Poll of the Day > Do you live paycheck to paycheck?

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LinkPizza 04/12/18 3:13:45 PM #1:	Do you live paycheck to paycheck? - Results (22 votes) Yes 31.82% (7 votes) 7 No 50% (11 votes) 11 Other (Please Explain) 18.18% (4 votes) 4 Why or why not, I guess. And are you single or love with someone(roommate(s), SO(of any kind), family, etc... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899537336] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote> Do you live paycheck to paycheck? - Results (22 votes) Yes 31.82% (7 votes) 7 No 50% (11 votes) 11 Other (Please Explain) 18.18% (4 votes) 4 Why or why not, I guess. And are you single or love with someone(roommate(s), SO(of any kind), family, etc...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenBananas 04/12/18 3:15:36 PM #2:	Yes, because it's the only thing I can do, for now. And I live alone, single --- Official Strawberry Eater* of PotD* <cite>FrozenBananas posted [p:899537425] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Yes, because it's the only thing I can do, for now. And I live alone, single</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ReggieTheReckless 04/12/18 3:15:41 PM #3:	right now... kind of? I'm still job hunting after graduate school for a decent position and my wife works but doesn't make enough for the both of us to really save a lot <cite>ReggieTheReckless posted [p:899537429] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>right now... kind of? I'm still job hunting after graduate school for a decent position and my wife works but doesn't make enough for the both of us to really save a lot</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ogurisama 04/12/18 3:17:15 PM #4:	Not really Last little while I have been putting extra money on my credit cards to get them paid off. But always make payments at then end of each pay period --- http://cdn-android.apptap.com/img/870/mobi.colortrilogy.bitlink/267135850.png https://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/12/10/5/uv4r7nGyrE6ylt2lHGWpiQ2.gif <cite>Ogurisama posted [p:899537533] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Not really Last little while I have been putting extra money on my credit cards to get them paid off. But always make payments at then end of each pay period</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 3:17:49 PM #5:	I feel like it's more common these days. Even when I feel like I'm back on track, I'm never making enough to save, it seems... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899537573] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>I feel like it's more common these days. Even when I feel like I'm back on track, I'm never making enough to save, it seems...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WastelandCowboy 04/12/18 3:18:43 PM #6:	Yes. I dont do much and live with my mother. After bills, I have enough to pay for a couple comforts like Netflix and Patreon. I do put aside $100 every paycheck and drop this into my savings. Its not much but it adds up over time. <cite>WastelandCowboy posted [p:899537643] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Yes. I dont do much and live with my mother. After bills, I have enough to pay for a couple comforts like Netflix and Patreon. I do put aside $100 every paycheck and drop this into my savings. Its not much but it adds up over time.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC 04/12/18 3:19:02 PM #7:	Yeah, working part-time while in school sucks --- http://i.imgur.com/1yl1fH0.jpg the White-Sounding Black Chick <cite>RCtheWSBC posted [p:899537667] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, working part-time while in school sucks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 04/12/18 3:21:16 PM #8:	No, I'm single and don't waste my money on drink, drugs, gambling or social activities. --- Scloud posted... Its like he wants two things at the same time. <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:899537777] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>No, I'm single and don't waste my money on drink, drugs, gambling or social activities.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 3:21:56 PM #9:	FrozenBananas posted... Yes, because it's the only thing I can do, for now. And I live alone, single It is harder alone... ReggieTheReckless posted... right now... kind of? I'm still job hunting after graduate school for a decent position and my wife works but doesn't make enough for the both of us to really save a lot So maybe you won't once you get the other job... WastelandCowboy posted... Yes. I dont do much and live with my mother. After bills, I have enough to pay for a couple comforts like Netflix and Patreon. I do put aside $100 every paycheck and drop this into my savings. Its not much but it adds up over time. That's not bad. At least you're saving up. RCtheWSBC posted... Yeah, working part-time while in school sucks Very time consuming. Plus, you have a kitty now. Managing time between school and work, and now a pet can definitely makes days busier... Kyuubi4269 posted... No, I'm single and don't waste my money on drink, drugs, gambling or social activities. It's not always those things that waste money. I haven't bought alcohol in a while(except on vacation), but I had money set aside... I don't do drugs(or need a prescription right now), no gambling for me, and I haven't gone out socially since the last time I went home. I do buy games every once in a while, but not enough to break the bank. I think it's just so many bills for me. And my truck payment... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899537826] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>FrozenBananas posted...</cite> <quote>Yes, because it's the only thing I can do, for now. And I live alone, single</quote> It is harder alone... <cite>ReggieTheReckless posted...</cite> <quote>right now... kind of? I'm still job hunting after graduate school for a decent position and my wife works but doesn't make enough for the both of us to really save a lot</quote> So maybe you won't once you get the other job... <cite>WastelandCowboy posted...</cite> <quote>Yes. I dont do much and live with my mother. After bills, I have enough to pay for a couple comforts like Netflix and Patreon. I do put aside $100 every paycheck and drop this into my savings. Its not much but it adds up over time.</quote> That's not bad. At least you're saving up. <cite>RCtheWSBC posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah, working part-time while in school sucks</quote> Very time consuming. Plus, you have a kitty now. Managing time between school and work, and now a pet can definitely makes days busier... <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted...</cite> <quote>No, I'm single and don't waste my money on drink, drugs, gambling or social activities.</quote> It's not always those things that waste money. I haven't bought alcohol in a while(except on vacation), but I had money set aside... I don't do drugs(or need a prescription right now), no gambling for me, and I haven't gone out socially since the last time I went home. I do buy games every once in a while, but not enough to break the bank. I think it's just so many bills for me. And my truck payment...