Jane Chin shares Sep 07, 2008 03:58PM a sad postsecret about work and family (from postsecret.blogspot.com/2008/09/sunday-secrets.html) : www.plurkpix.com/pix/3wV.jpg
Jane Chin Sep 07, 2008 04:02PM i wonder if people realize that the price of money can sometimes get too high, and you end up losing loved ones you are working hard for.
pritcharddesign Sep 07, 2008 04:01PM I think sometimes people get caught up in money and lose perspective.
Jane Chin Sep 07, 2008 04:11PM when i was 8 my dad and mom fought a lot bc of $ and one night when it was really bad, i cried and said i would rather be poor than watch
pritcharddesign Sep 07, 2008 04:13PM It's true. People think they're helping their family, which yes, they are, but the rest is so important.
Jane Chin Sep 07, 2008 04:11PM "how much money" is often a choice more than necessity; i.e. how many are living above their means, then sacrifice family to maintain a
Jane Chin Sep 07, 2008 04:12PM so-called "quality of life"? Family/loved ones should be #2 on QOL list (#1 is health)
pritcharddesign Sep 07, 2008 04:15PM That's true, people go over the top. But, I always put everyone else over myself, health included.
Jane Chin Sep 07, 2008 04:14PM that may also be detrimental in the long run, pritcharddesign, if you risk running on empty too quickly too often.
LChamp says Sep 07, 2008 04:18PM I just wish I knew how much money I need between now and the time I die...Then I could do a little frivolous spending. Now it's mostly save
LChamp says Sep 07, 2008 04:19PM we aren't hurting. I have pensions and health insurance and a nestegg...
pritcharddesign Sep 07, 2008 04:20PM If you saw a financial planner, they might tell you you don't have to be so careful!
LChamp says Sep 07, 2008 04:24PM we donate to charities, I just can't spend on myself...never have been able to
affiliatecoffee says Sep 07, 2008 04:27PM Its a double edged sword. As pritchard said - balance is the key. But, its easier said than done.
Ginkgo says Sep 07, 2008 04:32PM LChamp, I'm the same way about spending on myself. I have the least clothes of the family & very few possessions that are "mine" not "ours"
pritcharddesign Sep 07, 2008 04:31PM I have recently started giving myself permission to spend on myself. I deserve it!
Gramma Annie! Sep 07, 2008 04:34PM give yourself permission to take time for yourself, too. It's vital to your mental well being.
ethnicomm says Sep 07, 2008 04:48PM and communication - if everyone doesn't understand the goal and how you all wish to get there, you'll lose then on the way
Gramma Annie! Sep 07, 2008 05:08PM when family is involved, it should be a team effort toward success. Setting priorities for time together.
DSN Sep 08, 2008 12:28AM am a bit surprised that *communication* took so long to enter the discussion. if the whole family isn't on the same page - disaster ensues
Jane Chin Sep 08, 2008 12:27AM DevSpamNull often people assume communication is happening or is implicit, when communication is never so - ESPECIALLY with family!
