anarch
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Tue Mar-23-10 03:53 PM
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b/c I'm pretty sure she was pulling in $100k a year for all 43 of those years, yeah? So she should totally have saved up $4.3M by now, what's her problem?
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| -From 100K lawyer to 450 week unemployment |
Liberal_in_LA |
Mar-23-10 02:05 PM |
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how the heck can you make $100,000 a year, and by 43 have no money? |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:07 PM |
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She's 37, one income family, 100K doesn't go far in Pacifica |
Liberal_in_LA |
Mar-23-10 02:08 PM |
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so move to North Dakota. Its cheap there, and they need lawyers. |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:09 PM |
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Lovely attitude |
PVnRT |
Mar-23-10 02:11 PM |
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as per my earlier post, I could live off of $6k per year in Mississippi, and save money. |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:34 PM |
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Mar-23-10 02:42 PM |
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Sigh. How do you live in N. Dakota to perform a job located in CALIFORNIA? n/t |
Subdivisions |
Mar-23-10 02:42 PM |
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there are lots of areas around Pacifica that don't cost as much |
Donnachaidh |
Mar-23-10 04:13 PM |
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How Can A Family Of Four Live In Mississippi On 6K A Year Without Massive Government Assistance? |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Mar-23-10 02:43 PM |
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I rented a house for $215 per month the year I made $6k, in Oxford. |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:47 PM |
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That's Leaves $385.00 A Month |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Mar-23-10 02:53 PM |
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You haven't a clue and you don't know what you are talking about |
merh |
Mar-23-10 08:52 PM |
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I can see you're not including health insurance in your "basics". |
PassingFair |
Mar-24-10 09:16 AM |
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Did you have student loans? |
Juche |
Mar-23-10 03:31 PM |
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It costs money to move. |
intheflow |
Mar-23-10 04:34 PM |
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I'm in Mississippi too... |
jxnmsdemguy65 |
Mar-23-10 08:31 PM |
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Grinding poverty for all!!!! |
PassingFair |
Mar-24-10 09:25 AM |
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Ahh classy |
sharp_stick |
Mar-23-10 02:19 PM |
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North Dakota is cheap. don't like it? Try central state New York. |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:37 PM |
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There's A Social Contract |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Mar-23-10 02:50 PM |
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there's no guarantee of a job. |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:54 PM |
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I Understand That |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Mar-23-10 02:56 PM |
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Fuck that! |
Codeine |
Mar-23-10 08:42 PM |
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As Mao Said "Before you speak, investigate." |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Mar-24-10 05:17 AM |
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How Do You Know There Is A Demand For Lawyers In ND? |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Mar-23-10 02:22 PM |
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Mar-23-10 02:38 PM |
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What makes you say ND need lawyers? Link? |
uppityperson |
Mar-23-10 02:47 PM |
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see above. |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:55 PM |
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That would be good. What with Microsoft and Medicare there already, |
uppityperson |
Mar-23-10 03:12 PM |
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The dumbest response ever. And what type of employment is available in North Dakota? |
devilgrrl |
Mar-23-10 02:56 PM |
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There is a lot of computer software stuff going on in Fargo, as well as health care stuff |
uppityperson |
Mar-23-10 03:14 PM |
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Ya, because moving and passing the bar in ND is completely free. n/t |
Cessna Invesco Palin |
Mar-23-10 03:48 PM |
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Not to mention paying a mortgage in Pacifica |
intheflow |
Mar-23-10 04:36 PM |
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and she had to live in Pacifica because???? n/t |
Donnachaidh |
Mar-23-10 04:11 PM |
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And I'm sure they have some nice rides as well |
snooper2 |
Mar-24-10 09:08 AM |
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10k is not much money when your budget reflects a 100k income |
Egnever |
Mar-23-10 02:11 PM |
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You'd be incredibly surprised. |
Duke Newcombe |
Mar-23-10 02:20 PM |
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she's been spending her savings between August and March |
Fresh_Start |
Mar-23-10 02:22 PM |
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I save a whole lot more than her, apparently. |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:43 PM |
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Your expenses were lower |
Juche |
Mar-23-10 03:41 PM |
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100k in Calli doesn't go that far anymore.. |
truebrit71 |
Mar-23-10 02:34 PM |
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so only California is worth living in, and the rest of America sucks? |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:39 PM |
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Exactly! |
Liberal_in_LA |
Mar-23-10 02:43 PM |
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Pretty much! |
Dream Girl |
Mar-23-10 02:46 PM |
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As my daughter once put it... |
Xithras |
Mar-23-10 02:50 PM |
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That's not entirely true. There are a good three or four livable places outside of California. |
LeftyMom |
Mar-23-10 02:51 PM |
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I'm going to point this out yet again. |
Cessna Invesco Palin |
Mar-23-10 03:54 PM |
