u/External-Concept1913

Hi everybody

I take the train to work, from Woodstock to Kalk Bay. I wanted to know if anyone took the southern line today? Was it bad or could I possibly go into the office tomorrow?

I have checked the metro rail site for update just fyi

Thanks ! 🫂

Hi everyone, I hope you guys are good👋🏾

I recently got a new job and I’m already feeling pressure around “black tax” and family responsibilities.

For context, I already contribute at home:
- electricity
- groceries
- dog food, wash services, and clinic visits
- sending my mom money
- cleaning and helping around the house

The issue is that now conversations are starting around house renovations, and it feels like my income is already being allocated before I’ve even had the chance to stabilise myself.

I still need to:
- get driving lessons
- get my license
- save
- eventually get a car
- build independence for myself

What’s frustrating me is not helping my family. I understand helping family. It’s more that there wasn’t really a conversation like:
“When would you realistically feel comfortable contributing to something this big?”

It just became an expectation.

As the youngest, I sometimes feel like my boundaries or long-term plans aren’t taken seriously because people assume I’ll “figure it out” or sacrifice my own goals later.

I don’t want to become resentful, but I also don’t want to delay my own life before it’s even started.

How do you balance supporting family while still building your own future without feeling guilty?

Good morning 👋🏾

When there’s no AI studies or it’s kind of dry on prolific, which other platforms do you use? Ones that have given you real results?

If you don’t mind sharing 🥹