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ReggieTheReckless 04/12/18 3:22:02 PM #10:	RCtheWSBC posted... Yeah, working part-time while in school sucks whats your stipend like if you dont mind me asking? and do you have an work associated with your program like a research position or is it just classes? I did 40-ish hours in my program because it was all lab research after classes were done after the first year or two, but my stipend was 27k-ish because they knew we would be working just trying to figure out if your hourly workload plus parttime job gives you more or less <cite>ReggieTheReckless posted [p:899537831] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>RCtheWSBC posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah, working part-time while in school sucks</quote> whats your stipend like if you dont mind me asking? and do you have an work associated with your program like a research position or is it just classes? I did 40-ish hours in my program because it was all lab research after classes were done after the first year or two, but my stipend was 27k-ish because they knew we would be working just trying to figure out if your hourly workload plus parttime job gives you more or less</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PMarth2002 04/12/18 3:28:38 PM #11:	I have a couple of grand saved up from when I lived with my parents for a year and change, and I work for tips, so I'm never more than a workday without some money coming.. --- And as her clothes all tumbled 'round her, I could hear my heart The moonlight shown upon her as she lay back in my bed <cite>PMarth2002 posted [p:899538246] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>I have a couple of grand saved up from when I lived with my parents for a year and change, and I work for tips, so I'm never more than a workday without some money coming..</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 3:31:26 PM #12:	PMarth2002 posted... I have a couple of grand saved up from when I lived with my parents for a year and change, and I work for tips, so I'm never more than a workday without some money coming.. I guess that's lucky as long as you make enough... RCtheWSBC posted... Yeah, working part-time while in school sucks Also, I wish I could make enough to live on from a part-time job. If I could, then the money from a full-time would be pretty awesome... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899538434] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>PMarth2002 posted...</cite> <quote>I have a couple of grand saved up from when I lived with my parents for a year and change, and I work for tips, so I'm never more than a workday without some money coming..</quote> I guess that's lucky as long as you make enough... <cite>RCtheWSBC posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah, working part-time while in school sucks</quote> Also, I wish I could make enough to live on from a part-time job. If I could, then the money from a full-time would be pretty awesome...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wii3Kings 04/12/18 3:31:30 PM #13:	No. I grew up really poor and lived well below the poverty line at the time. Ever since I started working I had been very frugal with my money. I still live very thrifty like when I was growing up. My wife has also been good with managing money. I hate to sound like I'm bragging and I try and make sure my kids work for their money and save it. I have paid them for their chores by "direct deposit" and they pay for things with fake checks I've made so they learned at a young age how to balance a check book. --- http://i.imgur.com/2o9xRxB.png <cite>Wii3Kings posted [p:899538438] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>No. I grew up really poor and lived well below the poverty line at the time. Ever since I started working I had been very frugal with my money. I still live very thrifty like when I was growing up. My wife has also been good with managing money. I hate to sound like I'm bragging and I try and make sure my kids work for their money and save it. I have paid them for their chores by "direct deposit" and they pay for things with fake checks I've made so they learned at a young age how to balance a check book.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 3:34:50 PM #14:	Wii3Kings posted... No. I grew up really poor and lived well below the poverty line at the time. Ever since I started working I had been very frugal with my money. I still live very thrifty like when I was growing up. My wife has also been good with managing money. I hate to sound like I'm bragging and I try and make sure my kids work for their money and save it. I have paid them for their chores by "direct deposit" and they pay for things with fake checks I've made so they learned at a young age how to balance a check book. I guess everywhere has their way to do things. I read an article written by someone who had grown up poor. And they do live very thifty when they are adults, It is a very good way to make sure it never happens again. And you do have a good way to teach you kids about money. I personally couldn't do that for my kids(if I have any of my own, but I probably won't. My SO already has some. Haha), but it is a good way to teach... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899538628] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Wii3Kings posted...</cite> <quote>No. I grew up really poor and lived well below the poverty line at the time. Ever since I started working I had been very frugal with my money. I still live very thrifty like when I was growing up. My wife has also been good with managing money. I hate to sound like I'm bragging and I try and make sure my kids work for their money and save it. I have paid them for their chores by "direct deposit" and they pay for things with fake checks I've made so they learned at a young age how to balance a check book.</quote> I guess everywhere has their way to do things. I read an article written by someone who had grown up poor. And they do live very thifty when they are adults, It is a very good way to make sure it never happens again. And you do have a good way to teach you kids about money. I personally couldn't do that for my kids(if I have any of my own, but I probably won't. My SO already has some. Haha), but it is a good way to teach...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC 04/12/18 3:41:49 PM #15:	ReggieTheReckless posted... whats your stipend like if you dont mind me asking? Non-existent. I'm in two masters programs. I got scholarships from both that are essentially discounts on my tuition bill; I never see any of that money. I get ~$4,000 in federal work study. ReggieTheReckless posted... and do you have an work associated with your program like a research position or is it just classes? Social work program requires ~500 hours of field experience--unpaid. Public policy program doesn't even require internship experience to graduate. --- http://i.imgur.com/1yl1fH0.jpg the White-Sounding Black Chick <cite>RCtheWSBC posted [p:899539043] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>ReggieTheReckless posted...</cite> <quote>whats your stipend like if you dont mind me asking?