A good friend desperate for money

we have a friend like that but he also needed a place to live, so he is living in our basement for the time being but now he has gotten a job so he is helping us pay for groceries.

Anyone can be hurting for money these days. Things that you don't expect come up and then you run short. A lot of people are losing their jobs too. They say the economy is getting better, but it doesn't seem to be. It is good your friend felt comfortable enough with you to let you know they were desperate. Buying something from them lets them keep a little bit of their pride. They sold something instead of begging, I am sure that means something to them. You might not really need the pc now, but you might in the future. It was good of you to help them out.

That was awfully nice of you and better, I think, than just giving them the money.

Well, that's just a good thing that you did and many will admire you for that. Thanks for sharing this.

I would have probably done the same thing. And if it was a best friend, I'd just have given him/her the money and told them to catch me when they're in better financial straights. I'm glad you could help out...

It is nice of you to help your friends like this, on the one hand, you get your chance to help others, and on the other hand, you let your friends keep their face.

It was good of you to do that Jugs and I hope it did help them and they managed to sell the rest to

that was a good deal for you....it happens that at such times we get some good things in very good prices...yes...its bad for them..may no one fall in such situations...you helped them the way you could..so you proved to be a good friend for them in the time of need...

If this computer will be useful for you, then it would be a great idea if you decided to buy it. I wished that I could get a computer this cheap. I would love an efficient laptop any day now. I hope that you enjoy your new computer when you receive it.

i do things like that,i shouldn't because i can't really afford it,but i don't like to see people go without

At least your friend decided to sell some of the things that they had that were worth selling instead of just asking for money. I really respect them for that. Now, I am the kind of person that will help a friend in a hurry. This is because my parents taught me that I should do to others and I would want them to do to me. This has been a great thing in my life. I've had friends throughout my life that have stayed with us because they had no where else to go and I've even given people money that I really could have used because I couldn't stand to see the struggling.

It is unfortunate to be dealing with money problems like that. And that I commend your friend for selling their stuff, instead of just asking or borrowing. I know it must have been very difficult for him/her to part with a good computer, but I guess there are other things more important. Usually, real bargains are found this way. However unfortunate it is for the seller.

If I have extra money, I'd rather lend it to him than buy whatever he is selling. And never ask for payment. That way you have helped your friend in many ways you never thought is possible.

mmm is sad to get to that situation in life. i dont want to criticize anyone but how can someone not predict that situation.. indeed there are situations like great accident or illness that we cant predict but at least we should be aware of any bad thing that can happen... i hope your friend can go out of his economical problems..

I also have a friend who has four kids, separated from her husband who seems always short in cash around March every year. In my country March is the last month of school and parents need to pay tuition fees or else their kids may not be able to take the final exams or not graduate. She would text any of us to borrow money, and the last time she was able to text me was that she needed to borrow my income tax return form so that she could use it for a loan. I said, what? I of course refused because that is my tax return form and my name that she will use for the loan. We all know that she is having problems making ends meet. But she says that she has a small food business that is doing well. And the only time that she asks if she can borrow money is around that time of the year. Our opinion on this is that she knows that she will need money around that time, why not set aside a small amount each month so that when March comes and she is still short, she will only need a small amount to borrow. I don't ask my friends for help no matter how hard up I am. What I do is when I am able to work and have something extra, I buy jewelry. These jewelries I pawn or sell when I need money. At least I don't have to bother my friends who may also have money problems.

They must be in bad need. These things do happen. But they will pass soon. Your friend just have to be patient. They say life is like a roller coaster ride. Sometimes we're down and sometimes we're up.

Hi, You are so nice and kind A friend in need is a friend indeed. I hope they will appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. Helping a friend in need makes us feel good and we are glad that they look for us when in need. This means they really treat you as their true friend when they are in need. There was once when I need to move out from the house, I got no one to ask for help in late hours at night. Then it came to my mind of one of my old classmate. I called her up and she and her boyfriend came immediately on the motorbike and they make a few trips to carry our things to their rented place. I truly appreciate their help and I always remember their good deed till today. God has indeed blessed them abundantly. They are very successful in their career, business, family and spiritual life too :)

Hi Jugs, Well, if that will make you feel better that you're able to help your friend, go ahead. who know's one of these days you will need it. for now, at least you already have a souvenir from them...though you bought it hehehehehe!

That is really bad. I would rather just give them the money. I am sure the things they sold, they need it themselves. TATA.

Wow, that is a good price. I would as I have done in the past help out an individual when they are down if I have it. Quite honestly I cannot take it with me lol, so I will try to be nice once in a awhile, especially if I know there are trying. I would hold the PC until he could pay my money back.