat through 120 credit hours worth of “self teaching” or if you just watched “enough to get by”, which leads me back to my previous point, that the “piece of paper” proves that you’re willing to go the extra mile. That thought process from “back in day” is not wrong, the reasons for college education or formal job training are different than they are today, before it was to prove that you know the material that you are apply that knowledge to. Today that college degree says that you are willing to do so much more than what the job responsibilities say. Not sure why you think everyone needs to have 50k in debt, when you could do in state schools and realize what your budget allows. The vast majority of employers, as I said previously don’t care where you got your degree so long as you got one. It’s also more of a question of work ethic, if you had to interview yourself (whenever you first became employed), would you take the kid fresh out of college who has shown that they are willing to go the extra mile, and most likely do it for less money and possibly have more insight to contribute or the person that has the exact same knowledge level as the kid but has specific salary requirements, and commitments to his family/friends/organization and isn’t willing to improve/better their knowledge base? It’s a very simple choice for any business.

[@user-xc4vi5py5p]

Blob Monster Business (not sales as I’m not sure if that’s what you meant by “burn” by the time I’m 50), again, not saying that the actual degree is what to look for, it’s what the degree represents, because you wouldn’t have an interview with someone who didn’t know the information the degree is just the icing on the cake. Didn’t say the degree is gonna save me, it just opens doors. Sure you may have family that don’t have higher education/chose not do higher education, but your family (as well as some of my family, of whom are in similar situations to what you described) are the outliers and not the norm. Many deviations past the mean. And good for them for making that kind of money with that little input (your family and mine), but those kind of opportunities are few and far between, and those kind of opportunities are disappearing and won’t be around for ever.

[@riverwalkhomebuyers]

I feel for these people but honestly... Why the hell do you need a 75,000 dollar college education to be a fire fighter and a paramedic? At the most all you need are a couple community college courses that would cost you a few grand tops. It's mostly an experience based thing. I have a close friend who is a firefighter and a paramedic.

[@jordans1917]

And they can make good ass money too

[@brianbest6097]

I’m guessing he’s major was useless. Not to mention, the wife could pick up a shift or two

[@doncoleman4938]

Having a university degree is a pre-requisite in Australia to be a paramedic. Prior to that (about 15 years ago), the ambulance service put you through a diploma of health science (they paid for it too). Management realised that too many people were struggling to pass (despite having passed the recruitment screening process with exams like maths, English, spacial relations, problem solving etc.). It was costing about $120,000 over a three year period to train each student paramedic to qualified status. Those who struggled and didn't pass after the three years were sacked or put into non-emergency patient transport. With so much money being lost, they decided to employ only those who already had the qualifications (and put them through another year as an intern). I don't know of any community colleges you can attend where you graduate knowing 60 drugs off by heart, A&P down to cellular level, pathophysiology for dozens and dozens of medical conditions, 12 lead ECG rhythm recognition and so on. If being a paramedic was an 'experienced based career", you'd have your head in the textbooks on every day off just to learn what they don't teach you on the road. I'd often say to my interns that what you learn in university is the science of paramedicine, the on road component is when you turn that science into an art. The biggest evolution EMS is making (at least in Australia) is moving on from protocols and referring to cheat sheets for 10 or so drugs, 3 lead ECGs and Medical consults of the 1980s and 1990s to independent clinical judgement skills to plan patient management and to be able to rattle off everything about 60+ drugs verbatim.

[@KiloByte69]

+Don Coleman New York City's FDNY, one of the most respected first responder agencies in the world, provides in-house training and only requires a high school diploma. $75,000 in student loans for that career is outrageous. We don't even know what his (or her) major was.

[@doncoleman4938]

KiloByte I guess it all comes down to how well trained the governing bodies want their EMS staff to be, and whether they will pay staff accordingly. I have no idea on the training program of BLS and ALS staff in the US, but would be keen to see what's in the 1200-1800 hour paramedic courses mentioned on the web (a 45 week course seems very short). I had a look at emttrainingbase.com, and they mention about US paramedics having a median wage of $17/hour (and overtime ranging from $17.85-$35.14/hour-which I can't understand how Americans calculate overtime-our overtime is minimum 2x)). $17/hr for a US paramedic as opposed to $45 for an Australian paramedic is quite a difference (costs of living are fairly similar). For us old farts with a diploma who got our degree in paramedicine, it was tax deductable, so essentially free. What's the difference between BLS and ALS (we only have advanced care and critical care)? Are the wages for US paramedics on the website realistic? They seem ridiculously low compared to $80-120k/year for Australian paramedics.

[@soniakasamani5807]

such an amazing father

[@robert4155]

having 2 kids, a wife that doesn't work, and 75k in student loans for a useless degree will do it to ya. Pennsylvania is actually one of the highest paying states for a FF/PM.

[@mrsensei3614]

College degree is not ticket of nothing

[@ericwsmith7722]

And now they want some one else to pay for that ticket.

[@mrsensei3614]

eric wsmith that ticket is just student debt for life loll

[@merlijndorgelo7639]

And trump is going to change all this? Does he support minimum wage? Or has he used the lowest paid workers to get his hotels build?

[@gunzcrete7591]

Merlijn Dorgelo he supports minimum wage

[@golden4730]

Merlijn Dorgelo He supports big corporations to support the already rich 20%! The rest 80% don't matter to billionaires

[@jakenichols8988]

Merlijn Dorgelo you cannot create wealth artificially like that. You cannot sign legislation to create wealth directly.