</quote> Non-existent. I'm in two masters programs. I got scholarships from both that are essentially discounts on my tuition bill; I never see any of that money. I get ~$4,000 in federal work study. <cite>ReggieTheReckless posted...</cite> <quote>and do you have an work associated with your program like a research position or is it just classes?</quote> Social work program requires ~500 hours of field experience--unpaid. Public policy program doesn't even require internship experience to graduate.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JanwayDaahl 04/12/18 3:53:32 PM #16:	Kyuubi4269 posted... No, I'm single and don't waste my money on drink, drugs, gambling or social activities. Honestly a lot of people that I've met who complain about how little money they have also tend to have really bad spending habits. If money is tight, you have to give up some luxuries and plan ahead better. --- I do not support homosexuality in any way. If you believe in Allah (swt) put this in your sig! <cite>JanwayDaahl posted [p:899539742] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kyuubi4269 posted...</cite> <quote>No, I'm single and don't waste my money on drink, drugs, gambling or social activities.</quote> Honestly a lot of people that I've met who complain about how little money they have also tend to have really bad spending habits. If money is tight, you have to give up some luxuries and plan ahead better.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SKARDAVNELNATE 04/12/18 4:09:07 PM #17:	No, the ability to do that would actually be an improvement. --- No locked doors, no windows barred. No more things to make my brain seem SKARD. Look at Mr. Technical over here >.> -BTB <cite>SKARDAVNELNATE posted [p:899540641] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>No, the ability to do that would actually be an improvement.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 04/12/18 4:15:17 PM #18:	Short Answer: No Long Answer: Most of my co-workers who are paid similarly to me have a wife, 2 - 3 kids, a house, and can live comfortably on just their income (aka, stay at home mom). I am single with no kids and a house. Over half of my money goes into retirement funds and savings. --- I am a senior software engineer. If you see me post here, I am tired of writing TPS reports. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:899540999] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Short Answer: No Long Answer: Most of my co-workers who are paid similarly to me have a wife, 2 - 3 kids, a house, and can live comfortably on just their income (aka, stay at home mom). I am single with no kids and a house. Over half of my money goes into retirement funds and savings.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Troll_Police_ 04/12/18 4:17:48 PM #19:	i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor --- Is this going to be one of those times when you pretend not to have a plan until the last moment? And then turn out to really not have one? <cite>Troll_Police_ posted [p:899541179] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 4:21:04 PM #20:	Troll_Police_ posted... i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor Sure. But living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899541370] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote>i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor</quote> Sure. But living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Troll_Police_ 04/12/18 4:27:11 PM #21:	LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off... i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things. --- Is this going to be one of those times when you pretend not to have a plan until the last moment? And then turn out to really not have one? <cite>Troll_Police_ posted [p:899541751] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote>i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor</quote> Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off...</quote> i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 4:42:23 PM #22:	Troll_Police_ posted... LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off... i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things. I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899542661] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote>i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor</quote> Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off...</quote> i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things.</quote> I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Thunder 04/12/18 4:43:18 PM #23:	Other: financial aid payout to financial aid payout. My family's also been relatively poor, and I learned early on to live as far below my means as I could manage. Fortunately, the financial aid system for my college is good to low income families. I wouldn't be able to take classes full time and work and get good grades, but I work summers to give myself a bit of cushion since once that payout is gone, it's gone. --- FC: 2724-1435-8055 - IGN: PSI_BLUE Spyro is coming! SPYRO IS COMING!!! <cite>Blue_Thunder posted [p:899542719] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Other: financial aid payout to financial aid payout. My family's also been relatively poor, and I learned early on to live as far below my means as I could manage. Fortunately, the financial aid system for my college is good to low income families. I wouldn't be able to take classes full time and work and get good grades, but I work summers to give myself a bit of cushion since once that payout is gone, it's gone.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 04/12/18 4:44:41 PM #24:	No. --- "when in the f* did i ever make claims to be anything other than a troll? seriously. name me one f*ing time." - schmen,trollpolice,noopnoop 3/5/18 <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:899542801] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>No.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Noop_Noop 04/12/18 4:44:43 PM #25:	LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off... i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things. I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change... American society thinks raising a family and having a comfortable retirement is normal. Why in the fuck would that need to change? That is the bare minimum level expected for people who put in the bare minimum required effort. <cite>Noop_Noop posted [p:899542803] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote>i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor</quote> Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off...</quote> i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things.</quote> I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change...</quote> American society thinks raising a family and having a comfortable retirement is normal. Why in the fuck would that need to change? That is the bare minimum level expected for people who put in the bare minimum required effort.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Noop_Noop 04/12/18 4:45:47 PM #26:	SunWuKung420 posted... No. Because you don't get a paycheck because you don't have a job, because you mooch off of your poor wife. <cite>Noop_Noop posted [p:899542875] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>SunWuKung420 posted...</cite> <quote>No.