I can see why this article (Sunday Times: on 'Impoverished professionals': 'debt juggling') might offend some people (not just those on LJ
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Astonishing. Credit doesn't seem to be perceived as real debt anymore. I find that very weird.
As someone on a low income I don't find that article offensive. I do think it's a pretty stupid way to carry on, but then I think buying into a 'lifestyle' is a pretty stupid thing to do, too. I guess these 'impoverished professionals' may well experience genuine poverty in old age. But at least they'll look good. :p
I could certainly be more prudent, and do clever things (like hop around credit-cards to always have a 0% interest; always collect tesco-points; shop around for the cheapest petrol; stay in more often; cut down on the travelling to Wales/England/etc; not fiddle [called improve] my cars)
On the other hand, I don't have a job that pays overtime; I get pleasure from my land Rover; I feel I could do more with my time than trail round 5 different supermarkets, to get the best deal on each item; and I have no overseas holidays..
All in all, I have no real savings, but then I have no debts (under any name) either... and, most importantly, I'm pretty happy...
Oh, and £190 on a haircut??????????????????????????????
When you can find good designer shoes in charity shops for £3 (as I did yesterday), there's no excuse. But it sounds like these folk are totally bought into the idea of consuming to be happy :/
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As someone on a low income I don't find that article offensive. I do think it's a pretty stupid way to carry on, but then I think buying into a 'lifestyle' is a pretty stupid thing to do, too. I guess these 'impoverished professionals' may well experience genuine poverty in old age. But at least they'll look good. :p
Hope work eases up for you soon.
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Mind, I've been in Higher Ed. for so long I am used to living on the cheap and managing my funds.
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I could certainly be more prudent, and do clever things (like hop around credit-cards to always have a 0% interest; always collect tesco-points; shop around for the cheapest petrol; stay in more often; cut down on the travelling to Wales/England/etc; not fiddle [called improve] my cars)
On the other hand, I don't have a job that pays overtime; I get pleasure from my land Rover; I feel I could do more with my time than trail round 5 different supermarkets, to get the best deal on each item; and I have no overseas holidays..
All in all, I have no real savings, but then I have no debts (under any name) either... and, most importantly, I'm pretty happy...
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I'll assume I'll not hear from you tomorrow then - am in just now as the solicitor property agent's just been.
I wish I could buy you a Tardis...
xx
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When you can find good designer shoes in charity shops for £3 (as I did yesterday), there's no excuse. But it sounds like these folk are totally bought into the idea of consuming to be happy :/
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(Oops, you're not talking land rovers are you? )
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*pats the obsessive on the head*
Want to come over at some point next week? Haven't seen you in ages! Alternatively I'm happy to come to yours if you'd prefer :)
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