[@user-ox8cr6br2n]

Merlijn Dorgelo shutup whiney liberal

[@williambascom6461]

Minimum wage isn't meant to maintain it's for entry level jobs that require no skills. Work hard and live simple.

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

His dude is a roel model for us all respect to him and all you firefighters protecting us🇨🇦🇺🇸❤️😎🕊

[@torinjones3221]

No he's not. Getting into debt is nothing to be a role model about.

[@user-eu2me4bp7j]

Sounds like they haven’t made the best financial decisions in life to be honest.

[@robert907]

Lol exactly.

[@gregdubya1993]

I make 50k and have 2 kids. No assistance. Also no car payments and a low house payment (bought a foreclosure)

[@kyshawntv6285]

G Dubya Yeah that’s a good amount for a house of 3(If it’s just 3 if you) :D

[@gregdubya1993]

@@kyshawntv6285 4 of us. Single income. Doing just fine.

[@pixie8653]

I think his house is the real problem. That and his college debt. State college loan payments last 10 years, so he should be seeing the end of the tunnel on that one. If you are really low income, the state can lower the payments and do a write off after 10 years. (Yes they can. My nephew will end up paying only the amount of the loan, not interest.) But I don't think he qualifies as low income. The state doesn't care about high mortgages and car payments. They figure that is a problem you made for yourself.

[@Billy.Bugattii]

And the sad part is people who really need assistance from the government can't even get it . There so many people out here that abuse the system. Lazy and don't want to go out and work! SOMEHING HAS TO CHANGE

[@mariettasanford6409]

That’s crazy I used to be a correctional officer make 38,000 a year and I was able to make it

[@skylovermc2146]

Congratulations

[@arthernandez6566]

I pay about 2500 plus a month on my monthly bills and it sucks but hey I'm making it and having a positive outlook helps a lot

[@DianaCarolinaGirl22]

I don't want a paramedic to come to my aid that has been on the job for the last 24 hours!!! This should be against state regulations!!!!

[@adonaimorton6782]

Pretty much everything paramedic works 24 shifts so I guess you don't want people to com to your aid

[@BigChrisENT]

My wife and I make over $110k a year but living in california with 4 kids, we're still broke.

[@bukococonut]

Thanks Dianne, for tell these stories.

[@Spidermoney674]

Dang I thought my family was struggling 🤕this video made me realize I take things for granted in my life that others don’t have.

[@allen_the_king40848]

You know what pisses me off? A hard-working family man like Chris here is working essential jobs and barely is getting by supporting his family. But yet Charli and Dixie D’Amelio make loads of money uploading videos on the internet and mocking Walmart workers. I live in a world where some people literally don’t have to work hard because everything was given to them, whereas other individuals have to work every blood, sweat and teardrop of their body throughout their whole life just to survive.

[@jrhdz5629]

The firefighter has a brand new truck 2016 ford? Student loans, 75,000$? Really? Why not just go to community colleges? And income of a family of 5 starting at 54,000$, jeez that's whole lot of money over here!

[@ericwsmith7722]

He is pulling in north of 100K a year easy, his wife is using her exspensive degree to raise there kids , and then when she gets a job in her 40s she will be on ABC bitching why she is not getting paid as much as the men were she works ( who have 20 years more experience and seniority )

[@kylemacmillan652]

That isn’t a 2016 F150

[@MrJerm200]

So everybody has to struggle instead of employers paying better and disability paying better, sad our country doesnt give a rats ass about us...

[@AB-ou8ve]

jr hdz Maybe you should apply your scrutiny to Wall Street first.

[@gavilanciyo11]

i want to buy that firefigjter a nice pair of dressing shoes... can someone help

[@benwade4156]

MandoLag ....were you able to get him a new pair of dress shoes?

[@kevinszhere1]

Give it to me, I’ll make sure it gets to him.

[@kevinszhere1]

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[@kevinszhere1]

Hound19745 Just send me the damn shoes you hobo.

[@kevinszhere1]

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[@RacheltheRanger720]

How in the world did she find a mortgage of $800 like what !!! Also if you are struggling financially why even have kids it just makes things worse. Also managing you're money plays a huge roll also if the firefighter guy has a degree or his wife what is the degree in just curious.

[@project0624]

Rich: Why are the middle class so depressed? Us: You destroyed the economy for us, the earth is flat out dying, and on top of that Nazi's are slowly coming back. Rich: They're not working enough.

[@SignatoryHector]

So why is it the wealthy classes fault?

[@2GITEVERYW]

I literally read "the earth is flat..." and stopped reading after that.

[@totenkopfkatzen6904]

At the same time the "cash me outside" girl is making millions and that really fucking pisses me off!

[@dollhouseq1530]

The firefighter has 3 small children. The wife needs a stay at home job, or she can offer to be a sitter in her own home. Also no more children for now, until the dad can spend quality time with the 3 they have already.

[@kevinbarraza4857]

My family is blessed :) so thankful

[@FLIP205]

Doesn’t matter if u black, white, Mexican or whatever. Some of us are struggling to make ends with is sad..

[@mingyuwu9079]

I cackled when that woman in a fur jacket and nice nails held up $300,000 a year for how much a middle class person makes.

[@leealley4416]

Tell him to come to Plano Texas and work for the Fire Department he would definitely get hired and paid well.

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

Lee Alley But not everyone wants to live in a right wing racist shit hole

[@nighthwk5028]

Naveen Kumar not all of Texas is right wing, most of the big cities are left leaning...