How are you handling this bad economy?
By carrine
@carrine (2743)
Philippines
March 25, 2009 11:32pm CST
have you noticed the crisis right now? i mean our economic crisis, not only in my country Philippines, but all over the world.
how did u handle the situation? in my case, i work double time, i mean do things were i can earn big, i have my planner i listed all the things i want to do. and the list of my prospects. and also i lessen my expenses, like i wont buy the things which are not that important, only the needs the very basic needs, im not riding a taxi anymore, instead ill ride a buss or a L300, its still aircon , but less fare. hehehe
in your case? what did u you? how did u handle the situation?
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3 responses
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
26 Mar 09
[i]Hi carrine.
nice photo..summer na summer na! LOL!
I know how sad it is, watching news and learning that a lot of people are losing their jobs everyday makes me scared what will happen to everyone if this will continue and will never be resolved...Scary!
In our case, I told my hubby to cut off eating out since he loves to eat out and maybe once or twice a month will be fine. I am trying not to go to the mall often since the sales here are crazy and very tempting...Make a list of the items we need prior going to the store![/i]
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@carrine (2743)
• Philippines
26 Mar 09
hello che,
thanks for the comment on my photo, hehehe
dont be scared, God knows our needs, and hes there to provide us.
and u are right, listing the things we need before going to the grocery store is a good idea, because sometimes, are are tempted to pick and pick to those stuff which are not really important .
nice response, more blessings to ur family
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@flagella08 (5065)
• Philippines
14 May 09
I'm having some sacrifices for myself now.i bought a lot of stuffs before when the commodities are not that expensive. this time, we have to tighten our belts for it's already time for the survival of the fittest.Some of the ways that i do to lessen my expenses is by limiting my time in watching tv and surfing the net. i also use one light now for the whole house after doing the grand chores. also, i limit myself on buying junk foods.
@psychotaz206 (2086)
• United States
7 Apr 09
i am a stay at home mom because my husband says its his job to take care of me and the children plus i cant work due to kness problems , but anyways my husband makes a good bit of money on his job plus he works for hiself so that helps , we pay the bills make sure theres food on the table and the children have what they need then we put some in our account that we use only when we really have to , but anyways we have the house account thats where the money goes to run the house and then we both have our own account to do what ever we want with and then theres a third account that we put money in for summer vaccation , we also ecah have a jar for change so when the jar gets full we put it in our account that way if we want something we have the money for it , as for me i dont really spend money on myself very offten so it just sits in the bank until i need something.
i shop for everything at sams club or walmart its cheaper and saves me a lot of money than shoping atgrocerie stores where things are big bucks.
