If Your Income Isn't Enough for You, What are You Doing to Increase it?

@ParaTed2k (22940)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
September 22, 2008 6:52am CST
I hear or read from people who say they aren't making enough money. I ask them what they are doing about it. Some people answer with very well thought out goals and actions that could help their financial situation in the future. Others give me nothing but excuses, or tell me that if their boss would pay them more, they would be better off. Others point their fingers at the government, saying that if such and such a candidate or politician really cared, they would get more money out to the people. Is our financial state our responsibility or someone else's? To me, if the solution to your problem requires more from everyone else that it does yourself, it's just an exuse.
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7 responses
• United States
24 Sep 08
I'm making money on mylot duh!....Just kidding, lol! Seriously, I don't currently have any concerns about my income. That is not to say that I am rich because I assure that I am a long ways from that, but I am good at budgeting my money. As long as my basic needs are met, which they are, and I have enough to put into various savings accounts each month, such as for my kids college and other important things, which I do, and enough left over to have a little fun every now and then, which I do, I am generally satisfied. There are a lot more things that are more important to me then money. I do usually use the money which I make off the web, both here and on other sites for extra spending cash. If and when I seriously feel a need for more money, I go out and get a real job, at least for as long as I need it.
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@Anchopy (1453)
• Paraguay
22 Sep 08
My income isn't enough for me, but until now I cannot request a increase because I'm new at my work and I need time to make that request. I think that my financial situation depends only of me, is no one else's problem..
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
24 Sep 08
I've never been one to look for aid.. nor feel someone or something else is responsible for moi... is everyone did that we'd crash sooner than the soviet union did.. it'sa vacuum, and never works.. Me, I'm into writing books and publishing them on lulu dot com.. Wish me luck!
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
24 Sep 08
I find ways and means to earn more. No one has to be poor. We are all born to be wealthy in mind in body and soul. It takes only our diligence, will and determination to achieve whatever we have set ourselves to do. There are several money making ventures and one must not give up hope but instead strive and strive until one succeeds.
@Bobbysox (224)
22 Sep 08
If we find ourselves in financial difficulty then it is up to us to try to resolve that problem,it will not go away thats for sure,so we need to be aware that we have to act quickly,before the whole thing gets out of hand.Many people just take on too much credit,then in turn blame the government or the powers that be for their own stupidity,because its the easy way out.But all debt problems can be resolved,there are many ways to go about it,and there is a lot of advice to be found on the internet how to start the ball rolling.There are debt advisers,and debt counsellors who are only to willing to help you negotiate with creditors.the citizens advice bureau is a great source of help,and the banks themselves should be prepared to meet you half way in trying to find a solution to debt.
@codinglu (36)
• China
22 Sep 08
I think that starting your own business maybe a good way to earn more money. I don't think you'll be rich as a employee.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
23 Sep 08
I know a lot of very rich people who work for someone else. Of course, none of them are as rich as the one who signs their paychecks. :~D
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• United States
22 Sep 08
We are each individually responsible for our own actions. If we are in debt up to our ears, it's no one's fault but our own. It is not the responsibility of someone else to dig us out of the rut we have dug for ourselves. If a person doesn't like their current pay at their current job, then it is up to them to get the necessary training for that higher paying job. Complaining about it and pointing fingers at those that are not at blame, doesn't solve anything, just makes the matter worse.