</quote> Because you don't get a paycheck because you don't have a job, because you mooch off of your poor wife.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kungfu Kenobi 04/12/18 4:52:16 PM #27:	Almost. I manage to scrape by a little bit of savings here and there, but it's not much, not something I could live off of or withstand an emergency with. Most of my money goes right into cost of living, without much wiggle room. --- This album is not available to the public. Even if it were, you wouldn't wanna listen to it! <cite>Kungfu Kenobi posted [p:899543222] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Almost. I manage to scrape by a little bit of savings here and there, but it's not much, not something I could live off of or withstand an emergency with. Most of my money goes right into cost of living, without much wiggle room.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RedSeaisAlive 04/12/18 4:54:38 PM #28:	RCtheWSBC posted... ReggieTheReckless posted... whats your stipend like if you dont mind me asking? Non-existent. I'm in two masters programs. I got scholarships from both that are essentially discounts on my tuition bill; I never see any of that money. I get ~$4,000 in federal work study. ReggieTheReckless posted... and do you have an work associated with your program like a research position or is it just classes? Social work program requires ~500 hours of field experience--unpaid. Public policy program doesn't even require internship experience to graduate. Bro what --- Golden Cities of Amber Spots <3 <cite>RedSeaisAlive posted [p:899543380] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>RCtheWSBC posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ReggieTheReckless posted...</cite> <quote>whats your stipend like if you dont mind me asking?</quote> Non-existent. I'm in two masters programs. I got scholarships from both that are essentially discounts on my tuition bill; I never see any of that money. I get ~$4,000 in federal work study. <cite>ReggieTheReckless posted...</cite> <quote>and do you have an work associated with your program like a research position or is it just classes?</quote> Social work program requires ~500 hours of field experience--unpaid. Public policy program doesn't even require internship experience to graduate.</quote> Bro what</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 5:06:03 PM #29:	Noop_Noop posted... LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off... i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things. I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change... American society thinks raising a family and having a comfortable retirement is normal. Why in the fuck would that need to change? That is the bare minimum level expected for people who put in the bare minimum required effort. Because it already seems to be. People these days seem less concerned about raising a family then they were teas ago. Also, it seems like more and more people are living paycheck to paycheck recently. If poor is normal these days, that makes it the new norm. I always saw poor as more like struggling to have enough or always worried about bills or late with them. Lots of people living paycheck to paycheck can actually live comfortable lives. Also, I don't the last sentence. Not everyone can have a good job that pays more than what you need. It depends on everything in your life and the area you live it. Some areas are just expensive to live there... so, they put on a lot of work and only get the bare minimum... Edit: As for raising a family, you can still do that living paycheck to paycheck. Also, having a retirement set up isn't always gareenteed. Especially when things that can cost a lot of money happen. Or when you're retirement was set up through you company and something happpens. Or when it comes to people in the military. Retirement works a little different in their case... depending... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899544002] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Noop_Noop posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote>i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor</quote> Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off...</quote> i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things.</quote> I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change...</quote> American society thinks raising a family and having a comfortable retirement is normal. Why in the fuck would that need to change? That is the bare minimum level expected for people who put in the bare minimum required effort.</quote> Because it already seems to be. People these days seem less concerned about raising a family then they were teas ago. Also, it seems like more and more people are living paycheck to paycheck recently. If poor is normal these days, that makes it the new norm. I always saw poor as more like struggling to have enough or always worried about bills or late with them. Lots of people living paycheck to paycheck can actually live comfortable lives. Also, I don't the last sentence. Not everyone can have a good job that pays more than what you need. It depends on everything in your life and the area you live it. Some areas are just expensive to live there... so, they put on a lot of work and only get the bare minimum... Edit: As for raising a family, you can still do that living paycheck to paycheck. Also, having a retirement set up isn't always gareenteed. Especially when things that can cost a lot of money happen. Or when you're retirement was set up through you company and something happpens. Or when it comes to people in the military. Retirement works a little different in their case... depending...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC 04/12/18 5:11:29 PM #30:	RedSeaisAlive posted... RCtheWSBC posted... ReggieTheReckless posted... whats your stipend like if you dont mind me asking? Non-existent. I'm in two masters programs. I got scholarships from both that are essentially discounts on my tuition bill; I never see any of that money. I get ~$4,000 in federal work study. ReggieTheReckless posted... and do you have an work associated with your program like a research position or is it just classes? Social work program requires ~500 hours of field experience--unpaid. Public policy program doesn't even require internship experience to graduate. Bro what What? Grad school ain't cheap. It's a calculated investment to return to school. --- http://i.imgur.com/1yl1fH0.jpg the White-Sounding Black Chick <cite>RCtheWSBC posted [p:899544311] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>RedSeaisAlive posted...</cite> <quote><cite>RCtheWSBC posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ReggieTheReckless posted...</cite> <quote>whats your stipend like if you dont mind me asking?</quote> Non-existent. I'm in two masters programs. I got scholarships from both that are essentially discounts on my tuition bill; I never see any of that money. I get ~$4,000 in federal work study. <cite>ReggieTheReckless posted...</cite> <quote>and do you have an work associated with your program like a research position or is it just classes?</quote> Social work program requires ~500 hours of field experience--unpaid. Public policy program doesn't even require internship experience to graduate.