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Woah there internet tough-guy So now being able to take vacations (even if you're in financially good shape) is off limits? I'm not justifying anything that th

Woah there internet tough-guy So now being able to take vacations (even if you're in financially good shape) is off limits? I'm not justifying anything that the lady in question did... but I think a 30k car and one vacation a year is reasonable on a 120k salary. Sounds like two people, yourself included, have said no- that is not acceptable (and that makes you entitled for thinking so). I know some extremely thrifty (or smart if you will) people that don't place any value on emotional experiences that might "recharge your batteries" that would argue it's a waste (even if you have more than enough money). Looks like you're one of them. When you lose your job, you're right- the "means" change and you need to re-evaluate things. I'm not questioning that. I was questioning how is a 30k car out of the means of $120k/year person, especially if they can buy it in cash.

deelowe 12y ago
I think, given the context (accepting food stamps), it's somewhat reasonable to expect the family to cutback on luxuries until they get their finances in order. No one is saying they can't buy a car or take a vacation, but if they don't have any savings and are taking tax payer's money to support themselves, it's perfectly reasonable to claim that's irresponsible.
- bsclifton 12y ago
  I can definitely see that now, I look like an ass, my bad Yes, you should absolutely do whatever it takes to support the family, including selling the Benz. I misread that original comment as "Benzes are only for rich people, not for peons that make $120k or below" and made a Jackie Chan face
criley2 12y ago
"So now being able to take vacations (even if you're in financially good shape) is off limits? Of course not. This is outside the context of the thread where a family LOSES JOBS and starts accepting food stamps because they cannot afford food. Yes -- IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD FOOD, you are too poor to take luxury vacations. I apologize if that is offensive. Otherwise: PLEASE learn to follow basic context. This isn't a generalized conversation of yuppie finances. It's a specific conversation of a specific case where a dual income family becomes a no-income family, but keeps luxury vehicles while accepting government money. I find it irresponsible to store value in a depreciating luxury vehicle while asking your neighbors for food, but there are other opinions on the subject.

deelowe 12y ago

I think, given the context (accepting food stamps), it's somewhat reasonable to expect the family to cutback on luxuries until they get their finances in order. No one is saying they can't buy a car or take a vacation, but if they don't have any savings and are taking tax payer's money to support themselves, it's perfectly reasonable to claim that's irresponsible.

bsclifton 12y ago
I can definitely see that now, I look like an ass, my bad Yes, you should absolutely do whatever it takes to support the family, including selling the Benz. I misread that original comment as "Benzes are only for rich people, not for peons that make $120k or below" and made a Jackie Chan face

criley2 12y ago

"So now being able to take vacations (even if you're in financially good shape) is off limits? Of course not. This is outside the context of the thread where a family LOSES JOBS and starts accepting food stamps because they cannot afford food. Yes -- IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD FOOD, you are too poor to take luxury vacations. I apologize if that is offensive. Otherwise: PLEASE learn to follow basic context. This isn't a generalized conversation of yuppie finances. It's a specific conversation of a specific case where a dual income family becomes a no-income family, but keeps luxury vehicles while accepting government money. I find it irresponsible to store value in a depreciating luxury vehicle while asking your neighbors for food, but there are other opinions on the subject.