Has the bad economy stopped you from doing things you like?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by joecool6101, Feb 26, 2009.

  1. #1
    hello,

    Watching the news now is SOOO depressing with them constantly saying that every company is failing and laying off people.. But my question is.

    Has the current economy stopped you from doing things like going to the movies and eating out?

    For me.. it has changed nothing I just keep trucking and living life like there is no issues around me.. Go out buy stuff and go to laser tag / the movies

    Thanks in advanced for your response.

    ~Joecool6101
     
    joecool6101, Feb 26, 2009 IP
  2. konrad

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    Nothing has really changed for me.I'm in college though sill.
     
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    Nothing has really changed for me too, as usual I always think before buying something and asking myself if I really need it. Going to the movies and eating out is a must for me and my family, but only on weekend.
     
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    effektz Active Member

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    Yeah but mostly because I don't make as much money as I used to thanks to business slow down.
     
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  5. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Changed nothing for me as well till now. Don't know about upcoming days :rolleyes: Situation is really worse as i heard :(

    DON.
     
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  6. hamik112

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    I feel like an asshole, but since the economic down spiral, I've done better then ever. It may be because I have simply decided to push myself harder than before, or it's market I decided to jump in. Hopefully the economy will fix itself and we can all make more money. While the economy is down, I don't go out as much as I used, but I can say, junk food/ fast food costs are rising like crazy for me. Spend over 200 a month probably on fast food.
     
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    aloksharma Well-Known Member

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    Not exactly, I limit my expenses as per my needs and requirements.
     
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    cool_78 Guest

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    Still the same for me, I do have more choices now when buying real estate due to the slump in prices.
     
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    Nothing has really changed for me... however, my job is pretty secure right now.
     
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    Its getting better for me hehe
     
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    #11
    Of course some negative effects.
    Salary decreasing, Being afraid of laid off, bank loan and interest increasing, unwilling to spend a penny.
    I really wish the economy recovery soon .
     
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    camplin Banned

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    #12
    Yes lifestyle changed completely due to recession.
     
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    ofcourse not...its different things for me
     
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    Somethings have changed, and I'm considering cutting some monthly expenses like gym memberships and hbo/cinemax. I want to finish paying off debt and save for a house while housing is actually becoming affordable in some places.
     
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    #15
    no change here at all.i am studying in college its not affecting me till now
     
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    I think the bad economy is affecting us in this internet economy less than the population as a whole.
     
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    Not really. I found you just have to keep living your life as before, and not buy into all the crap on TV.
     
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    #18
    I always like to stay at house so nothing has change.
     
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    I am now making more money than ever before, both in my day job and online endeavors. Online I focus on sex and of course the "make money" niche.
     
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    It is not the bad economy but the Google slapped has stop me from doing the things that I used to do. My blog just got slapped so I couldn't make money from it through paid posting.
     
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