Poor Regional FO
10-04-2011 | 07:10 AM
#11
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Get a library card and pick up Dave Ramsey's book "The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness". (If your local library doesn't have a copy ask abut an "inter-library loan".) Stick with the budget he'll show you how to make and it will be amazing how much money you have left over at the end of the month.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Amen, brother.
10-04-2011 | 08:07 AM
#14
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Holding down the Crew Room recliner
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All in jest of course... the Ramsey course, books, and lifestyle are outstanding! (coming from a current "Step 5" user)
All in jest of course... the Ramsey course, books, and lifestyle are outstanding! (coming from a current "Step 5" user)
Last edited by Diver Driver; 10-04-2011 at 08:18 AM.
10-04-2011 | 08:17 AM
#15
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: SF340 LCA
There is some great advice in this post. If you remake your life around your poor economic situation today, when you make more money in the future (upgrade, transition, change jobs) you will be able to save money like a champ. I struggled economically for three years in the right seat and upgraded last year. I have put four times as much money in savings since I have been in aviation than all of my combined working years prior (I am 43 years old, this is my third career and in my career before aviation, my last w2 was for 96,000 and I do not make nearly that much money now). I know things are tough now, this industry is like betting on horses, but I do believe things will get better. Keep your head up.
10-04-2011 | 11:42 AM
#17
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Frenchy plane/ Left
Peanut butter, bread +bread holders (I have enough to hold a whole loaf).
"Goobers" (peanut butter & jelly) and bagels. Plus, I hard boil eggs and take them with me.
I don't spend any money on trips except for van tips. That's it. I slam/click. I explain to the rest of the crew that I'm not being anti-social I'm just not spending any money.
"Goobers" (peanut butter & jelly) and bagels. Plus, I hard boil eggs and take them with me.
I don't spend any money on trips except for van tips. That's it. I slam/click. I explain to the rest of the crew that I'm not being anti-social I'm just not spending any money.
10-04-2011 | 11:45 AM
#18
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Square root of the variance and average of the variation
Plain baked potato and a small chili, both from the 99 cent menu at Wendy's. Protein and a carb for just over two bucks with tax. Ohhh, the memories!
