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Should I (22F) get a guinea pig? I’m pretty lonely but I don’t know how expensive they are to maintain and I only work a part time job that pays the same an hour as my age 🥀

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Yes, do it girl!

Maybe wait a few months?

No, don’t do it!

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309 votes

Anonymous 1d

Maybe actually research how expensive they are and then see if it’ll fit into your budget

Anonymous 1d

It would definitely feel more like a companion than a fish but absolutely do research beforehand on caring for it!!

Anonymous 1d

Wait you get 22 an hour😭I get 17 as a supervisor in California too where minimum wage is only 10 cents less

Anonymous 1d

I’d say wait. Definitely do more research. Sometimes, depending on the animal-they all have generally the same behavior BUT every animal is different personality wise. You might get one that requires a lot of attention & you seem to be pretty busy.

Anonymous 1d

Yes guinea pigs were my first pets and they were great! I'd recommend getting 2 girls to keep them happy

Anonymous 1d

Where tf are you getting paid 22 an hour?

Anonymous 1d

Yes but get two because they like to be in pairs I think idk

Anonymous 1d

I hear they die very quickly :(

Anonymous 1d

I would recommend an animal that can be potty trained like a rat or hedgehog, guinea pigs poop everywhere and smell soooo bad (from someone who’s hate Guinea pigs, rats, and a hamster)

Anonymous 1d

Please dont buy an animal if you cant afford to take care of them!

Anonymous 1d

if you do, it’s highly recommended to get two because guinea pigs can get depressed being alone and sometimes die because of it

Anonymous

#3 1d

Theres nothing bitter abt this I absolutely agree, they 'die quick' because people dont research proper care and expenses before getting them, same with hamsters and other gerbils. Do your research and decide if you think its viable for you. Theyre lovely to have if theyre within your means

Anonymous

#2 1d

I was with autistic kids and my degree helped me get higher pay

Anonymous

#1 1d

Why am I getting downvoted over this 😭 I said HEAR, not hope

Anonymous

#3 1d

Also adding to this to say that they need to be kept in pairs

Anonymous

#6 1d

Yes! This is why I was using 'they' probs shouldve clarified that :p theyre highly social animals so youd need two

Anonymous

#7 1d

In PA I made $8 which is .75 cents above min

Anonymous

#6 1d

I’m sorry 😭

Anonymous 1d

Yeah the only reason I’m not homeless or in extreme debt is because I live at my aunts house I don’t have enough money for the cheapest rent here

Anonymous

#2 1d

I’m making $35 an hour rn nannying, would def recommend

Anonymous

#7 1d

That's really unfair :/ I'm sorry

Anonymous 1d

Mmmm only marginally, in a very rural location you might get lucky to rent on that much.

Anonymous 1d

Ok, it still sucks?

Anonymous

#9 1d

Im making 15$ an hour working my ass off as a janitor where tf are yall finding these jobs

Anonymous

#11 18h

Yeah, I’ve heard it’s better to get two than one

Anonymous

#10 18h

I got pretty lucky bc my professor referred me and I’m a BHT w a psych degree

Anonymous

OP 17h

Man i had multiple research jobs and a Bachelors in biology but apparently that doesnt mean shit rn

Anonymous

OP 16h

and they are fairly affordable, or at least compared to most pets