I always thought he was a little fishy...That's OK, we like him anyway, don't we?
I always thought he was a little fishy...That's OK, we like him anyway, don't we?
This sounds as if it might be based on a real-life experience.Anyone who isn't convinced, go to some speed-dating events. First represent yourself as a doctor. Then go as a call center worker. Compare how many of your speed-partners want to see you again under each condition.
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Anyone who isn't convinced, go to some speed-dating events. First represent yourself as a doctor. Then go as a call center worker. Compare how many of your speed-partners want to see you again under each condition.
The townhouse development where we have our rental unit, has 3 sections, each about 50 units. We own in the cheapest section, where values run $250-$290K (in our region, that's a middle class townhouse). None of the units in our section have garages; instead, they form a square around a parking lot, so we see what all the residents drive. Frankly, our older, inexpensive little car sticks out like a sore thumb. Last week, when we spent a lot of time working on the townhouse, I counted:
- Two newer BMW 7-series sedans
- 3 smaller Beemers (3 and 5 series)
- 4 Mercedes Benz sedans: 3 mid-range, one very large
- Cadillac Escalade SUV
Does it seem odd to anybody else that people in middle to lower-end housing would own so many high-end cars? Cars which are not only expensive to buy, but expensive to maintain.
- Late model Corvette
- Not to mention newer Infinitis and Acuras, which cost close to $40K.
- Yes there are middle-class cars and SUVs too: Hondas, Toyotas, Hyundais.
Amethyst
Since dating has now been brought into the equation, what kind of speed-dater will have the best success with someone who is leasing a car that is worth 40-50% of his/her home's worth?
Since dating has now been brought into the equation, what kind of speed-dater will have the best success with someone who is leasing a car that is worth 40-50% of his/her home's worth?
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I get the feeling if it weren't taboo, everyone would be asking for the potential date's net worth.
No shirt...
Well, here in ER Land, it's "No shirt, no shoes, no problem!"
Half the people posting on the forum probably aren't even wearing pants. *
First thing I did when I got my 'puter was to place masking tape over the camera port. Call me paranoid, but... Just sayin'.
Very interesting article, Amethyst. It also makes clear how in some ways buying an off lease or 2-3 yo car is the opposite of leasing a new car.Now I am convinced that the neighbors have probably thought things through and decided to lease:
Lease vs Buy? Car Leasing versus Buying Explained
Perhaps it isn't what we'd do, but it's not at all impractical.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Amethyst
Half the people posting on the forum probably aren't even wearing pants. *
* If anyone cares, I am fully dressed (and you should be too, shame on you! ) I'm wearing black Adidas gym shorts, the usual two underwear items, a brown striped t-shirt, Thorlo socks and my trusty New Balance shoes... having just come from the gym...