I’ve met people who couldn’t stand the intrigue and blurted out at a party, “It must be nice to have all that money”. I felt sorry for their stupidity and was embarrassed for the person.
I know that my nieces and nephews all thought we were rich because we had only one child while they were a family of 9 kids. They thought we were an unlimited source of money whenever they asked. We had to disabuse them of that notion, and they all stopped talking to us for a while.
I never made big money in my work life,but I never spent big money either.Now I’ve got all I need in retirement unlike some people who spend it faster than they make it.
Well, everyone knows what teachers, garbage pickers, politicians, and letter carriers make and it is “too much”… and that same everyone says they could do those jobs with their eyes closed.
There are certain subjects that are not discussed in polite company, to include age, money, medical issues. Also, it is not one’s business how many children a family has if you are not the one supporting them.
One of the most interesting things about 19th century British literature is that everyone seems to know what the others are making. Nowadays, if you’re not a public employee, it’s illegal to even ask. We knew at our work though. When I started, I worked the same job with 2 others, making $2 an hour more than one, and $2 an hour less than another with less education (he had less). Considering some of us were in the single-figures, that difference was significant!
@comicsssfan. So then what happened? Did he have to go for an assessment on alcohol abuse at the American foundation for addictions?And why didn’t he use his motor scooter to shop for groceries huh?Come on,don’t leave us hanging here,we need some answers to these burning questions!
@comicsssfan. People on scooters are barely tolerated in my city,even less than bicycles on public roadways.I think it would be an appropriate punishment to limit persons found guilty of D.U.I. To the use of scooters for let’s say about 5 years.And they would have to wear a special,identifying helmet so those who choose to ride a scooter wouldn’t be terrorized to the same degree!
Can't Sleep over 8 years ago
It isn’t polite to ask, so we just guess.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 8 years ago
I know others I work with are paid more but I only work 40 hrs/week. The money for the the extra 20 hours can’t buy back my life.
Egrayjames over 8 years ago
I was taught that it was considered rude to ask.
barister over 8 years ago
I’ve met people who couldn’t stand the intrigue and blurted out at a party, “It must be nice to have all that money”. I felt sorry for their stupidity and was embarrassed for the person.
JanLC over 8 years ago
I know that my nieces and nephews all thought we were rich because we had only one child while they were a family of 9 kids. They thought we were an unlimited source of money whenever they asked. We had to disabuse them of that notion, and they all stopped talking to us for a while.
thewizofaz over 8 years ago
Disabuse – I had to look it up, and found that it is a word that all grandparents should know. Now if I can just learn how to use it!
Alphaomega over 8 years ago
I never made big money in my work life,but I never spent big money either.Now I’ve got all I need in retirement unlike some people who spend it faster than they make it.
JennyJenkins over 8 years ago
Well, everyone knows what teachers, garbage pickers, politicians, and letter carriers make and it is “too much”… and that same everyone says they could do those jobs with their eyes closed.
Alphaomega over 8 years ago
Well earned money and politicians is an oxymoron!
USN1977 over 8 years ago
There are certain subjects that are not discussed in polite company, to include age, money, medical issues. Also, it is not one’s business how many children a family has if you are not the one supporting them.
John Phelps over 8 years ago
If they are public employees, you can look it up!
masnadies over 8 years ago
One of the most interesting things about 19th century British literature is that everyone seems to know what the others are making. Nowadays, if you’re not a public employee, it’s illegal to even ask. We knew at our work though. When I started, I worked the same job with 2 others, making $2 an hour more than one, and $2 an hour less than another with less education (he had less). Considering some of us were in the single-figures, that difference was significant!
Alphaomega over 8 years ago
@comicsssfan. So then what happened? Did he have to go for an assessment on alcohol abuse at the American foundation for addictions?And why didn’t he use his motor scooter to shop for groceries huh?Come on,don’t leave us hanging here,we need some answers to these burning questions!
Alphaomega over 8 years ago
@NG49. It’s the Pilates workouts,they’re paying off!
Alphaomega over 8 years ago
And I know they didn’t have Pilates in 85! Elly time travels ok.
Alphaomega over 8 years ago
@comicsssfan. People on scooters are barely tolerated in my city,even less than bicycles on public roadways.I think it would be an appropriate punishment to limit persons found guilty of D.U.I. To the use of scooters for let’s say about 5 years.And they would have to wear a special,identifying helmet so those who choose to ride a scooter wouldn’t be terrorized to the same degree!