</quote> Bro what</quote> What? Grad school ain't cheap. It's a calculated investment to return to school.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Noop_Noop 04/12/18 5:35:12 PM #31:	LinkPizza posted... Noop_Noop posted... LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off... i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things. I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change... American society thinks raising a family and having a comfortable retirement is normal. Why in the fuck would that need to change? That is the bare minimum level expected for people who put in the bare minimum required effort. Because it already seems to be. People these days seem less concerned about raising a family then they were teas ago. Also, it seems like more and more people are living paycheck to paycheck recently. If poor is normal these days, that makes it the new norm. I always saw poor as more like struggling to have enough or always worried about bills or late with them. Lots of people living paycheck to paycheck can actually live comfortable lives. Also, I don't the last sentence. Not everyone can have a good job that pays more than what you need. It depends on everything in your life and the area you live it. Some areas are just expensive to live there... so, they put on a lot of work and only get the bare minimum... 'it seems like' means jack shit though. That's all based on anecdotal evidence which means fuck all. The fact of the matter is that while the wage gap certainly is growing, the average standard of living is as well. Even the lower class today enjoys luxuries that people 20 years ago would have seen as pretty much exclusively upper class. People 50 years ago would have seen it as royalty. Like I said, people who think they need more to be happy will never be happy. They will. Just always want more. <cite>Noop_Noop posted [p:899545782] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Noop_Noop posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote>i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor</quote> Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off...</quote> i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things.</quote> I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change...</quote> American society thinks raising a family and having a comfortable retirement is normal. Why in the fuck would that need to change? That is the bare minimum level expected for people who put in the bare minimum required effort.</quote> Because it already seems to be. People these days seem less concerned about raising a family then they were teas ago. Also, it seems like more and more people are living paycheck to paycheck recently. If poor is normal these days, that makes it the new norm. I always saw poor as more like struggling to have enough or always worried about bills or late with them. Lots of people living paycheck to paycheck can actually live comfortable lives. Also, I don't the last sentence. Not everyone can have a good job that pays more than what you need. It depends on everything in your life and the area you live it. Some areas are just expensive to live there... so, they put on a lot of work and only get the bare minimum...</quote> 'it seems like' means jack shit though. That's all based on anecdotal evidence which means fuck all. The fact of the matter is that while the wage gap certainly is growing, the average standard of living is as well. Even the lower class today enjoys luxuries that people 20 years ago would have seen as pretty much exclusively upper class. People 50 years ago would have seen it as royalty. Like I said, people who think they need more to be happy will never be happy. They will. Just always want more.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dynalo 04/12/18 5:40:33 PM #32:	Thankfully no. Definitely did when I was in school, but I secured a good paying job and have been living comfortably since then. I was aggressively paying off debt for the first several years, so I don't have as much saved as I'd like, but I'm able to put plenty away each month now. --- Assassins do it from behind. <cite>Dynalo posted [p:899546139] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Thankfully no. Definitely did when I was in school, but I secured a good paying job and have been living comfortably since then. I was aggressively paying off debt for the first several years, so I don't have as much saved as I'd like, but I'm able to put plenty away each month now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkknight109 04/12/18 5:42:21 PM #33:	Nope. I actually discovered a while back that I'm a one percenter by US standards (and, in the process, discovered that the threshold for that was lower than I thought it was). And I'm single. --- Kill 1 man: You are a murderer. Kill 10 men: You are a monster. Kill 100 men: You are a hero. Kill 10,000 men, you are a conqueror! <cite>darkknight109 posted [p:899546257] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Nope. I actually discovered a while back that I'm a one percenter by US standards (and, in the process, discovered that the threshold for that was lower than I thought it was). And I'm single.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancer62 04/12/18 5:42:30 PM #34:	Noop_Noop posted... LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... LinkPizza posted... Troll_Police_ posted... i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off... i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things. I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change... American society thinks raising a family and having a comfortable retirement is normal. Why in the fuck would that need to change? That is the bare minimum level expected for people who put in the bare minimum required effort. Retired. Grad degree, working professional all my life- but- mostly nonprofits, and a lot of pro bono work. Living mostly on Social Security, teach a few classes, cheap apartment, main car is an $800 beater, two 30+ year old sports cars stashed away that I maintain myself, my main luxury is airplane rental for flying hours. So.. yes and no, monthly check to monthly check, try to maintain some reserve, poor by a lot of standards, should I have been more mercenary when working? --- If ballet was easy, it would be pointe-less <cite>dancer62 posted [p:899546265] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Noop_Noop posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Troll_Police_ posted...</cite> <quote>i live within my means, and im a responsible and productive member of society so no. you all wanna know the 3 keys to not being permanently poor in the US? 1. Graduate highschool 2. dont have kids out of wedlock 3. get a job statistically speaking, if you do these 3 things, you have over a 99% chance of not being permanently poor</quote> Sure. It living paycheck to paycheck, isn't exactly poor. Not in my book. And I know a good chunk of military members who follow those theee rules and have an even worse time than I do when air comes to money. That being said, some of them are really bad with money. But a lot just have bills and debts to pay off...