Female, turning 30 in six months. I am working a little more than part time (25 hours) in a job I love, that pays around $22 an hour, full benefits, retirement, investing options, etc. They were thinking of promoting me in the next few months as well, until we got a new Chief Financial Officer, who wants to cut my job among a few other newer hires. Our department runs in a way where new blood gets cut first, even if I am more qualified than some of my older coworkers. Such is life.

I also work in a very competitive field and am not sure I'll be able to get another job right away (yes, I started applying. 6 cover letters and applications a week). I should probably get a weekend job (restaurant/bar work) at this point to cushion my savings for the impending lay off in 3 months. I put all my eggs in this basket since my boss promised me about 6 months ago that he would open a full time position for me eventually. And no savings since I needed to quit my other part time to be flexible in my hours.

**Here is the dating issue.** I just got out of a LTR about 2 months ago, and as I have started feeling better and looking toward the future, I realize even if I start emotionally feeling okay with dating, who would want to date a 30 year old woman with almost no savings, about to be laid off, and no real assurance that she'll find another decent job anytime soon?

Should I hold off on dating until I am more financially sound and secure in the career realm? If I did start dating how would I let potential dates/partners know about my situation up front so they know I can't go to Greece with them, and that financial freedom is lacking for me? 

I live in an area where a lot of people make a lot of money and I know that this might be a huge issue for people who have a lot of financial flexibility. 

Any ideas? Advice? Should I just hold off all together for a while? And how should I approach this topic with people if I do date?
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30 year old female. Currently making $22 an hour, working part time, full benefits, retirement, investing options. Boss is thinking about
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Female, turning 30 in six months. I am working a little more than part time (25 hours) in a job I love, that pays around $22 an hour, full benefits, retirement, investing options, etc. They were thinking of promoting me in the next few months as well, until we got a new Chief Financial Officer, who wants to cut my job among a few other newer hires. Our department runs in a way where new blood gets cut first, even if I am more qualified than some of my older coworkers. Such is life.

I also work in a very competitive field and am not sure I'll be able to get another job right away (yes, I started applying. 6 cover letters and applications a week). I should probably get a weekend job (restaurant/bar work) at this point to cushion my savings for the impending lay off in 3 months. I put all my eggs in this basket since my boss promised me about 6 months ago that he would open a full time position for me eventually. And no savings since I needed to quit my other part time to be flexible in my hours.

**Here is the dating issue.** I just got out of a LTR about 2 months ago, and as I have started feeling better and looking toward the future, I realize even if I start emotionally feeling okay with dating, who would want to date a 30 year old woman with almost no savings, about to be laid off, and no real assurance that she'll find another decent job anytime soon?

Should I hold off on dating until I am more financially sound and secure in the career realm? If I did start dating how would I let potential dates/partners know about my situation up front so they know I can't go to Greece with them, and that financial freedom is lacking for me? 

I live in an area where a lot of people make a lot of money and I know that this might be a huge issue for people who have a lot of financial flexibility. 

Any ideas? Advice? Should I just hold off all together for a while? And how should I approach this topic with people if I do date?
user
I am 30 and would like to date. I am broke and don't know how to talk about my financial situation
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