Money Has this economy continued to hurt your wallet, or are you doing just fine? - Page 6

El Jefe · 01-28-2013, 12:35 PM

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?

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 01-28-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

I hate the fact we are kind of tucked away.

But, it is nice being near the busiest intersection in Topeka.

The building we are attached to is going to become an HVAC school. I've not a damn clue how parking is going to work when that's all said and done.

huh....private or for the union?

CJizzles · 01-28-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

huh....private or for the union?

Private, I do believe.

LL owns the building we are in and the parking from our front doors on. The students who attend the HVAC school will have like 2-4 spots of parking.

And the back of Target, assuming Target lets them park there.

JASONSAUTO · 01-28-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

Over/under on being moved to dc

50 posts

And why can this dickwad still start threads?

Why couldn't he?
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JASONSAUTO · 01-28-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Nothing like paying interest on a rolling depreciating asset! I drive a Lincoln. It's 15 years old, but still a nice ride. I take my chances with mechanic bills, and so far I've won a lot more than I've lost. Different strokes for different folks, so don't take this post as any kind of judgment. I'd just rather spend the extra money on hookers and blow!

Then bills could be cheaper. You know how lol
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JASONSAUTO · 01-28-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ndws

Same here. We have one coming in June. Trying to get the bathroom remodeled and everything situated and ready before then. Ours was a slow remodel of the home that suddenly got expedited starting in October (apparently beer for me and vodka for her = high motility and egg migration).

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.

we had the same problem last year.

50k and about 1100sq ft with two bathrooms and nine. months later and I'm done
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CJizzles · 01-28-2013, 04:59 PM

I hope you guys got some great deals on hardwood flooring.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-28-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ndws

You should write a how-to book.

I'll buy a copy.

JASONSAUTO · 01-28-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I really need to cut my food budget. I've gotten huge all over again, and spend too much money eating conveniently, and deliciously. I could easily shave $300 a month for my wife, brother in law, and myself by following this model. Groceries are out of ****ing control.

Dude...
don't get me started on that shit.

Or the beautiful wife and lovely children that can't figure out how to TURN OFF A MOTHER****ING LIGHT. I mean shit it's the exact opposite of what ever you did to turn it on
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JASONSAUTO · 01-28-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

I hope you guys got some great deals on hardwood flooring.

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
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CJizzles · 01-28-2013, 05:08 PM

Some times it is hard to pass up a good deal.

If you got any questions as far as repairs, or questions or general re: hardwood flooring give me a holler.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-28-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

Best I've done since 1999.

Yep, this. The economy is rebounding big time.

JASONSAUTO · 01-28-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CJizzles

Some times it is hard to pass up a good deal.

If you got any questions as far as repairs, or questions or general re: hardwood flooring give me a holler.

Awesome good to know.
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TribalElder · 01-28-2013, 05:27 PM

Could definitely use a raise but doubt I will ever see it. Could be worse, I am greatful for steady employment. Need to kill off some of this debt I have going and I will be doing well. The Feds need to give me back my 1200. Fiscal cliff is a scam to get my loot

**Phobia** · 01-28-2013, 05:28 PM

Yeah - I'd say I'm affected. I used to get almost double what I currently charge to finish basements. I can't wait for things to right themselves so I can get back to better margins.

JoeyChuckles · 01-28-2013, 05:30 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the recession ended two plus years ago?

And I'm financially better than I have ever been.

01-28-2013, 12:35 PM
El Jefe Don't tread on me. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the peaches grow Casino cash: $136519	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, 04:59 PM	#81
CJizzles BOOM!1! Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $32776	I hope you guys got some great deals on hardwood flooring.
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01-28-2013, 05:08 PM	#85
CJizzles BOOM!1! Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $32776	Some times it is hard to pass up a good deal. If you got any questions as far as repairs, or questions or general re: hardwood flooring give me a holler.
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01-28-2013, 05:27 PM	#88
TribalElder The Osage Outlaw Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: late to the party Casino cash: $16760	Could definitely use a raise but doubt I will ever see it. Could be worse, I am greatful for steady employment. Need to kill off some of this debt I have going and I will be doing well. The Feds need to give me back my 1200. Fiscal cliff is a scam to get my loot __________________
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01-28-2013, 05:28 PM	#89
Phobia Together is Powerful Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $2115227111	Yeah - I'd say I'm affected. I used to get almost double what I currently charge to finish basements. I can't wait for things to right themselves so I can get back to better margins.
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01-28-2013, 05:30 PM	#90
JoeyChuckles It's my first day... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South KC Casino cash: $74493	If I'm not mistaken, the recession ended two plus years ago? And I'm financially better than I have ever been.
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