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How do people let themselves get into such dire straits financially?
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:21 pm
Here's the situation: the doorbell just rang and it's my neighbor from a few houses down. I've known her for the few years I've lived here. Apparently her husband got laid off three weeks ago (I think he's in security) and hasn't been able to find another job. She came to my door (and other's doors as well) asking if there was anything she could do around the house/yard for cash. She said that they are low on money for food and gasoline. I didn't have any work for her, but I did give her some money. She was very "hat in hand" and I know she was being honest about her situation.
Now, she and her husband have three kids. How do you let yourself get to this point? I mean, she didn't put any money in savings at any point? She doesn't have the money to feed her kids? I just don't understand it. How do you have a family and not have some cash tucked away "just in case"?
I'm not judging, I'm just honestly wondering how that happens.
TL;DR Neighbor came to door asking for money because her husband got laid off and they can't afford food.
Now, she and her husband have three kids. How do you let yourself get to this point? I mean, she didn't put any money in savings at any point? She doesn't have the money to feed her kids? I just don't understand it. How do you have a family and not have some cash tucked away "just in case"?
I'm not judging, I'm just honestly wondering how that happens.
TL;DR Neighbor came to door asking for money because her husband got laid off and they can't afford food.
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Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:22 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Because I want the new iphone.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:22 pm to lsuwontonwrap
What kind of vehicles do they drive?
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:23 pm to lsuwontonwrap
most people live check to check.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:23 pm to lsuwontonwrap
quote:
She came to my door (and other's doors as well) asking if there was anything she could do around the house/yard for cash.
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. I didn't have any work for her, but I did give her some money.
You could have probably gotten an HJ or something in return
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:23 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Because you touch yourself at night.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:23 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Pics of the neighbor?
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:23 pm to lsuwontonwrap
She was offering you a blowjob dumbass
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:24 pm to lsuwontonwrap
At least she's willing to work for it.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:24 pm to lsuwontonwrap
This doesn't happen in the country club
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:26 pm to lsuwontonwrap
That's what most Americans do. We live in a financially illiterate country where most do not have any savings at all.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:29 pm to lsuwontonwrap
eat out too much, buy more car than they can afford, more house than they can afford, too many children, too many vacations!
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:30 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Drugs and living beyond your means
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:31 pm to lsuwontonwrap
I saw a deaf lady living in a van with 3 kids once. Was hard to watch. She just seemed lost.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:32 pm to lsuwontonwrap
The common American has zero in savings. 3-6 months emergency fund is a foriegn language to most. It's pathetic and the reason this country is where it is. Those people vote $$$ instead of thought. As long as politicians play class warfare and pit successful Americans against those like your neighbor, people like President Obama get elected.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:38 pm to lsuwontonwrap
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dire straits financially?
Money for nothin' and chicks for free?
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:40 pm to lsuwontonwrap
I have a buddy who is absolutely terrible at managing his money. He called me for $60 to borrow. 3 days later he's in the mountains vacationing with his GF. Shops at Trader Joes and Whole Foods. Lives paycheck to paycheck.
He's 35
He's 35
Posted on 4/25/15 at 2:48 pm to lsuwontonwrap
What kind of cars do they have?
Posted on 4/25/15 at 3:14 pm to lsuwontonwrap
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I'm just honestly wondering how that happens.
Saving with multiple kids can be very hard, specially if you're not making a lot of money. An unexpected bill, like a medical expense or a major car repair, can be a disaster for even the most frugal families.
Fortunately, I'm not in that situation. Anymore.
Posted on 4/25/15 at 3:18 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Why can't he find another job?
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