Comments on: Keeping Money Matters Quiet

By: eh438

eh438 — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:56:42 +0000

In my experience, those who complain are really asking to be told that it’s okay for them to spend indiscriminitely or asking to be forgiven for their excesses. Complaining is very different from worrying aloud…which is rarely spoken in work circles.

By: Cheapchick

Cheapchick — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:08:22 +0000

I completely agree. To each his own. I find financial bloggers especially critical of others. My thought? Save where it doesn’t hurt so you can spend where you want to. And – if I wish to spend my hard earned bucks on a Latte so be it. I just managed to save 75.00 in coupons on my 150.00 grocery trip therefore I can now afford my Latte.

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By: MJ

MJ — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:27:05 +0000

I learned several years ago to keep quite about my finances. People now don’t know how much I am paid, don’t know where I put my money, and don’t know my financial opinions unless I am asked to share. Even then I may not share. I only know of one other friend that is truly a full on saver like myself, and he and I talk pretty openly, otherwise my blog is where I share with the world, anonymously of course. Am I seriously annoyed by friends, family, and other people’s decisions, heck ya, but they won’t hear it from me unless asked.

Nice post…

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By: Healthy Amelia

Healthy Amelia — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:44:26 +0000

Such an interesting topic! My blog isn’t anonymous. My friends and family all know about it and some read it. I haven’t shared it at work, though. For some reason, I’m just not comfortable with that. I don’t state exactly how much money I make, but I do share quite a bit. This does open me up to possible judgments, etc. but I just don’t care. I never claimed to be doing everything “the right way”. It’s just my way.

By: JoeTaxpayer

JoeTaxpayer — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:51:13 +0000

I agree.
I’m seen in my office brown-bagging it, but then when I bought a nice car, I got ribbed for it, as though it was out of character. What’s wrong with picking and choosing? The money I save by brewing coffee at home helping to fund something that’s fun?

I’d only open myself to more of that by coming out of the closet, blogwise.
Nice site.
Joe

By: Imee

Imee — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:42:46 +0000

Wow, this is a very relatable post. I really think this world is becoming more and more materialistic. With an economic slump like this, you’d think the opposite should be happening, but no… People still judge others because of financial problems regardless of the situation. That just sucks. And yeah, an occasional cup of coffee isn’t that bad, just don’t allow it to slowly wreck your finances. Good luck

By: J. Money

J. Money — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:59:37 +0000

Nicely played my friend! We all sure do judge whether we mean to or not, but no sense in giving everyone firepower by handing out your dirty details all over the place

I just told some of my family this weekend, and so far so good! it’s the friends/co-workers that i’ll be steering clear from…

By: FatCrat

FatCrat — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:55:08 +0000

Great post. Salary transparency is one of the strangest things about working for the government, and it’s one of those things that makes you a “public servant.”

I’m collecting stories on life in government service at FatCratz.com, and would love to hear more folks weigh in on what this is like.