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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC
You sound like we had same childhood. Liked your post but you struck a nerve
Shoveled snow when I could duringthe winter and in the summer went to a free day camp as a little kid and remember one or two vacations in my younger years that were pretty inexpensive..
My dad was a taxi driver working over 70 hours a week to support us.
Parents could not afford to send us to college so we all went to the City University of NY which was free back than.
We had almost nothing in the bank when we got married and we worked for what we had now.
Went to grad school at night while working full time during the day.
I do not understand why people keep telling us we were privileged growing up.
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Strikes a nerve with me too, I can relate. Back in the day I remember asking my folks if I could borrow some money. They told me they would think about it, which they did for a weekend. When the requested loan came up, they said what you can do to get the money is get a second job.......and I did (they didn't loan me the money) for years. They also said don't quit a job until you get another job and make sure you have health insurance. I am still working and don't make a lot but I give back to my community what I can and I am happy to say we are debt free. We worked hard for what we have and I thank my folks now, whoever they are, for instilling a good work ethic, kindness and to be responsible for myself and don't expect anything from anyone. Life is good!