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| Topic Started: Nov 21 2016, 07:48 AM (499 Views) | |
| swing | Nov 21 2016, 07:48 AM Post #1 |
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Last evening we were invited to a birthday party for DH's friend who turned 60! There were 40 people there, mostly family, a couple neighbours and friends. It was a little congested and people knowing one another, rallied together. I finally took my wine and sat next to a couple women who were neighbours. The one promptly asked me what I did? I said I'm retired now, but used to be employed by the bank. The husband then chimed in saying how banks provide little service any more, blah blah, whatever. He then went on to inform us of his many accomplishments and travels as a University prof, then to not be outdone he was joined by another colleague! DH having joined me at this point was asked how he knew the host. He replied and stated the federal dept. they'd both worked for years before, an acceptance was immediate, as it was apparent he was educated! I certainly appreciate education knowing the hard work it entails, however felt slighted last evening! I am a strong person and not easily intimidated, but the attitude was off putting. Not everyone is University material, in fact until recently, the trades in this city had a comparable or better lifestyle. |
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| Trotsky | Nov 29 2016, 03:14 AM Post #31 |
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I am clearly missing something: $200K a year to piss away. |
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| wildie | Nov 29 2016, 02:10 PM Post #32 |
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The $200k is their combined income. He with his Masters Degree and she is a qualified Environmental Engineering Technologist. And then she works as a bartender on weekends and makes another $800. |
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| Shorty | Nov 29 2016, 03:57 PM Post #33 |
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It's a fine balance; being responsible for now and the future vs missing out on the future. Too much stuff we bought and want is just that, stuff. |
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| swing | Nov 29 2016, 06:19 PM Post #34 |
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You are so right Campy! Being a depression baby, I was raised to look after the penny's. And now that I can afford to be extravagant I have a hard time breaking out of the mold! Now, I help my Grands with their education! You are a good Grandpa, wise investment. i was not a depression baby however was raised on a farm with not a lot of money in the early years. Money management was instilled at an early age, no debt ever, except for land and farm machinery! I had a hard time with taking out a mtg. on our first house. |
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