What Recession? Fooey! (100,000, bankruptcy, disability, payments)

[Catherine Knapp]

what erks me are these ceos taking peoples money and running. and companys that our parents and grand parents put there whole lives into filling whatever to get out of paying retirement while ceos walk out the door with mils, or worse yet moving the co to mexico after being built here. If a company moves its plant to mexico and laying off or firing its employees then there products should be taxed the heck out of to come into this country. But then Wal-fart wouldnt like that would they. what the heck ever happened to our pride in this country to say MADE IN THE USA. I praise AMANA and FORD and ROCKWELL for hanging in there,and yes i got 3 fords,amana applncs and i DONT shop wal.FART!!! Built here sold here JOBS HERE dummy up!!!

[Milwaukee City]

what erks me are these ceos taking peoples money and running.

Funny, when it's your own government fleecing you, you don't seem to mind.

If a company moves its plant to mexico and laying off or firing its employees then there products should be taxed the heck out of to come into this country.

Spoken like a true liberal.

what the heck ever happened to our pride in this country to say MADE IN THE USA.

When jimmy wanted a bmx for xmas but the made in usa one is 300 dollars and the walmart one is 50 what do you think his dad is going to buy...simple economics.

unions=loss of jobs

I guess survival of the fittest is not what you want.

[desertsun41]

Originally Posted by Milwaukee City

Funny, when it's your own government fleecing you, you don't seem to mind.



Spoken like a true liberal.



When jimmy wanted a bmx for xmas but the made in usa one is 300 dollars and the walmart one is 50 what do you think his dad is going to buy...simple economics.

unions=loss of jobs

I guess survival of the fittest is not what you want.

You are picking on and putting down some one who is easy to pick on. You are forgetting and/or ignoring the fact that 11 pages later you have not found anyone to agree with you. Every one of us hope you and your other lose their job. And what a sheety thing to say too. But you need a lesson on life taught to you. The only one in all my years I met that had a fatter head then you was a domestic terrorist donut munching pig with a badge.

[Milwaukee City]

But you need a lesson on life taught to you.

Sorry for being happy and having a good attitude. None of my friends or their friends have been laid off or cut back and that's all I'm saying. I'll have the same attitude if I lose my job and who knows if I'll have one tomorrow but who cares I'll pick up me boot straps and move on.

The only one in all my years I met that had a fatter head then you was a domestic terrorist donut munching pig with a badge.

Issue's? jeeze. Now you don't like cops b/c let me guess their keeping you down? why would someone hate cops who protect us? their are a few bad apples but do you hate humans also b/c their is also a few bad apples?

[formercalifornian]

Milwaukee, I'm very happy that life has treated you well and impressed with your good decisions thus far; however, I think what people are trying to say is that "pride goeth before the fall" and you still have many years ahead of you. Furthermore, it's probably not prudent to invite trouble by touting your good fortune in front of others in a time when so many are suffering, and make no mistake, many people are in truly dire straits right now. It may be best to enjoy your financial security and ample expendable income quietly.

[Milwaukee City]

Furthermore, it's probably not be prudent to invite trouble by touting your good fortune in front of others in a time when so many are suffering, and make no mistake, many people are in truly dire straits right now.

I know what you're saying and I can respect that however the premise of this thread is that for younger people 18-30 the recession hasn't hit this age group in the sheer numbers like it hit other age groups. I can't explain why I really don't know anyone who has lost their job? I don't roll with the snobs but I don't have any factory worker friends except for my dad and he hasn't lost his job yet. He said he justs out works people in a recession. He said he knows that the "bobs" will be letting people go and so he said he just works harder during these rough times, one of his strategies is working some overtime for free. Once the axe come hopefully they remember that.

[formercalifornian]

So far, things are fine for my family, too, and I've got a few years on you. Here's what I recommend as a forty-year-old with a paid off house, a very generous family income, fairly secure job prospects, an ample emergency fund, and healthy retirement accounts: don't assume that the gravy train will keep rolling.

You're still very young, so you have lots of opportunity to put aside money for the future, money that will keep you very comfortable if times unexpectedly get rough for you. Save as if you could lose your job tomorrow, and make sure you stay out of credit card debt. Carry adequate insurance. Keep a six-to-nine month liquid emergency fund. Pay attention to your health by eating right, exercising, and getting regular check-ups. Make sure you keep your skills up-to-date and develop your network. Stay humble and grateful. Most of all, try not to gloat in front of people who are hurting. Karma can be an ugly thing!

[ilovebdj]

Originally Posted by formercalifornian

So far, things are fine for my family, too, and I've got a few years on you. Here's what I recommend as a forty-year-old with a paid off house, a very generous family income, fairly secure job prospects, an ample emergency fund, and healthy retirement accounts: don't assume that the gravy train will keep rolling.

You're still very young, so you have lots of opportunity to put aside money for the future, money that will keep you very comfortable if times unexpectedly get rough for you. Save as if you could lose your job tomorrow, and make sure you stay out of credit card debt. Carry adequate insurance. Keep a six-to-nine month liquid emergency fund. Pay attention to your health by eating right, exercising, and getting regular check-ups. Make sure you keep your skills up-to-date and develop your network. Stay humble and grateful. Most of all, try not to gloat in front of people who are hurting. Karma can be an ugly thing!

This is something all the kids in their 20's should be reading. Good stuff.

[berdee]

Originally Posted by formercalifornian

So far, things are fine for my family, too, and I've got a few years on you. Here's what I recommend as a forty-year-old with a paid off house, a very generous family income, fairly secure job prospects, an ample emergency fund, and healthy retirement accounts: don't assume that the gravy train will keep rolling.

You're still very young, so you have lots of opportunity to put aside money for the future, money that will keep you very comfortable if times unexpectedly get rough for you. Save as if you could lose your job tomorrow, and make sure you stay out of credit card debt. Carry adequate insurance. Keep a six-to-nine month liquid emergency fund. Pay attention to your health by eating right, exercising, and getting regular check-ups. Make sure you keep your skills up-to-date and develop your network. Stay humble and grateful. Most of all, try not to gloat in front of people who are hurting. Karma can be an ugly thing!

Excellent post.

[tribecavsbrowns]

Originally Posted by Milwaukee City

I know what you're saying and I can respect that however the premise of this thread is that for younger people 18-30 the recession hasn't hit this age group in the sheer numbers like it hit other age groups. I can't explain why I really don't know anyone who has lost their job? I don't roll with the snobs but I don't have any factory worker friends except for my dad and he hasn't lost his job yet. He said he justs out works people in a recession. He said he knows that the "bobs" will be letting people go and so he said he just works harder during these rough times, one of his strategies is working some overtime for free. Once the axe come hopefully they remember that.

You don't say.

By the way, your dad is full of ****.

And so are you.