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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:42:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why do I keep seeing people put the dollar sign after the quantity? Did I miss the memo? Ha ha i do thwt when i am writing on my phone and it's just because i think 140 dollars and then just shorten dollars. Then i realize how retarded it looks and put the $ in front. I vote we update it to after the numbers. I mean you dont say dollars one forty... |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:42:32 PM EDT
[#2]
Why'd you spend that much at the bar? I could get absolutely ripped at the vfw for like 45$.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:42:34 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 17% interest loan? go on... I had a Honda accord that I thought the transmission was fuked on, turns out the cat converters were clogged, but I didn't know that. This was last year when used cars were hard to find. I had always bought Hondas on Craigslist, to be a one and done payment, but I couldn't find a used car so I bought my first car from a dealership at 32 years old. I realized it was a stupid choice but at least I own it after paying it off with the 401k loan. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:42:41 PM EDT
[#4]
I’m the last person that would ever recommend Dave Ramsey, but you should probably check out his books, after you square away your life, come back and you can start thriving.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:42:53 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted: I drank that 140$ last night. How does that work (honestly curious)? I don't go to bars so I don't know what things cost out in the world. How many drinks does $140 yield? |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:43:49 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Second job, we've all done it when the situation calls for it The second job is not the problem unless you are the sole bread winner in LA or something... 70k is plenty to live on. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:44:00 PM EDT
[#7]
Invest in fidget spinners.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:44:00 PM EDT
[#8]
You must have a high taste in booze to spend 140 in a couple of hours.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:44:45 PM EDT
[#9]
Drinking your last $140 vs eating?
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:45:37 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You must have a high taste in booze to spend 140 in a couple of hours. I bought drinks for a young man I met. That gent has 17 felonies, but was respectful and he kept me company. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:45:42 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You can get a 1.75 liter of not great, but not bad whiskey for 20 bucks. That's step 1. That does help on the finance end of things but really makes shit worse in the end... |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:46:05 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Drive Uber after work and on weekends to tide you over? Some people Uber better when drunk. OP I hope you can find a solution! I’ve never had to quit drinking so easy enough to say just quit, but sounds like it would really help. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:46:14 PM EDT
[#13]
I am in a similar situation in terms of income and debt. About to shut down my side business as it is now costing me more than it makes. Main job is shaky.
I havent bought alcohol all year as I recall. Every spare cent goes to making sure kids get fed and rent gets paid. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:47:33 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought drinks for a young man I met. That gent has 17 felonies, but was respectful and he kept me company.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:48:00 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I had a Honda accord that I thought the transmission was fuked on, turns out the cat converters were clogged, but I didn't know that. This was last year when used cars were hard to find. I had always bought Hondas on Craigslist, to be a one and done payment, but I couldn't find a used car so I bought my first car from a dealership at 32 years old. I realized it was a stupid choice but at least I own it after paying it off with the 401k loan. 17% on an auto loan? Wtf... |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:48:13 PM EDT
[#16]
Without giving too much info, what are your ''have to pay'' monthly bills with NO frills?
If you can drink $140 in one night, you probably have way more available money then you want to admit though you do somewhat admit you know you have a SPENDING issue. Spending, not debt, got you where you are today. You need to deal with that to begin with. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:48:36 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Stop drinking man how does one, with 140 drink it all up in one night? i mean i know you can buy 140 dollar scotch, wine etc, but you can get a handle of evan williams 100 proof for 40+ dollars and it will get the job done for two or 3 days or so... |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:48:45 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You spent $140 on alcohol and someone else had to buy you groceries? It sounds like your problem is alcohol. Get some help. Thism |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:48:52 PM EDT
[#19]
I won't be the guy that says quit drinking.
So instead, next time, go to the liquor store with that $140 and get a month's worth of likker. 
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:49:15 PM EDT
[#20]
Quoted: Well, debt finally caught up with me. I make 70k a year, have a career, but don't have a dollar. I'm paying back 1200 a month to my 401k loan (last payment will be in march), and I have 12k in cc debt. I got paid Friday, and had 140$ left a few hours later after paying my bills. I drank that 140$ last night. Someone bought groceries for me, if it wasn't for that I'd have no food either. So, anybody have any weekend job opportunities in San Antonio? No, no weird shit, I'm not that desperate. What does your wife think you should do ? Got any .45 ACP ? Pre Ban Glock Mags ? |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:49:34 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 17% on an auto loan? Wtf... That's what I said. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:50:01 PM EDT
[#22]
Quit going to the bars. Quit going out. That's a lot of money right there. Stay home.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:50:19 PM EDT
[#23]
Quoted: Well, debt finally caught up with me. I make 70k a year, have a career, but don't have a dollar. I'm paying back 1200 a month to my 401k loan (last payment will be in march), and I have 12k in cc debt. I got paid Friday, and had 140$ left a few hours later after paying my bills. I drank that 140$ last night. Someone bought groceries for me, if it wasn't for that I'd have no food either. So, anybody have any weekend job opportunities in San Antonio? No, no weird shit, I'm not that desperate. No personal flame at all, but spending priorities? You can’t do that, man!
