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How do you do it?
- Thread starter jbailly
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catch2otwo
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Yes, but as the OP inquired, it takes money to build a big garage and fill it with projects and toys.
He never inquired about how to sit around and roast marshmallows with the kids...
Thats true, and i understand that. My comment was just a side comment. Still, I believe as some others have stated, its not WHAT you work at it is more how HARD you work AT it. You can be a **** shoveler or work hard to have PHD attached to your name, at some point, the hard work will pay off and lead you to the toys you desire. What you do for work really has no meaning as long as you work hard at it and become a true "craftsman" of your trade. Sadly that notion seems to be lost now-a-days. I feel like we live in a "now" generation, with notions of " I got my degree, now give me a fat payday"
chrisBTSC
Well-known member
In my case, the wife and I made a decision early on, that I would pay attention to earning the money and she would pay attention as how best to invest it. I went through my career focusing only on how to get ahead and wasn't distracted by financial issues. We both were good at what we did and now that we are retired we live without money worries and buy just about anything we want. The funny thing is, we lived so frugally all those years, we came to realize that life is not about material things as much as it is about enjoying the little things in life so most of the money stays in the bank.
Edit: I will embellish on this a bit.
When I was in my early twenties, I realized that I would be happiest living out away from traffic and noise and crime. While my buddies were buying their first house, I put money into ten acres near Folsom Lake in CA. (Yes, near the prison). At the time, land was cheap, relatively speaking. I went into debt and for the next 8 years suffered through the negative cash flow that having land payments will do for you. When I hit thirty we put a house on the property, a modest house. Now, we are surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and when we go to sell, which will be never, the land will be worth more than the house which, in our minds, it is anyway but not in terms of money. For me, I don't need a big house but I do need lots of room for my toys.
I live in Folsom myself and it really is the "perfect" place. At least for us. Love it here, and it's not just a prison town. There is no other place I would rather live.
Ilikeike
ALLIANCE MEMBER
My Wife and I both make OK money, but there are some people on here doing very very well for themselves, the shops are amazing. I'm definitely envious.
Upon retirement, will be selling our home and taking our retirement monies to another State,then I will have my nice shop and keep more than one hot rod at a time.
Thats the only way I'll be able to swing a big detached and finished shop on some decent property.
My 3 car and covered RV parking just won't cut it.
Upon retirement, will be selling our home and taking our retirement monies to another State,then I will have my nice shop and keep more than one hot rod at a time.
Thats the only way I'll be able to swing a big detached and finished shop on some decent property.
My 3 car and covered RV parking just won't cut it.
I actually already have a 2 yr degree in Civil Engineering and I am currently trying to take the E.I.T. based on 8 yrs experience. I work for the state highway department. My wife has a 4 year degree in Electrical Engineering and also works for the state highway department.
Autorotica
Well-known member
I actually already have a 2 yr degree in Civil Engineering and I am currently trying to take the E.I.T. based on 8 yrs experience. I work for the state highway department. My wife has a 4 year degree in Electrical Engineering and also works for the state highway department.
I would go out on a limb and say with 2 professional salaries contributing to your household, some time in your fields and a combined focus on goals it shouldn't be long until you find things much closer to your reach.
Chris
I would go out on a limb and say with 2 professional salaries contributing to your household, some time in your fields and a combined focus on goals it shouldn't be long until you find things much closer to your reach.
Chris
Only if they master the difficult task of living within/beneath their means. .....
But, like you, I suspect they're on to the concept.
barnjunkie
Well-known member
My parents both worked for the DOT all of their lives and managed to raise both my brother and I and have a nice home with middle class amenities. My dad never had a garage mahal, but nonetheless I love them for working hard and providing for us in a fairly poor area.
When it all boils down, the personal assets may be important to you, but it is not something that is important when it comes to the family unit.
When it all boils down, the personal assets may be important to you, but it is not something that is important when it comes to the family unit.
sberry
Banned
Not everyone has a garage for a toy collection. Old cars would rust if you gave me a pocket full, lottery money etc. I could do all that and don't, same for big houses and had a crush for a few days on a Pantera when I was 8.
sberry
Banned
It aint that aI am too morally uppity to have a toy list etc but it aint worth it to me. The stuff is more trouble than its worth and my interest with it is pretty much an afternoon. If I got to work for it all there is the auxillary cost, the time away.
The more time you enjoy it the more it cost and somehow to ride a snowmobile a day a year seems not worth it either. Rode mine 5 minutes, got it out with the intention of selling it.
The more time you enjoy it the more it cost and somehow to ride a snowmobile a day a year seems not worth it either. Rode mine 5 minutes, got it out with the intention of selling it.
sberry
Banned
The only thing more useless than most toy stuff with 4 wheels is a boat.
BTMSUP
Well-known member
What else is a garage for? The only reason I have a garage/pole barn is to store toys.The only thing more useless than most toy stuff with 4 wheels is a boat.