I want to gear down now, work less, live on less. My dear departed Mom used to say "A penny saved is a penny earned ". That came from Poor Richard's Almanac she told me, Ben Franklin's collection of wisdom.
Many nurses are caught on the hamster wheel, working a lot and living high on the hog. They buy expensive cars, houses, boats, RVS on credit, go on pricy trips, and work like dogs to pay for it, one illness or accident away from financial distress.
You read on this site how many of us are burnt out. In real life I see that as well, and know more about my coworker's lives. I see a lot of expensive and wasteful habits out there.
This thread is for those interested in a simpler, less consumerist lifestyle. How can we enjoy life more, with more free time but less money? Spending less time at the nursing grindstone might relieve stress too!
A friend who lost his job for the last time at 61 or so, sold his car, moved down to an apartment with lower rent, and took social security benefits the minute he became eligible. Now he doesn't bother to look for work any longer and lives on one "Meals on Wheels" meal a day. He said the once a day delivery also provides him with social contact.
I'm 60 years old and have never had a manicure, pedicure or any of that other stuff that sucks your $$ away. Mr. MaryJean and I have paid cash for two associates, four bachelors, a masters and a doctorate degree (between us and the little MaryJeans). We have a small mortgage left, and ZERO other debt. Enough in our retirement accounts to live comfortably until we croak.
Hard work and doing without stupid crap got us there.
I'm 60 years old and have never had a manicure, pedicure or any of that other stuff that sucks your $$ away. Mr. MaryJean and I have paid cash for two associates, four bachelors, a masters and a doctorate degree (between us and the little MaryJeans). We have a small mortgage left, and ZERO other debt. Enough in our retirement accounts to live comfortably until we croak.
Hard work and doing without stupid crap got us there.
*Tsks at your cuticles*
Kidding. This is the BEST answer, and of course, you are completely right.
I was raised this way, just got kind of caught up in stuff along the way.
Oooh, ok! I just couldn't tell..and there's a funny shadow thing on the front... My brain is odd, I was trying to make it be a pumpkin but couldn't quite get there! Lol
Oooh, ok! I just couldn't tell..and there's a funny shadow thing on the front... My brain is odd, I was trying to make it be a pumpkin but couldn't quite get there! Lol
caliotter3
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A friend who lost his job for the last time at 61 or so, sold his car, moved down to an apartment with lower rent, and took social security benefits the minute he became eligible. Now he doesn't bother to look for work any longer and lives on one "Meals on Wheels" meal a day. He said the once a day delivery also provides him with social contact.