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:50:55 PM EDT
[#24]
Either unfuck your drinking habit or sell your butthole.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:50:56 PM EDT
[#25]
A handle of wild turkey 101 is like $50…… don’t drink at bars. Damn. Get shit faced at home.
But don’t listen to me. I’m drunk. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:51:02 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m the last person that would ever recommend Dave Ramsey, but you should probably check out his books, after you square away your life, come back and you can start thriving. There are decisions that can lead to better wealth building than dave ramsey IF you are disciplined. The reason ramsey is so popular and has helped so many people is that people are undisciplined emotional apes. Daves strategy works best for most people even the ones who think they are smarter. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:51:03 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought drinks for a young man I met. That gent has 17 felonies, but was respectful and he kept me company. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You must have a high taste in booze to spend 140 in a couple of hours. I bought drinks for a young man I met. That gent has 17 felonies, but was respectful and he kept me company. That doesn’t improve the story. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:51:08 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought drinks for a young man I met. That gent has 17 felonies, but was respectful and he kept me company. Get some of that jailhouse lovin? |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:51:46 PM EDT
[#29]
Sell everything and join the French Foreign Legion.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:52:08 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What does your wife think you should do ? Got any .45 ACP ? Pre Ban Glock Mags ? I had a girl, we broke up for various reasons, money was not one of them. We are still on good terms and she supports me. To answer your question, she thinks I need to focus on my 5 year career plan I told her about on our first date. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:52:39 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what I said. Is your credit score in the double digits? |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:53:14 PM EDT
[#32]
Am I suppose to feel bad for you? Stop being an idiot and get your shit together.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:53:25 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How does that work (honestly curious)? I don't go to bars so I don't know what things cost out in the world. How many drinks does $140 yield? Low end 28 or so average high end 5 or 6... Or just like a shot of louis |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:53:35 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought drinks for a young man I met. That gent has 17 felonies, but was respectful and he kept me company. You were scammed by a criminal you just met into using your last money to buy him drinks? That's awesome. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:53:41 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought drinks for a young man I met. That gent has 17 felonies, but was respectful and he kept me company. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You must have a high taste in booze to spend 140 in a couple of hours. I bought drinks for a young man I met. That gent has 17 felonies, but was respectful and he kept me company.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:54:22 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Quit going to the bars. Quit going out. That's a lot of money right there. Stay home. Definitely staying home. Not because I'm broke, I was invited out earlier, and I wouldn't have to pay a cent with my buddy who is also in engineering. I just realize that I need something real and not hollow conversation that is typical between strangers meeting out on the town. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:54:45 PM EDT
[#37]
Stop drinking, get paid to donate plasma, get a better paying job or develop a side gig.
ETA: Eat rice purchased in bulk, sweet potatoes, potatoes, frozen veggies, frozen chicken purchased in bulk, ground turkey. You can do meal prep and save a ton of money. Start lifting weights and jogging (think about how fit many prisoners are). Cancel Netflix and Amazon Prime. You can learn math, chemistry, biology, stats, etc on Khan Academy for free. Harvard and MIT have online courses for free. Fill out a FASA and apply for grants and school loans. You can study HVAC, welding or aircraft maintenance if you are a manual skills kinda guy. If you are into helping people and your semi academic nursing pays well. Take a resume writing and interview skills course. Sharpen your mind and body. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:54:49 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Stop drinking man Fucking this. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:55:11 PM EDT
[#39]
Quoted: I drank that 140$ last night. . How old are you? |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:56:08 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That doesn’t improve the story. I pride my self in being able to hold a conversation with anybody. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:56:44 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Is your credit score in the double digits? 640 |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:56:54 PM EDT
[#42]
Buy groceries instead of booze. Sell off the wants and keep the needs. I'm not ashamed to say I've had to do it. Shit happens.
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:56:55 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A handle of wild turkey 101 is like $50…… don’t drink at bars. Damn. Get shit faced at home. But don’t listen to me. I’m drunk. Fucking high falutin mofos i was getting handles for like 15 dollars. You dont need to spend 50 |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:57:25 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Am I suppose to feel bad for you? Stop being an idiot and get your shit together. I feel sorry for you, since you're from Arizona. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:58:00 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You spent $140 on alcohol and someone else had to buy you groceries? It sounds like your problem is alcohol. Get some help. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:58:04 PM EDT
[#46]
1. Stop drinking.
2. Literally learn how to subsist on rice and beans until March. 3. Get a second job. Deliver pizzas. Or work retail for the holidays. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:58:15 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 640 Why in the hell did you agree to a 17% interest rate car note? |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:58:35 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I pride my self in being able to hold a conversation with anybody. A story like reads like someone was charismatic/manipulative enough to get you to support their drinking habit. Normally not really that big of a deal or uncommon. It becomes a scam/manipulative when you run out of money doing it. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:59:03 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You were scammed by a criminal you just met into using your last money to buy him drinks? That's awesome. Na, he was cool. |
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Posted: 12/10/2022 9:59:10 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: With kid medical bills and a huge drop in work at my shop, my wife and I are looking at working 4 engineering jobs between us to try to get way ahead of the coming storm. I have zero faith in any current political solutions. @MaverickH1 Can't help with the job but understand kid med bills. Logout and login, now you can shitpost with an avatar. |
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