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One thing that gets me very frustrated is the sense of entitlement that some people have. I see it where I work... people thinking they are to good to do a job. I see it with money, thinking someone will always bail them out.
I'm no angel, I did this myself for many years. It is one thing to do it when you're in your 20's but when you're in your 50s and 60s, it is very unattractive. I'd rather be homeless then hit up my family for money... it isn't about pride, it is about accepting responsibility for the actions I took to get to that point.
Anyway, I haven't listened to the audio of this but the article is really mouth dropping and BRAVO for the parents for not giving in, they told their daughter to grow up...
The girl inherited $90,000 for a college education and blew it all in three years, now crying about how hard life is... again, BRAVO to the parents...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/a-college-student-blows-inheritance-bert-show-205833329.html
I'm no angel, I did this myself for many years. It is one thing to do it when you're in your 20's but when you're in your 50s and 60s, it is very unattractive. I'd rather be homeless then hit up my family for money... it isn't about pride, it is about accepting responsibility for the actions I took to get to that point.
Anyway, I haven't listened to the audio of this but the article is really mouth dropping and BRAVO for the parents for not giving in, they told their daughter to grow up...
The girl inherited $90,000 for a college education and blew it all in three years, now crying about how hard life is... again, BRAVO to the parents...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/a-college-student-blows-inheritance-bert-show-205833329.html
Most of those stories you hear about those milking the system are extreme cases; focused on by the Mainstream Media.
Now I need a new UA Sponsor again, blessing in disguise as the Sponsor I had had unrealistic expectations of me.
I am not entitled to anything am grateful for everything that I have. I appreciate your understanding Penguin Peru. Thank you.
Designol, I have nothing but respect for you for continuing to look for employment. I hope something turns up for you soon.
I will have to deal with entitlement in my own household very soon in the form of my stepdaughter. She has a steady source of income as is capable of supporting herself. She only helps out minimally with rent and will never learn to be self sufficient remaining with us.
It will not be an easy or pleasant thing for me to tell her this but I plan on giving her a months notice before having to cut her loose on her own. I for one never saw all that my dear mum did for me until i too had to fly the coop. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
The only time they didn't was if they were in college. I never minded supporting them if they were in school. But as soon as school ended the rent started.
It's a good lesson for them. If they don't learn at a young age that parents aren't a money tree the better it is for everyone.
The youngest kid is now 25 and she has never asked me for a penny. I do send her money for her birthday and Christmas and she knows I have money but she respects that I worked for it and she can do the same if she wants it.
And now, if she did ask for money I would know that it isn't for something frivolous and it was truly needed and I would help her. She knows and has learned that I won't give her money to buy a new TV or a stereo or pay her CC. She just knows that the need has to be "real" and something beyond her control (like a medical bill) and not something she created by own foolishness...