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March 1st, 2008 at 01:46 am



I hate my job. I entered the teaching field believing I was doing something for urban children; have come to find out that it only works in a utopian community on some far away planet. Don't get me wrong: I LOVE to teach. I LOVE working with students (I work with high schoolers--I'm nuts, I know). I LOATH working with adults, especially incompetent ones--scratch that. I LOATH working with incompetent adults who sluff off blame on others to make the others feel incompetent. Sigh. I invested a lot of money (which can be seen in my debt mind you) in getting a masters degree in special education so I can have the freedom to get a "happier" job. Am working on that currently so that maybe next year will be more utopian for me? (question mark because who knows if that's possible)

Hubby starts his new job in a week. I don't know when we'll get his first full paycheck, but I am so eager to get it and get moving. I want more wiggle room so our budget can be a wee more flexible AND hammer debt. Keeping an excel spreadsheet has totally helped in the department of being accountable for what's being spent, however, I still engage in crap like "let's go eat Indian food on Devon so I can buy a sari for my friend's wedding." I mean yes, a friend only gets married once in a lifetime and when you're a white girl, wearing a sari is an exciting thing (I can't just go around dressed like that all the time, ya know?) But $125 for that? Hello! What am I thinking? Too scared to call my friend who I'm sure has better things to do in getting ready for her wedding than to worry about what I'M going to wear. Sorry, I'm rambling now.

I've been reading about Dave Ramsey and I rather like his way of looking at debt. Surely, anyone who dares read this blog has noticed how the ticker never moves. It will. Oh yes it will. Just not today Smile I have been a good girl though. I paid all the bills I had scheduled to be paid today. Anything extra will go towards the emergency fund. That's another thing I'm in love with. I have our online savings account set to deduct $100 from our checking account every two weeks. It's great. Sigh. Life is good, yes?

4 Responses to “Gravy Train”

  1. Thrifty Ray Says:
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    Unfortunately "people who sluff off blame on everyone else" are a fact of life. It is how we deal with them that counts...I find it best to focus on what I do to make a difference...and as a teacher, you are doing amazing things for our future generation. Teach them well...you will be rewarded in many, many ways for it!

  2. HouseHopeful Says:
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    I'm using an excel spreadsheet & I really feel that tracking my spending helps me to control it. There's always areas to work on, but tracking helps me control them.

  3. scottmcg Says:
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    I would also recommend watching CNBC "The Big Idea." Find out what your passions are and how you can translate that into money. I hate to say it; but even multi-level marketing companies are something to explore too. Again, find the one that suits you and that you can sell. I just see that pile of debt and I ask how can we get rid of it? Keep up the great attitude. :-)

  4. katwoman Says:
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    A big hello from another Chicago gal!

    So you're going to a Hindu wedding? How fabulous! A friend of mine invited a bunch of us non-Hindi types to hers and was even gracious enough to lend us Punjabi suits right out of her own closet. That wedding was one of the most joyous and memorable gatherings that I have ever been priviledged to attend.

    You are definitely in for a treat!

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