[ale] surviving sans work

[David Corbin]

John Wells wrote:

>Whenever I hear someone on the list saying that
>they've been out of work for three months, I'm very
>curious as to how they've managed for that long.  Some
>may have built up reserves, others may work part-time
>jobs, but I know if I lost my job for that period of
>time, my house and car would soon follow.  Without
>drudging up too many painful details, I wonder if
>anyone out there could offer advice for those of us
>who still are working.  After all, these days the ax
>seems to be falling everywhere.
>
>Thanks,
>John
>
It's quite simple.  start with at least 6 months income "in the bank". 
 If you don't yet have such a stash, avoid the luxiries in life until 
you do.  Luxuries include (but are not limited to ) car payments over 
$350, cable TV, Movies, new books, eating out, etc.





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