He has managed to get himself a job that pays him $10 an hour, but he is struggling because the cost of rent is bringing him down, and plus he is 19 years of age. I mean, if he has an extra few bucks, he would rather buy the amplifier than buy food.
Il a réussi à se trouver un emploi qui est payé 10 $ l'heure, mais il peine, étant donné que son loyer lui pèse et, aussi, qu'il a 19 ans.