Going out on a limb and trying something new. While I am miraculously sponsored by SGF Devices to attend EVO 2024, all of my other offline engagement with the FGC comes out of my own pocket, and I currently don’t receive any revenue from my Twitter, Twitch, or YouTube content, nor as a Marisa Discord mod.
I am currently between jobs (despite aggressively searching) after having been laid off twice in the span of 12 months, so anything helps keep me involved in the offline scene (and online content creation) that I love so much. On average, a local costs me $8 for venue fee and $7 for game entry fee for $15 total, but this can be up to $25-$35 total for larger events; if I cross the bridge from NJ into Philadelphia, then I'm usually paying at least $30 to park my car, as well. If I need to eat at the event, that's another expense. So it really does add up.
If you've read this far, thank you!