I understood Dave's quote perfectly. I chose to live a life and not just exist. I chose to do more than work and sleep. You're asking me to believe that you pay 450.00 a year for 2 vehicles with full coverage? Where do you live? Dial up internet? Really? Respectfully, my friend, you're part of the problem. You've swallowed the hook so far down your throat, that they're not even bothering to reel you in. They're just going to let you flounder in the water until you die. Save and sacrifice until you have enough to enjoy the rest of your life. In the meantime, a good part of your life has passed you by.
We run a budget also. We are debt free excluding the car payment. I also have a six figure savings account. They have convinced you that you're only worth what they are willing to pay you and you and you willfully ignore the amount of revenue that you generate for them. Most of the guys I work with try to plan and budget their lives. There's just not enough income to keep pace with the rising costs of living. Why? Because the company wants to keep it ALL, or at least as much as they can until we say enough. I admire your resolve but you're selling your self short. After working hard 50 to 60 hours a week, we are entitled to a better quality of life.
