[QUOTE=jungle;505367]How many times have we heard this cliche:

"Get a life" is an originally American idiom and catch phrase usually intended as a taunt, to indicate that the person being so addressed is devoting an inordinate amount of time to trivial or hopeless matters. The phrase has also appeared as a generally more emphatic variant of the taunt "get a job"[1] and implies the addressee needs to go out and make their way in the world, without being supported by outside sources such as parents or benefactors. It may also be directed at someone who is perceived as boring or single-minded; suggesting they acquire some other, more practical interests or hobbies and get dates, find a job, or move to their own house.

It was also applied to so-called workaholics and others who are perceived as dedicated to their work (out of "labor of love" as opposed to money or loyalty to the company) but not taking the time to relax or enjoy life.

Sometimes the phrase is used against people who are viewed as officious or intermeddling in someone else's affairs. It is another way of saying "Get your own life", or "Stay out of my business." WIKI


I say do what is best for your particular circumstance and fret not about the other guy. How many of us can truthfully say our choices are better than another's when the final score is totaled? Choose your own way without feeling the need to defend it.[/QUOTE]

Jungle,
There is certainly truth that their among our own who live beyond their means. It is a wise person who lives within their means. You take to task one who states they live within their 'guarantee' means. That is beneficial to all. Especially one whom belongs to a union. Many of us witnessed the challenges the two week 97 Teamsters strike caused to those among us who were living within their means and those who were not. Guess who needed mothering and offers of financial assistance to prevent them from considering the alternative to honoring the picket? Guess what their general habit patterns were prior to the strike?
I only ask that one is principled in applying your last sentence. The contract allows OT/JA. No one is really opposed to this contractual benefit to manage certain life events. However, depending on ones company, yes, some choices can be totaled as better than others. Flame me for making a judgement call <g>