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Taking a home full of furniture across the country can cost $5000 or more |
Liberal_in_LA |
Mar-23-10 08:21 PM |
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Perhaps California is this family's home. |
tinrobot |
Mar-23-10 08:58 PM |
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Yup...that's what I said... |
truebrit71 |
Mar-24-10 09:37 AM |
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I'm guessing she didn't start out making $100,000 a year |
laughingliberal |
Mar-23-10 02:36 PM |
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Yes, and she might have big school loans |
Liberal_in_LA |
Mar-23-10 02:44 PM |
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You're not a real deep thinker are you? |
tranche |
Mar-23-10 02:40 PM |
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I think I love you. |
xultar |
Mar-23-10 08:23 PM |
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I'll give you the gory details if you like. |
Greyhound |
Mar-23-10 02:42 PM |
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right |
anarch |
Mar-23-10 03:53 PM |
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if she's a lawyer she's probably had six figures in student loan debt |
tabbycat31 |
Mar-23-10 08:34 PM |
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It's Called Student Loans |
Yavin4 |
Mar-24-10 05:21 AM |
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How the heck can you not understand that she lives in California... |
PassingFair |
Mar-24-10 09:14 AM |
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california has always been bad with unemployment compensation.. |
joeybee12 |
Mar-23-10 02:10 PM |
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that is bad? |
RaleighNCDUer |
Mar-23-10 02:28 PM |
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When that pretty much covers your rent, yeah it is bad... |
joeybee12 |
Mar-23-10 02:33 PM |
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Well, NC DUer, I'm from Tennessee originally and all I can say is |
laughingliberal |
Mar-23-10 02:38 PM |
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Nevada is almost unaffordable. $393 a week maximum, with the 25 extra |
tonysam |
Mar-23-10 02:55 PM |
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Well, one has to take into account the cost of living |
anigbrowl |
Mar-23-10 02:46 PM |
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Cry me a fucking river. That's the MAXIMUM UI you can get, and it's taxable. |
tonysam |
Mar-23-10 02:53 PM |
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Actually there are MANY places in the US |
SoCalNative |
Mar-23-10 02:38 PM |
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Yeah, but compare the cost of living in CA versus Wyoming... |
joeybee12 |
Mar-23-10 02:53 PM |
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thats my point. she should move to a state where the cost of living is low. |
provis99 |
Mar-23-10 02:57 PM |
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yes but how many people with families and likely mortgages |
SoCalNative |
Mar-23-10 04:09 PM |
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The cost of living in NYC is far higher than in CA |
SoCalNative |
Mar-23-10 04:07 PM |
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Here's a hint: When you're making $24,000/year, ditch the $1,800/mo apartment. |
LeftyMom |
Mar-23-10 02:11 PM |
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You cannot get an apartment that will support a family like that... |
Cessna Invesco Palin |
Mar-23-10 03:50 PM |
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She made $100,000 a year until recently, I think it's safe to assume she has a car. |
LeftyMom |
Mar-23-10 03:59 PM |
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FIrst of all, that rent is hardly outrageous. |
Cessna Invesco Palin |
Mar-23-10 07:18 PM |
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It's certainly outrageous in a household where nobody works. |
LeftyMom |
Mar-23-10 07:38 PM |
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How easy or hard would it be for her to start her own practice? |
ecstatic |
Mar-23-10 02:35 PM |
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Depends on what sort of law she does |
anigbrowl |
Mar-23-10 02:49 PM |
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In a good economy, building a successful law practice takes years. |
tinrobot |
Mar-23-10 09:02 PM |
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Much of life is based upon luck |
howaboutme |
Mar-23-10 03:12 PM |
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We make our own luck. |
MercutioATC |
Mar-23-10 03:16 PM |
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Somewhat |
Juche |
Mar-23-10 03:50 PM |
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We do?? I can't MAKE somebody hire me. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Mar-23-10 03:55 PM |
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By that reasoning, nobody can have any influence in anybody else's life. |
Commie Pinko Dirtbag |
Mar-23-10 03:59 PM |
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That's not what I said. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Mar-23-10 04:34 PM |
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No, it's not what you said -- it's the logical conclusion of what you said. -nt |
Commie Pinko Dirtbag |
Mar-23-10 04:37 PM |
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No it is not. You do not understand contracts. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Mar-23-10 10:14 PM |
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Become an activist and advocate |
howaboutme |
Mar-23-10 05:16 PM |
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The Great Vince Lombardi Said |
DemocratSinceBirth |
Mar-24-10 05:33 AM |
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So, if I acquire a disability and can't work in my field any more, it was just a "bad decision?" nt |
raccoon |
Mar-24-10 09:00 AM |
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Siiiiiiiigh. This is low, even from you. |
HughBeaumont |
Mar-24-10 09:35 AM |
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moral: during any period when you make 100K, live like you make |
treestar |
Mar-23-10 04:12 PM |
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Is that crying for the lawyer forced to work again? She's damn lucky in this economy to be able to |
Liberal_in_LA |
Mar-23-10 08:20 PM |
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Pretty much the way anyone should live... |
tinrobot |
Mar-23-10 09:19 PM |
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You're ignoring taxes. nt |
raccoon |
Mar-24-10 09:04 AM |
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i know someone this happened to only she's older and her husband is useless |
pitohui |
Mar-23-10 05:23 PM |
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During the entire 8 years I was out of the workforce |
MissB |
Mar-23-10 07:33 PM |
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smart one |
Liberal_in_LA |
Mar-23-10 08:22 PM |
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