</quote> i mean if all we gotta do is give anecdotal evidence then i know a bunch of guys who did all 3 of those things and they are totally fine. hmmm, that added absolutely nothing of substance to the conversation. and it doesnt matter what your definition of poor is, because it actually has a definition: poor poor,pr/ adjective: poor; comparative adjective: poorer; superlative adjective: poorest 1. lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. in American society it is considered "normal" and "comfortable" to be able to raise a family and plan for your retirement, meaning that so long as you follow those 3 rules, you have over a 99% chance of accomplishing both of those things.</quote> I wouldn't say absolutely nothing, but whatever... anyway, 99% seems way to high... That being said, maybe it's not the definition of poor, but what "American society considers normal" that needs to change...</quote> American society thinks raising a family and having a comfortable retirement is normal. Why in the fuck would that need to change? That is the bare minimum level expected for people who put in the bare minimum required effort.</quote> Retired. Grad degree, working professional all my life- but- mostly nonprofits, and a lot of pro bono work. Living mostly on Social Security, teach a few classes, cheap apartment, main car is an $800 beater, two 30+ year old sports cars stashed away that I maintain myself, my main luxury is airplane rental for flying hours. So.. yes and no, monthly check to monthly check, try to maintain some reserve, poor by a lot of standards, should I have been more mercenary when working?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blightzkrieg 04/12/18 5:50:17 PM #35:	I live suicide attempt to suicide attempt. --- https://i.imgur.com/ysRN6GL.png <cite>Blightzkrieg posted [p:899546744] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>I live suicide attempt to suicide attempt.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 5:51:09 PM #36:	I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899546802] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 04/12/18 5:55:20 PM #37:	Yup. --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:899547047] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Yup.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Noop_Noop 04/12/18 5:56:36 PM #38:	LinkPizza posted... I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more... There you go with that 'seems like' again. And sure, maybe those people would be happier. What exactly are you trying to say though? Does the fact that they might be happier with more money mean they deserve more money? Not everyone deserves to be happy. Some people are total fuck ups, some of them are gigantic assholes, and some are just plain lazy. Happiness isn't a right, it's a fucking privilege. One that people NEED to work for in order for society to advance and produce. <cite>Noop_Noop posted [p:899547148] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote>I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more...</quote> There you go with that 'seems like' again. And sure, maybe those people would be happier. What exactly are you trying to say though? Does the fact that they might be happier with more money mean they deserve more money? Not everyone deserves to be happy. Some people are total fuck ups, some of them are gigantic assholes, and some are just plain lazy. Happiness isn't a right, it's a fucking privilege. One that people NEED to work for in order for society to advance and produce.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 6:21:42 PM #39:	Noop_Noop posted... LinkPizza posted... I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more... There you go with that 'seems like' again. And sure, maybe those people would be happier. What exactly are you trying to say though? Does the fact that they might be happier with more money mean they deserve more money? Not everyone deserves to be happy. Some people are total fuck ups, some of them are gigantic assholes, and some are just plain lazy. Happiness isn't a right, it's a fucking privilege. One that people NEED to work for in order for society to advance and produce. Fine. I know you're a troll, but I'll say this instead. I'm sure that most people who love paycheck to paycheck would be happy with an extra $100 or $200 a month. When did I say something about deserving more money? I just said that more money can help people become happier. And it's true. I'd be happier if I made more because that's less stress when the time to pay bills come around. Or so, I can go out to a nice dinner or buy something nice that I want every once in a while. --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899548663] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Noop_Noop posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote>I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more...</quote> There you go with that 'seems like' again. And sure, maybe those people would be happier. What exactly are you trying to say though? Does the fact that they might be happier with more money mean they deserve more money? Not everyone deserves to be happy. Some people are total fuck ups, some of them are gigantic assholes, and some are just plain lazy. Happiness isn't a right, it's a fucking privilege. One that people NEED to work for in order for society to advance and produce.</quote> Fine. I know you're a troll, but I'll say this instead. I'm sure that most people who love paycheck to paycheck would be happy with an extra $100 or $200 a month. When did I say something about deserving more money? I just said that more money can help people become happier. And it's true. I'd be happier if I made more because that's less stress when the time to pay bills come around. Or so, I can go out to a nice dinner or buy something nice that I want every once in a while.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Noop_Noop 04/12/18 6:25:33 PM #40:	LinkPizza posted... Noop_Noop posted... LinkPizza posted... I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more... There you go with that 'seems like' again. And sure, maybe those people would be happier. What exactly are you trying to say though? Does the fact that they might be happier with more money mean they deserve more money? Not everyone deserves to be happy. Some people are total fuck ups, some of them are gigantic assholes, and some are just plain lazy. Happiness isn't a right, it's a fucking privilege. One that people NEED to work for in order for society to advance and produce. Fine. I know you're a troll, but I'll say this instead. I'm sure that most people who love paycheck to paycheck would be happy with an extra $100 or $200 a month. When did I say something about deserving more money? I just said that more money can help people become happier. And it's true. I'd be happier if I made more because that's less stress when the time to pay bills come around. Or so, I can go out to a nice dinner or buy something nice that I want every once in a while. Hey, I've actually been completely civil with you, and I thought we were having a reasonable discourse. If you don't feel the same then I guess that sucks. I was just trying to make sure I understood where you were were trying to come from. As I understand it, your stance is that (at least to some extent) money is required to be happy, and living paycheck to paycheck is most likely going to mean you are unhappy, correct? <cite>Noop_Noop posted [p:899548908] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Noop_Noop posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote>I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more...