What's the job? As someone who is also in a "I would do this job for free if I didn't have bills" job, congrats and enjoy. (I am so lucky. Most people don't get to have jobs they love this much.)

One has to be careful getting professional attire from thrift stores, but it *can* be done, and you can find some really cute stuff in them. It just requires a bit more patience than shopping in a regular store.