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  1. 11-20-2008, 02:22 AM #1
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    Default Just Charge It.

    I get 3 weeks vacation time starting next year. And my boss suggested that I go to europe with that time. I told him I was saving up for a vacation but didnt have enough to go to europe and he told me just charge it. WTH! I would be paying it off for a good year if I did that.
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  3. 11-20-2008, 02:27 AM #2
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    ARGH!! That would ANNOY me to no end!! Roll your eyes at him, call him a turkey (if you can get away with it ) and have a 'staycation'...or put it off for a bit longer...

    Good job saving for your vacation!! Keep your eyes on your goal!
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  4. 11-20-2008, 07:24 AM #3
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    I think you'd get that reply from more people than you wouldn't. It's just the way things are, unfortunately.
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  5. 11-20-2008, 08:36 AM #4
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    I think he qualifies to manage General Motors

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  6. 11-20-2008, 08:49 AM #5
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    "Thanks for the suggestion, but we try never to borrow money these days. Economic times are just too uncertain."
    If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.

    Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"

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  7. 11-20-2008, 08:51 AM #6
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    I probably would have said "sure, give me your credit card."
    Challenges



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    medical bill $890/$6000
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    If you decide eventually you want to go, do it like I did:

    1) Compare flights using kayak/sidestep/statravel.

    2) Buy a Eurail pass. This will save you an unbeliveable amount of money.

    3) Stay at hostels only.

    4) Avoid resturants and shop at the grocery stores.

    5) Buy a recent as possible travel guide and look for anything to do that costs nothing or very little in admission.

    I did the first two weeks for about $1500, including the flight (I was over for 7 weeks the first time in 2003, but spent some of my time free with friends/an exchange program. The first two weeks I was completely on my own). Honestly, the most expensive thing was just the ticket over there.
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  9. 01-19-2009, 04:48 PM #8
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    Yep, there was a supervisor where I use to work. He's always say you guys make enough, you can afford to go out to dinner, or take this trip, or buy a new car, etc. Drove me nuts, he has no idea what my finances were like or anyone else's. But, I'd see people go, yeah, we can afford ____ and they really couldn't. Then, the stress was on for them. Crazy!!
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    I know! It's really crazy the way most of society thinks. Buy now, pay later. Makes no sense!
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  11. 01-19-2009, 06:49 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quiltin' Mama View Post
    I know! It's really crazy the way most of society thinks. Buy now, pay later. Makes no sense!
    I'd say that attitude is getting some serious checking right now. :p Later is now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greebo View Post
    "Thanks for the suggestion, but we try never to borrow money these days. Economic times are just too uncertain."
    I like this response!
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