I make 17.24/hr as a Computer Repair Technician. I do warranty work when people's laptops crap out on them before there manufacturer warranty expires. After child support I probably make $12.50 and hour, after rent/bills I probably make $9/hour. After food and gas in my car, cigs etc I probably make $7.50/hour. I put some of that back into a 401k and I still have to support my kid when she's with me. Meaning I don't have money to mess around and have fun anymore. I don't go out and party, I chill at home alot and put alot of time and effort into the 15-20 plants I have running at any given time.