<prompt> Human: Seriously guys how do you do it? Im 23 and I work as a first year apprentice for the sheet metal workers Union in San Francisco. I make a little over 19 an hour and 3 an hour in vacation pay. I do however commute 75 miles each way which is up costing me about 50 to 60 a week in gas. Still, I feel like I live paycheck to paycheck. Granted I know Im not the best with my money but When I calculate all my bills out it feels like I dont make anywhere near enough to rent even a one bedroom apartment alone, theyre running close to 2 grand a month on their own. So I wondering what do you guys do to be so damn good at managing your money, and being able to rent an apartment?Edit: wow ok lots of responses, thank you everyone for your tips and advice I really do appreciate it. I understand that SF is crazy expensive, and that what Im making cant cover dick squat over here, however it should known that Im going to be making enough in the future to live on my own, 5 years seems like a long time but in the grand scheme it isnt. That said, let me rephrase the question a bit, I wanted to know how other young people my age who live alone manage that lifestyle.  <response>: Youre a first year apprentice. Learn. Become journeyman. Make closer to 35. Youre in the union? Sit tight. Its a good spot. 