Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

cbayer

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8. First, so sorry about your losing your job

Sat Sep 27, 2014, 06:59 AM

Sep 2014

and hope you find another soon.

I think there is a difference between making frugal choices as a matter of free will and being forced to make frugal choices. It has to do with the way we shame people in need in this country. Think how embarrassing it is to pull out your food stamp card in a line at the grocery store. Think how many people look at you and your purchases with an arrogant and critical eye.

You should be proud of your money saving tricks, but I don't know how to help you do that.

Like I said, I sincerely hope you get another job soon.

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Very strange feelings. [View all] Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 OP

I went frugal because of need and not by choice. Kaleva Sep 2014 #1

Sorry you had to be in a position of need Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #4

I hope Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #2

Thanks, but I don't see it happening. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #5

Understand Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #7

Sorry about the job loss. But I'm sure a smart survivor like you will come through fine. IrishAyes Sep 2014 #13

It is true that I should not be worried over. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #15

I am not at all embarassed by my frugality. RebelOne Sep 2014 #3

Well, I never was before either, Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #6

First, so sorry about your losing your job cbayer Sep 2014 #8

I think that you are onto something. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #10

Yes, I think you have it exactly right. cbayer Sep 2014 #12

Sorry to hear about losing your job. Starboard Tack Sep 2014 #9

Thanks. I had never heard of that site. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #11

In Los Angeles, IrishAyes Sep 2014 #14

There's a lot of folks on Plan B, and looking at C... Eleanors38 Oct 2014 #16

It does seem that life's realities get in the way Curmudgeoness Oct 2014 #17

Yep. Since I cut back to 15 beers/wk., nights end early! Eleanors38 Oct 2014 #18