<prompt> Human: Hello everyone and thanks in advance. I am draftsman working in a small local engineering firm. I am currently making 15 dollars per hour, with no benefits or vacation daysworking as a contractor. The reason I dont have benefits is because I wanted a 4 day 10hrs each work schedule instead of a 4.5 day. The last half day is a waste of time. The company pays monthly as opposed to every two weeks. Ive been doing the basic procedure 25 of my check for taxes, 20 for savings. They hired me straight out of high school and began training me as a draftsman. The environment is ok and the work is fulfilling. The only problem I have is if I take any vacationsholidays included whatsoever or splurgeTaking GF to a nice restaurant,hobbies,etc. I have to continue super short on money until my next paycheck. Should I ask for a raise? Or am I in a good position relatively? I would like to move out of my parents house but it doesnt seem feasible.Assistant: What benefits did you give up because you think the half day is wasted?What are you doing with your three day weekends?I would like to move out of my parents house but it doesnt seem feasible.Post a complete budget.Human: I am currently doing volunteer work in my community with my spare time. Its something that has become essential to me. It has helped w my depression and anxiety, so I dont see myself trading it for a half day  <response>: Can u just volunteer on the weekend instead? The half day is causing you a big decrease in income and benefits. It just doesnt make much sense. If you dont consider that an option, then look for a job with 4 day weeks 