I would not buy it new, perhaps at most buy it used - like others have said.

Long term, plan on setting aside a specific number every week or paycheck (ie $25 each week). You’ll eventually have the funds pain free. As a plus, the envelope money will come in handy if some other emergency comes up, but you can restart the fund building for this goal.

Florida has been facing a steep shortage of workers. According to figures from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are about 53 available workers for every 100 open jobs in the state.

And yet people can still apply and get no response back for these supposed jobs?

It’s like there’s a reason for diversity, and perhaps equity too. Hell, let’s include people to have their voices heard.