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Ask Billie: “Am I a bad person for resenting my friends who can afford big plans this summer?”
3 years ago
2 min read
If you’re struggling to afford fun plans with your friends, you’re not alone. Here, Stylist columnist Billie Bhatia helps one woman lean into a different kind of summer
“I’m really struggling with the prospect of being broke over the summer. I decided to go freelance last year and I’m finding there’s less work out there than I anticipated. My friends, who earn more than me, are booking up a summer of festivals, gigs and days out, but I just can’t afford to join them. Any ideas for having a memorable summer that won’t cost much or, preferably, nothing at all?”
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