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Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:50 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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Tell me about being poor
Literally, it's not that bad. People will literally feel sorry for you and help if you learn how to subtly beg. You can even literally participate in luxury type activities by getting others to literally donate them to you. Learning how to literally produce tears on demand is key. Finally, you must learn how to take advantage of literally every government handout you can find.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:51 am to GreatLakesTiger24
I was poor as a kid. It sucked. Basically just ate bullshite, played outside a lot, spent lots of time at the laundromat with Mom, etc
Also student loaned my way through college and working full time. Was about as poor as you can get.
Things have changed due to hard work and luck.
Also student loaned my way through college and working full time. Was about as poor as you can get.
Things have changed due to hard work and luck.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:51 am to Boudreaux35
"I'm literally a tax payer"
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:51 am to GreatLakesTiger24
She said that ?
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:52 am to GreatLakesTiger24
I had to buy a used Gulfstream.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:52 am to GreatLakesTiger24
It would be a great idea to have every "priviledged" adoloscent live in poor conditions for about a month.
This is so they can appreciate the things that they do have.
This is so they can appreciate the things that they do have.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:53 am to NIH
Not verbatim
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:56 am to GreatLakesTiger24
I read her newest posts. In what way is she a business owner?
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:58 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Didn't think I was poor growing up, but looking back on my childhood...ya we were poor as shite
How was I supposed to know cream of wheat wasn't a normal dinner?
Mom straight up told me college was only going to happen if I paid for it.
How was I supposed to know cream of wheat wasn't a normal dinner?
Mom straight up told me college was only going to happen if I paid for it.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:04 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Theres very little true poverty in the US. You need to go to another country to see it.
I'm guessing you didnt know this?
I'm guessing you didnt know this?
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:05 pm to Centinel
Now I know what my mom made when I was younger. My dad worked, but eventually quit to pursue his dream as an author (it was a mutual decision).
I have no clue how my mom kept the lights on and fed 3 kids. We never looked at ourselves as poor either.
I make significantly more now than she did, and I'm single with no kids and can't imagine having one child.
My mother is Jesus.
I have no clue how my mom kept the lights on and fed 3 kids. We never looked at ourselves as poor either.
I make significantly more now than she did, and I'm single with no kids and can't imagine having one child.
My mother is Jesus.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:06 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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I don't see anyone making fun of others
Post your tax filings and let's get this party started.
This post was edited on 7/13/17 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:10 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:11 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
After I got out of the Army my wife and I struggled quite a bit. I had exactly enough money for my bills down to the dollar. After I got paid we couldn't even go to McDonalds as a luxury.
Once some unexpected expense came up and we ended up eating nothing but potatoes for two weeks. It's all we had the money for. I didn't borrow anything from anyone to get through it and didn't really tell anyone about it.
I didn't like it and worked pretty much day and night to get out of the situation. At one point I held a full time construction job, went to school 4 nights a week from 6 until 10 and had a third job that was effectively 20 hours of work on the weekends. I did that for almost a year.
I was broke but I wasn't "poor". I look back on the time with fondness. I wouldn't want to do it again but it helped build character and drive a positive work ethic.
The downside is that I pretty much became a workaholic at that point and it changed who I was. I used to be real laid back and quite interested in leisure. Now I have to make myself take a break even though it's been 25 years and I'm pretty comfortable.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:11 pm to Boudreaux35
quote:
Literally, it's not that bad. People will literally feel sorry for you and help if you learn how to subtly beg. You can even literally participate in luxury type activities by getting others to literally donate them to you. Learning how to literally produce tears on demand is key. Finally, you must learn how to take advantage of literally every government handout you can find.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:12 pm to Centinel
Honestly, being poor had benefits. Back then there was no internet, cell phones, ESPN etc.
We raised cattle and hogs and crops. For fun we hunted and fished. If you wanted a toy you made you own or played sports. Cut your own firewood. Things were much simpler and there was always time to visit.
The money is nice but if I had a choice I would go back in the blink of an eye.
We raised cattle and hogs and crops. For fun we hunted and fished. If you wanted a toy you made you own or played sports. Cut your own firewood. Things were much simpler and there was always time to visit.
The money is nice but if I had a choice I would go back in the blink of an eye.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:12 pm to NYNolaguy1
quote:
Theres very little true poverty in the US. You need to go to another country to see it.
Not sure if you're being serious or not, but this is a very true statement.
I made the comment above about growing up poor, but I always had a roof over my head, clothes to wear, and food to eat.
Seriously opened my eyes once I started traveling and seeing what poor really was.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:13 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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Do/did you eat ramen everyday? live in the ghetto? Go without power?
Sounds like college. Good times
Posted on 7/13/17 at 12:13 pm to SNAPPERHEAD
You can still do all of that and not pay for an expensive cell phone and cable
And have money
And have money
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