Large houses, calamities, insurances, and economies
By vanny
@vandana7 (100978)
India
January 9, 2025 2:07am CST
The Californian fires are showing how the rich and the poor become equal during such calamities.
I have always advocated smaller homes. They are easy to clean. You don't have to employ somebody to clean, and work harder to earn more for employing that person. The other prospect is scary...me having to clean the entire ...ENTIRE house...I might manage in about 10 years...LOL. It does seem like waste of my energy, which I can use to have fun here, or do something else not so useful.
Having a larger yard is perfectly fine, at least in India. People can go to hotels and house their guests there, if need be. Large houses require more repairs. The cleaning liquids paints waterproofing etc. etc., are all expenses. Added to that is the pollution during manufacturing and transporting such stuff.
The Californian fires make me think...OMG...how many people will be claiming and how much money the insurance companies have to cough up. It sure won't come cheap, because premiums will go up, effectively making life expensive.
Smaller homes are therefore, a patriotic option, as they save the economies.
I feel sorry for Indians who have large homes on small lot of land, and feel mighty pleased at their purchase. Even if the next door neighbors have equal sized homes, effectively blocking their light, or ventilation.
Sorry for all those Californians, but more sorry for the rich than homeless. Homeless folks know the score, so they can adjust to street life more easily than the rich man now a poor man.
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@vandana7 (100978)
• India
9 Jan
It is not merely about being temporary. It is about designing the house. A well designed house need not be large...and people who are financially smart would not opt for high maintenance stuff. Large houses and penchant for them is a sign of low intellect. Agreed they look good....but....beyond a point, there is a realization which is not revealed as ego prevents honesty...sigh.
Elon Musk lives in a small house...which has everything. What sense does it make to own large house, and spend less than 1/2 of the day there? It is like struggling to prepare food for 100 guests, when only two have been invited.
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@Fleura (30805)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan
The less you have, the less you have to lose, obviously. But even in such cases the rich and poor do not become truly equal. The rich (if they didn't just have all their riches as property) can afford to stay in some nice hotel or rent another posh house while theirs is rebuilt; not so for the poor person who loses their home.
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@wolfgirl569 (110348)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Jan
I would love a smaller house and compared to some this one is not big
@LindaOHio (183856)
• United States
11 Jan
Now that my husband is gone, this house is much too big for just me. My heart goes out to those in California who have lost their properties...rich or poor.
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@vandana7 (100978)
• India
11 Jan
Downsizing will be tough...you would have to do it alone. Maintaining the large house is also tough when alone. I do feel for you Linda...wish I could offer you something better out here. But at this stage of life, drastic change in diets can be tough on tummy. Even other conditions are extremely different and can be unnerving. Nevertheless, if you ever feel inclined, do let me know.
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@LindaOHio (183856)
• United States
12 Jan
@vandana7 Thank you so much. You're a good friend.
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@vandana7 (100978)
• India
12 Jan
@LindaOHio Honestly, I wish I could bring you down here...but our healthcare system is not half as advanced as yours. While yours might be pricey, our advantage is staff will be more helpful. But as I said, we don't get beef or pork most of the time. Even our preparations may not please your palate. Calling you down and asking you to prepare your food is weird...our food standards may be way below yours..that is another concern because it can lead to other complications. But you would always be welcome should you ever need to go elsewhere...for whatever reason. We get eggs, we get chicken, we get bread...butter, cheese...not flavored but manageable.
@RevivedWarrior (3080)
• India
9 Jan
People have their own likes about houses. Some like it big and small. While it is true that calamities can cause serious damage to bigger houses , some people like to live in big houses as they love a more spacious house. True the maintainence is going to be high , but that is something they should have thought of while building house. But in face of calamity , there is no distinction between rich and poor. All are equals. Smaller homes are perfect for a small family or for people in urban areas. But in rural areas , most of the people visit and stay and te usually have bigger homes. Well, it is an interesting perspective .Take care!
@vandana7 (100978)
• India
9 Jan
I have known larger the so called spacious accommodations, which lacked sophistication and therefore, looked mediocre over some very well planned small homes, which were able to create that spacious feeling by getting rid of some walls. Four bedrooms is a nonsensical concept. One for self, one for kids, one for guests/elder family members. If kids are growing up, they can use the couch. Guests? Hotels...LOL
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