</quote> There you go with that 'seems like' again. And sure, maybe those people would be happier. What exactly are you trying to say though? Does the fact that they might be happier with more money mean they deserve more money? Not everyone deserves to be happy. Some people are total fuck ups, some of them are gigantic assholes, and some are just plain lazy. Happiness isn't a right, it's a fucking privilege. One that people NEED to work for in order for society to advance and produce.</quote> Fine. I know you're a troll, but I'll say this instead. I'm sure that most people who love paycheck to paycheck would be happy with an extra $100 or $200 a month. When did I say something about deserving more money? I just said that more money can help people become happier. And it's true. I'd be happier if I made more because that's less stress when the time to pay bills come around. Or so, I can go out to a nice dinner or buy something nice that I want every once in a while.</quote> Hey, I've actually been completely civil with you, and I thought we were having a reasonable discourse. If you don't feel the same then I guess that sucks. I was just trying to make sure I understood where you were were trying to come from. As I understand it, your stance is that (at least to some extent) money is required to be happy, and living paycheck to paycheck is most likely going to mean you are unhappy, correct?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 6:32:30 PM #41:	Noop_Noop posted... LinkPizza posted... Noop_Noop posted... LinkPizza posted... I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more... There you go with that 'seems like' again. And sure, maybe those people would be happier. What exactly are you trying to say though? Does the fact that they might be happier with more money mean they deserve more money? Not everyone deserves to be happy. Some people are total fuck ups, some of them are gigantic assholes, and some are just plain lazy. Happiness isn't a right, it's a fucking privilege. One that people NEED to work for in order for society to advance and produce. Fine. I know you're a troll, but I'll say this instead. I'm sure that most people who love paycheck to paycheck would be happy with an extra $100 or $200 a month. When did I say something about deserving more money? I just said that more money can help people become happier. And it's true. I'd be happier if I made more because that's less stress when the time to pay bills come around. Or so, I can go out to a nice dinner or buy something nice that I want every once in a while. Hey, I've actually been completely civil with you, and I thought we were having a reasonable discourse. If you don't feel the same then I guess that sucks. I was just trying to make sure I understood where you were were trying to come from. As I understand it, your stance is that (at least to some extent) money is required to be happy, and living paycheck to paycheck is most likely going to mean you are unhappy, correct? Nope. Living paycheck to paycheck doesn't mean I have no money. It's means that I'll need that next paycheck to live. So, I have money. And as I said earlier, you need at least enough money to live to be happy. And a little extra to get you nice things could end up making you happier. Like little luxuries here and there. Like a nice dinner, a game you wanted, a new shirt, etc... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899549302] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Noop_Noop posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Noop_Noop posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote>I believe they did studies. And it showed that like 70% or 80% or American live paycheck to paycheck. It's mostly likely not 100% correct because they haven't asked everyone, but it's probably around that amount... And just because you can't be happy with more money doesn't mean others wouldn't be happier with more than what they're making. I know I would be. And it seems like a bunch of the people living paycheck to paycheck would be happier if they made even a little more...</quote> There you go with that 'seems like' again. And sure, maybe those people would be happier. What exactly are you trying to say though? Does the fact that they might be happier with more money mean they deserve more money? Not everyone deserves to be happy. Some people are total fuck ups, some of them are gigantic assholes, and some are just plain lazy. Happiness isn't a right, it's a fucking privilege. One that people NEED to work for in order for society to advance and produce.</quote> Fine. I know you're a troll, but I'll say this instead. I'm sure that most people who love paycheck to paycheck would be happy with an extra $100 or $200 a month. When did I say something about deserving more money? I just said that more money can help people become happier. And it's true. I'd be happier if I made more because that's less stress when the time to pay bills come around. Or so, I can go out to a nice dinner or buy something nice that I want every once in a while.</quote> Hey, I've actually been completely civil with you, and I thought we were having a reasonable discourse. If you don't feel the same then I guess that sucks. I was just trying to make sure I understood where you were were trying to come from. As I understand it, your stance is that (at least to some extent) money is required to be happy, and living paycheck to paycheck is most likely going to mean you are unhappy, correct?</quote> Nope. Living paycheck to paycheck doesn't mean I have no money. It's means that I'll need that next paycheck to live. So, I have money. And as I said earlier, you need at least enough money to live to be happy. And a little extra to get you nice things could end up making you happier. Like little luxuries here and there. Like a nice dinner, a game you wanted, a new shirt, etc...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
