Larry Gude
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Serving in the military is the government 'taking care' of them?
Adult children paying rent
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Serving in the military is the government 'taking care' of them?
Godblesdon1218
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I would like to say something to all of the people that say things about the government taking care of people. Yes, it is wrong for people to take advantage of the system, but I feel that there are certain times that people do need a litttle help. Things happen and sometimes you can not control them. I am speaking of losing a job or losing a spouse. So, instead of always saying things about people having the government take care of them, you need to think of REAL situations, and realize that the same thing could happen to you. Noone wants to get help from the state forever, especially if they want to make something of themselves. I needed help from the state not too long ago, but I made sure that I got a degree and went back to work. I know that I will hear a bunch of trash talk back, but thats how I feel, being a taxpayer too.
I would like to say something to all of the people that say things about the government taking care of people. Yes, it is wrong for people to take advantage of the system, but I feel that there are certain times that people do need a litttle help. Things happen and sometimes you can not control them. I am speaking of losing a job or losing a spouse. So, instead of always saying things about people having the government take care of them, you need to think of REAL situations, and realize that the same thing could happen to you. Noone wants to get help from the state forever, especially if they want to make something of themselves. I needed help from the state not too long ago, but I made sure that I got a degree and went back to work. I know that I will hear a bunch of trash talk back, but thats how I feel, being a taxpayer too.
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Larry Gude
Strung Out
A helping hand rather than a hand out.
DEEKAYPEE8569
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I wasn't approached with the subject of paying "rent" until I was 18 and out of high school. I lived at home until I was 26.....27.
When I was 18, Dad talked to me about 'putting money on the table.' It was $50 or $100/month; something like that.
At the same time, my younger Brother was taking classes at CCCC and M&D were paying for it, so I didn't do that for very long. Dad says, "I'm not going to take from one to give to another." "If you want something special for dinner; things like that; then buy it. I paid my own car insurance, bought my own gas; things like that. I bought my first and only brand new car when I was 22 and living at home. In '96, after I paid off the new car, I bought a house. I didn't say anyting to M&D about that (another story for another time/place).
(AND TO THIS DAY), even though both my parents are retired, they STILL help my Brother and his family of SIX.....AND me if/when I do something stupid with what little I make. (Yeah, yeah........I know......'don't do anything stupid with your money.....")
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Godblesdon1218
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I would do the same for someone else
I learned a lot about this forum, when you are down and out. Its people like you Mr strung out that I normally do not respond to so I dont even know why I am. But on the other hand, I have found that there are really good people that I would do anything for.
I learned a lot about this forum, when you are down and out. Its people like you Mr strung out that I normally do not respond to so I dont even know why I am. But on the other hand, I have found that there are really good people that I would do anything for.
getbent
Thats how them b*tch's R
Someone I know had that deal. Then she re-nigged on her deal and now wants them to pay rent. She didn't realize the economy would be like this so long so she needs more money. The economy affects her kids too but I guess she's not thinking of them.
Cowgirl
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She's not thinking of them by letting them live with her?
Larry Gude
Strung Out
I learned a lot about this forum, when you are down and out. Its people like you Mr strung out that I normally do not respond to so I dont even know why I am. But on the other hand, I have found that there are really good people that I would do anything for.
What are you getting pissy about? I am all for a helping hand.
kwillia
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Get a grip and go pay your mother something for rent you moocher.
mv_princess
mv = margaritaville
Does that mean I am moocher??
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kris31280
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:shrug: I pay rent. I pay rent even when my parents have told me to not pay rent and to save my money. It's a pride thing.
kwillia
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If one or more of your parents is asking for rent and you don't feel you should pay it... then that would be mooching in my book...:shrug:
mv_princess
mv = margaritaville
They don't ask. But it I do help try to buy stuff when I can. They don't pay my bills, I just can't afford to pay rent
Otter
Nothing to see here
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Gee, Larry, you're causing problems all over the board today..
Mr. Congeniality.
tiltedangel
New Member
9 or 10 and hour is a wonderful amount if you work off that base and in the park. You forget, there are jobs out there that are small businesses and can't afford to pay what the base pays (at least for the prime job) work at the commisary or a food place and you get paid less than 9 or 10 even on the base. and before the base grew, there was no need to make a lot. But the prices around here grew with the base but the outside salaries did not.
so good for them if they make 9 or 10 and hour !!!!
Velocity26
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No. I greatly appreciate those serving in the military. They were mature enough to get out of the nest and fend for themselves. They'll be taught dicipline and how to take care of themselves.
I was referring to the adults living at home, not paying rent. The future "entitlement" group.