Back to square one…
Is it just me, or is it somewhere written as law that when people who are not wealthy (like myself), who because of hard work, forcing oneself to save etc. find themselves in a situation of relative financial comfort, along comes some unforeseen event that literally depletes what you have saved? I am referring to events like serious illness of loved ones that result in large medical bills, family that runs into problems with the banks or mortgage companies…that sort of problem. As a result, you feel obliged to help out because of your conscience and the fact that it would look bad/selfish if you didn’t.
Is it wrong to adopt the approach that you will assist to a point, but after that you draw the line for fear of financial disaster yourself?
Anyhow, I suppose I am one of those individuals who are destined to spend life by being able to cover bills and if I have a little something left to put away for rainy days like these then I should just say ‘thanks be to God’ and shut up. And as they say, life is really not all about money, but what money can do for the quality of your life is what matters. I’m really not at sqaure one but sometimes I think that if we could live a reasonable quality of life WITHOUT money, it might just make life seem a bit less worrisome. (Just think of not having to work!
) Have any of you , ‘been there and done that’ as well? Have a good day all.
September 2nd, 2003 at 4:58 pm Well, it seems like whenever we have “extra” money to sock away, something happens to US that depletes it. When the Petite Filet was pregnant, and she had decided to not go back to work, BAM! The plumbing in our house revolted. We had to have a new sewer line installed … and went back into debt because of it. I only wish we could help others with our “extra.”
September 2nd, 2003 at 8:49 pm Doc, I have had that feeling a few times myself, but guess what? I have also experienced the feeling of being on the receiving end of that help too, and it was really special, so now, I feel that its a good thing when I have an opportunity to give back…
September 2nd, 2003 at 9:16 pm Perhaps you’re right Mad Bull, as I may yet need to check you for a help out someday! Let’s hope this does not become a chronic problem though.
September 6th, 2003 at 1:21 pm I have often thought the same Dr. D., I try to convince myself that I am much happier not being filthy rich - I haven’t quite succeeded in that endeavour yet
September 8th, 2003 at 11:53 pm Thanks for an informative and entertaining site. Full o’ vibes! This is good stuff!