You ever done this? An acquaintance recently explained how he went from vacationing on private islands to taking public transportation ( or what passes for that here). I’m nowhere near that level and I grew up ingrained with a genuine fear of flexing your wealth (although we had none) BUT, that’s a nightmare scenario for me. Starting over from scratch after you and yours have become accustomed to the trappings of your lifestyle.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Mon Sep-21-20 08:17 AM
2. "No. I just got money" In response to Reply # 0
We are in upgrade mode right now.
Loved a downgraded lifestyle most of my life.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Mon Sep-21-20 08:54 AM
4. "Lived*.... I damn sure didn’t love it. " In response to Reply # 2
but one thing I dream of is working in Uptown so I can take public transportation.
But then I think about if my kids had an emergency at school or got sick and the extra time it would take to get an Uber or a bus to my car so I can get to them and the idea doesn’t seem like a good idea.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
8. "After growing up with cluttered parents" In response to Reply # 0 Tue Sep-22-20 10:20 AM by Mori
I never wanted to accumulate much. My families' had huge homes, large plots of land and soooo much useless junk.
When they all died, we had to throw everything in a giant dumpster. I have never had a desire to live in a big house, drive a big car or accumulate stuff. I enjoy traveling to nice places and nice accommodations. I prefer to use my money for unique things, experiences and opportunities.
I have a few wealthy friends and they do not have lots of stuff. But they can access what they need / want whenever they want or need to.
Money isn't really about flossing but more about security and peace of mind.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Tue Sep-22-20 11:34 AM
11. "We don’t have a large home but we have a 2 car garage" In response to Reply # 8
and my wife doesn’t like to throw things away or donate. She wanted to have a big garage sale for all the baby stuff we have...but then covid happened.
and we were finally about to get out of the country for some vacation and memories... then covid happened
So now we are fixing the house up since we spend so much time in it.. cause covid happened.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
>Money isn't really about flossing but more about security and >peace of mind.
I bought a new car recently and didn't want to finance it. I temporarily used the cash from my emergency fund to purchase it until I could sell my current car and put the proceeds from that back in savings. Its put a little bit of a damper on the new car because not having that security is anxiety inducing.
True financial independence must be an incredible feeling.