Ever eat cereal for dinner while dreaming about your next paycheck? You're not alone — whether you're a college student working your way through school or an intern trying to make it until you snag that dream job. The struggle is real, so here are some of the best memes [1] and jokes we found that 100 percent nail what it's like to be counting pennies and spicing up your Cup 'o Noodles.
When your love of ramen knows no bounds.
When you know it's bad that you owe the bank.
When you're so ecstatic for any free food.
When you still try to keep up appearances.
When your friend comes through for you.
When your parents question your choices, but you're OK with it.
When you try to motivate yourself.
When every top 40 song can somehow relate to your life.
When you try to save face after getting declined.
When you set up a life plan with how much money you have.
When you feel good about your money only to have those dreams come crashing down.
When your parents ask the wrong question constantly.
When someone tries to commiserate with you but they don't get it.
When you are consistently anxious about your data plan.
When you know at the end of the day, you're going to make it through.
This is only a temporary situation and you will get out of this soon!