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Well, I was helping out around the house, doing yard work and cleaning etc for a small allowance. I plan to do that with my son, to have him start his own savings account from a young age. My parents paid me for small things, but didn't really instill that sense of financial responsibility until I was older, and it didn't hit me until my early 20s. I don't want to make that mistake and instill that in him early on.
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Got my first job when I had just turned 14. Worked in addition to Football offseason, Orchestra, and all AP classes. Powerlifitng started at 6:30, then went to school, football practice from 3-6 or so, then got picked up, taken to work until the restaurant closed(which was 9 or 10 depending on the day), then had to clean my section, which was 30 minutes or so, then had to wait for my ride to pick me up.
That was ****ing exhausting.
That was ****ing exhausting.
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I was in sales already. Selling the produce out of my dad's garden (from hell! lol) from my 10 spd to nearby neighborhoods, as well as to a local grocer, saving up money for Honda Mini Trail's.
My older sisters and I still joke (whine) about my Dad. He gave us an allowance in return for expectations of chores (and that garden from hell!). (Which is why I have no idea about comics and not much about Sat morn cartoons, etc). But as soon as it was 'payday', he'd always ask with that stern drill sgt voice "so what are you going to do with it?" The correct answer was "We know dad, put it in savings..." 
He was definitely "old school" (Dep kid).
That silly passbook savings habit as a kid has served me well. Always save a little bit - even during the toughest times. I am an excellent money/asset manager, and I excel at cash flow and debt mgmt.
But even when it came time to spend some (on dirt bikes), I had to do the ultimate sales job on him!
"Features & Benefits!!" lol
Is it any wonder my career was in sales?
And explains that while I have some nice things (from saving up while scrutinizing what I wanted), I haven't just thrown money out the window on senseless things. Nor am I a mod freak.
So your plan has wisdom.
Selling the produce out of my dad's garden (from hell! lol) from my 10 spd to nearby neighborhoods, as well as to a local grocer, saving up money for Honda Mini Trail's.Well, I was helping out around the house, doing yard work and cleaning etc for a small allowance. I plan to do that with my son, to have him start his own savings account from a young age. My parents paid me for small things, but didn't really instill that sense of financial responsibility until I was older, and it didn't hit me until my early 20s. I don't want to make that mistake and instill that in him early on.
He was definitely "old school" (Dep kid).That silly passbook savings habit as a kid has served me well. Always save a little bit - even during the toughest times. I am an excellent money/asset manager, and I excel at cash flow and debt mgmt.
But even when it came time to spend some (on dirt bikes), I had to do the ultimate sales job on him!
"Features & Benefits!!" lolIs it any wonder my career was in sales?
And explains that while I have some nice things (from saving up while scrutinizing what I wanted), I haven't just thrown money out the window on senseless things. Nor am I a mod freak.
So your plan has wisdom.
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I was in sales already. Selling the produce out of my dad's garden (from hell! lol) from my 10 spd to nearby neighborhoods, as well as to a local grocer, saving up money for Honda Mini Trail's. My older sisters and I still joke (whine) about my Dad. He gave us an allowance in return for expectations of chores (and that garden from hell!). (Which is why I have no idea about comics and not much about Sat morn cartoons, etc). But as soon as it was 'payday', he'd always ask with that stern drill sgt voice "so what are you going to do with it?" The correct answer was "We know dad, put it in savings..." He was definitely "old school" (Dep kid). That silly passbook savings habit as a kid has served me well. Always save a little bit - even during the toughest times. I am an excellent money/asset manager, and I excel at cash flow and debt mgmt. But even when it came time to spend some (on dirt bikes), I had to do the ultimate sales job on him! "Features & Benefits!!" lol Is it any wonder my career was in sales? And explains that while I have some nice things (from saving up while scrutinizing what I wanted), I haven't just thrown money out the window on senseless things. Nor am I a mod freak. So your plan has wisdom.
Selling the produce out of my dad's garden (from hell! lol) from my 10 spd to nearby neighborhoods, as well as to a local grocer, saving up money for Honda Mini Trail's. My older sisters and I still joke (whine) about my Dad. He gave us an allowance in return for expectations of chores (and that garden from hell!). (Which is why I have no idea about comics and not much about Sat morn cartoons, etc). But as soon as it was 'payday', he'd always ask with that stern drill sgt voice "so what are you going to do with it?" The correct answer was "We know dad, put it in savings..." He was definitely "old school" (Dep kid). That silly passbook savings habit as a kid has served me well. Always save a little bit - even during the toughest times. I am an excellent money/asset manager, and I excel at cash flow and debt mgmt. But even when it came time to spend some (on dirt bikes), I had to do the ultimate sales job on him! "Features & Benefits!!" lol Is it any wonder my career was in sales? And explains that while I have some nice things (from saving up while scrutinizing what I wanted), I haven't just thrown money out the window on senseless things. Nor am I a mod freak. So your plan has wisdom.
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Allowances? What is that? I never got allowances, only time I got money from my parents was New Years and if I needed something for school.
Yard work was something that was excepted of me ( mowing grass, picking up garbage, weeding, etc... ) also helping my dad "fix" stuff around the house.
Yard work was something that was excepted of me ( mowing grass, picking up garbage, weeding, etc... ) also helping my dad "fix" stuff around the house.
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I did get an allowance, but typically cut the grass, took out the garbage, etc. each week. I started mowing my parents' lawn when I was 12.
Passing the hours until Thursday so I can go pick up my car...it's gonna be a long day tomorrow.
Passing the hours until Thursday so I can go pick up my car...it's gonna be a long day tomorrow.