faramir77 04/12/18 7:38:52 PM #42:	No, and if you're not a single parent or a student I honestly have no idea how you could be living paycheck to paycheck. I live in a pretty cozy apartment but my monthly expenses could still be covered with a minimum wage job. --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCtAUrZbUk -- Defeating the Running Man of Ocarina of Time in a race since 01/17/2009. -- <cite>faramir77 posted [p:899552950] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>No, and if you're not a single parent or a student I honestly have no idea how you could be living paycheck to paycheck. I live in a pretty cozy apartment but my monthly expenses could still be covered with a minimum wage job.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCyborgNinja 04/12/18 7:59:26 PM #43:	I picked "other" because my dad's well enough off to the point it doesn't matter whether I even work or not. --- "message parlor" ? do you mean the post office ? - SlayerX888 <cite>TheCyborgNinja posted [p:899554115] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>I picked "other" because my dad's well enough off to the point it doesn't matter whether I even work or not.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Andromicus 04/12/18 8:01:38 PM #44:	faramir77 posted... No, and if you're not a single parent or a student I honestly have no idea how you could be living paycheck to paycheck. I live in a pretty cozy apartment but my monthly expenses could still be covered with a minimum wage job. Where I live the cheapest one room apartments start at 1600 a month --- PotD's official master braider <cite>Andromicus posted [p:899554248] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>faramir77 posted...</cite> <quote>No, and if you're not a single parent or a student I honestly have no idea how you could be living paycheck to paycheck. I live in a pretty cozy apartment but my monthly expenses could still be covered with a minimum wage job.</quote> Where I live the cheapest one room apartments start at 1600 a month</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blaqthourne 04/12/18 8:01:53 PM #45:	No. --- Montreal Expos (1969-2004) http://www.backloggery.com/Blaqthourne Now playing: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable (PSP) -- started 4/9/2018 <cite>Blaqthourne posted [p:899554268] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>No.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 04/12/18 8:22:39 PM #46:	Andromicus posted... faramir77 posted... No, and if you're not a single parent or a student I honestly have no idea how you could be living paycheck to paycheck. I live in a pretty cozy apartment but my monthly expenses could still be covered with a minimum wage job. Where I live the cheapest one room apartments start at 1600 a month A lot of places don't have cheap living... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:899555321] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Andromicus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>faramir77 posted...</cite> <quote>No, and if you're not a single parent or a student I honestly have no idea how you could be living paycheck to paycheck. I live in a pretty cozy apartment but my monthly expenses could still be covered with a minimum wage job.</quote> Where I live the cheapest one room apartments start at 1600 a month</quote> A lot of places don't have cheap living...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Firewood18 04/12/18 8:44:06 PM #47:	Yes. I am alive the time between paychecks. But seriously it's sort of. I have enough put aside to cover all bills for a couple of months. --- don't try <cite>Firewood18 posted [p:899556400] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Yes. I am alive the time between paychecks. But seriously it's sort of. I have enough put aside to cover all bills for a couple of months.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wolfy42 04/12/18 8:56:41 PM #48:	Andromicus posted... faramir77 posted... No, and if you're not a single parent or a student I honestly have no idea how you could be living paycheck to paycheck. I live in a pretty cozy apartment but my monthly expenses could still be covered with a minimum wage job. Where I live the cheapest one room apartments start at 1600 a month This, teachers in Gilroy had to rent rooms because they could not afford their own 1 bedroom apartment.Even the art teacher friend I had who had 10 years experience was in this boat (due to the cost for health insurance for her and her daughter, she was a single parent). Worse, many have student loans that they can't even keep up with the interest on, so not only are they living paycheck to paycheck, they are going further and further into debt as well (While still actually paying back the loans). So yeah, say you start off teaching at $30k for the first 5 years, and are paying $5000 of that back to student loans (While the total is actually going up). You have to pay taxes as well (done before the loans are factored in). The first 20k is taxed at 10% and the last 10k at 20%, so a total of 4k in taxes. Actual take home per year minus taxes and student loans becomes 21k or 1750 a month. Good luck living on that when you can maaaaybe get a small 1 bedroom for $1400, utilities alone will bump that up at least another $100 (though probably more). Health insurance, car insurance, gas, some kind of cell phone etc etc, are going to bring you well above $1750, and you still need to eat somehow. So yeah, people live paycheck to paycheck all over. --- "did you steal my f***in signature" Helly <cite>wolfy42 posted [p:899557090] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>Andromicus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>faramir77 posted...</cite> <quote>No, and if you're not a single parent or a student I honestly have no idea how you could be living paycheck to paycheck. I live in a pretty cozy apartment but my monthly expenses could still be covered with a minimum wage job.</quote> Where I live the cheapest one room apartments start at 1600 a month</quote> This, teachers in Gilroy had to rent rooms because they could not afford their own 1 bedroom apartment.Even the art teacher friend I had who had 10 years experience was in this boat (due to the cost for health insurance for her and her daughter, she was a single parent). Worse, many have student loans that they can't even keep up with the interest on, so not only are they living paycheck to paycheck, they are going further and further into debt as well (While still actually paying back the loans). So yeah, say you start off teaching at $30k for the first 5 years, and are paying $5000 of that back to student loans (While the total is actually going up). You have to pay taxes as well (done before the loans are factored in). The first 20k is taxed at 10% and the last 10k at 20%, so a total of 4k in taxes. Actual take home per year minus taxes and student loans becomes 21k or 1750 a month. Good luck living on that when you can maaaaybe get a small 1 bedroom for $1400, utilities alone will bump that up at least another $100 (though probably more). Health insurance, car insurance, gas, some kind of cell phone etc etc, are going to bring you well above $1750, and you still need to eat somehow. So yeah, people live paycheck to paycheck all over.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
StarKnight23 04/12/18 9:11:50 PM #49:	Unfortunately moved out of mom's home and then made some poor choices. Rent/credit cards are annoying --- Ore wa ore da <cite>StarKnight23 posted [p:899557925] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote>Unfortunately moved out of mom's home and then made some poor choices. Rent/credit cards are annoying</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 04/12/18 9:42:29 PM #50:	LinkPizza posted... Do you live paycheck to paycheck? No, because I have money in the bank. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| There are precious few at ease / With moral ambiguities / So we act as though they don't exist. <cite>Zeus posted [p:899559624] in Do you liv... [t:76510752]...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote>Do you live paycheck to paycheck?</quote> No, because I have money in the bank. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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