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01-28-2013, 01:35 PM | Topic Starter |
Don't tread on me.
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Has this economy continued to hurt your wallet, or are you doing just fine?
I was thinking about this as I came to work today and was greeted with not a lot of work for a monday. We do work for a lot of different people/businesses and we have seen slow downs in every industry. We usually stay busy year round, but there are times where it's feast or famine that's for sure.
Personally speaking my money is held pretty firmly, we are currently paying off as much debt as possible before we get a house. This economy definitely has impacted me though. I used to reach my bonus almost every week, but now I rarely reach my bonus which sucks, but being employed is enough to keep me content. I know some of you guys in here are in pretty solid industries, but those who are not, does the economy continue to hurt you financially? |
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01-28-2013, 01:35 PM | #2 |
Don't tread on me.
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Even take into account, health care that you may have to pay yourself, and or benefits in general.
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01-28-2013, 01:43 PM | #3 |
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We have been pretty good in the wallet, but now we suddenly really could use a new house (need an extra room in about 6 more months incubation time). The economy/housing market is likely going to come into play trying to sell the current house.
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01-28-2013, 04:01 PM | #4 | |
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I'm in IT, my paycheck is ok, nothing great but it pays the bills. She teaches, so again, its ok but we aren't going to retire by 40, thats for sure. Once we get past the remodel bills, the hatchling bills, and square up on some of our previous debt, we'll dig ourselves back in with a new car purchase. The interest goblins keep coming back, over and over and over again. |
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01-28-2013, 04:08 PM | #5 | |
FINALLY! The wait is over.
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01-28-2013, 04:16 PM | #6 | |
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01-28-2013, 04:20 PM | #7 | |
FINALLY! The wait is over.
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01-28-2013, 05:55 PM | #8 | |
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01-28-2013, 05:58 PM | #9 | |
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50k and about 1100sq ft with two bathrooms and nine. months later and I'm done Posted via Mobile Device |
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01-28-2013, 05:59 PM | #10 |
BOOM!1!
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I hope you guys got some great deals on hardwood flooring.
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01-28-2013, 06:04 PM | #11 |
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Lol. Funny you would say that.
I did. I didn't get a single piece of carpet laid. Kids and the wife are hard on that shit. Traded it all out in labor to a guy whose diesel blew up at just the right time for me Posted via Mobile Device |
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01-28-2013, 09:59 PM | #12 |
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My career of nineteen years is kind of taking a shit due to government involvement in health care. I started a business a couple years ago and it was a perfect niche to get into. I sell automotive specialty tools and parts and the business is growing rapidly. So I'm only doing well because I chose to have two full time jobs for a couple years. You have to want it or it won't happen.
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01-28-2013, 10:47 PM | #13 |
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Curious what career that is in the health care field?
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01-28-2013, 01:44 PM | #14 |
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I work in the non-profit social services sector. It always hurts.
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01-28-2013, 01:47 PM | #15 |
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I've been busier than hell (knocks on patients head).
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