💡A Cleaning Lady in Central works 2 jobs to make ends meet

Every morning, I like to stop by different coffee shops in Central to read before heading to work.

☕ Today, I arrived a little earlier than usual and bumped into a cleaning lady I often chat with.

As we spoke, she shared something that struck me deeply: she now works two jobs just to make ends meet.

She told me she used to earn HK$28k a month working 10 hours a day, Monday to Friday, at a restaurant in Central.

But when the restaurant closed, she found another job nearby.

💰 This time earning HK$18k a month for 8 hours a day.

To cover the gap, she had to take on an additional part‑time job after work.

Even though she works more hours now, she still can’t reach her previous income.

With a sigh, she said: “The economy is getting worse.”

I agreed but at the same time, I felt grateful that we are still able to earn.

And it made me reflect on my own perspective:

👉 For me, as long as my passive income covers my monthly expenses, I feel content

👉 My elder brother disagrees, reminding me that inflation will eat away at savings

👉 But my belief is simple: “If you always think a certain amount is never enough, no matter how much you earn, you’ll still feel it’s never enough.”

👉 It also teaches me to invest early on so I don't need to sell more hours to work as I age

✨ Takeaway

This conversation reminded me that “enough” looks different for everyone.

For some, it’s financial security.

For others, it’s freedom, time, or peace of mind.

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