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Give me $20 on pump 5.
Is it double coupon day?
I get paid in three days. Can't you just keep the power on until then?
Can't you just patch it? I can't afford a new tire this month.
Add your own.
Brickbat
(19,339 posts)Dyedinthewoolliberal
(15,575 posts)We can't afford it.
truebrit71
(20,805 posts)(When asked for something by the kids) Maybe you'll get it for xmas (hint: no you won't we still won't be able to afford it)
These are just as good as Nikes...
tk2kewl
(18,133 posts)FSogol
(45,485 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,084 posts)I got this outfit at the Goodwill.
Tag, you're going to have to get a paper route and mow lawns to help us make ends meet.
YellowRubberDuckie
(19,736 posts)...and then put the carrier in the trunk. WTF?
zbdent
(35,392 posts)"I'm sorry I can't go out ... I have to clean the house."
"No, really, I don't know how those slugs got into that roll of coins I'm cashing in. I really need this!"
zbdent
(35,392 posts)zbdent
(35,392 posts)riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)You can park overnight in the Walmart parking lot and nobody will make you move
That shelter has an area where families can sleep together (or that shelter allows pets)
Look at this great chair I just found on the curb on South St!
zbdent
(35,392 posts)"That shelter has an area where families can sleep together (or that shelter allows pets)" ... when her help asked for a raise to make ends meet ...
I'm also not sure about the Salvation Army one ... there are stories about threadbare millionaires who go to soup kitchens because they're too cheap to pay for a meal ... wouldn't surprise me if she pulled that one just for kicks ...
KarenS
(4,076 posts)Gee, I need to dust.
I'm mopping the floor/washing windows/cleaning the toilet/washing the car.
I'll pull weeds tomorrow.
Boy, this line is long (while waiting to check-out).
Bargain.
Budget.
Over-time.
zbdent
(35,392 posts)cindyperry2010
(846 posts)this week lights or food?
killbotfactory
(13,566 posts)"I'd like to see that movie, but we can't afford a babysitter right now."
"Overdraft charge?! I can't afford an extra $40 bucks in fee's this month!"
"Walmart has a great price on shoes right now"
laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)"Kids, get down here and turn the lights off now! That's a total waste of money!"
"I'm sorry I burned dinner but you'll just have to eat it - we don't have anything else."
"No, Susie can't come over for dinner, I don't have any extra."
"I'm sorry, we can't afford to get a pet right now. Someday we'll get a dog - I promise."
"Kids, please don't get your clothes so dirty, we're going through too much laundry soap."
"OMG, my friend bought me coffee today! One of those fancy Starbucks lattes! She's SO awesome!!"
I could go on.....
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)Gold Metal Flake
(13,805 posts)After 12 months I get one week of vacation time.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)Jane Austin
(9,199 posts)Or do I have to pay for a whole new crown?
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Sheepshank
(12,504 posts)KamaAina
(78,249 posts)warrior1
(12,325 posts)jillan
(39,451 posts)Haven't we all had a moment like that?
11 Bravo
(23,926 posts)Hell Hath No Fury
(16,327 posts)and I know I don't have any sick days left, but I really need the day off because I can't afford a babysitter."
Javaman
(62,530 posts)or
If I don't take these, how much will it cost then?
Two question I had to ask that always drew glares from the people in line.
There is no shame being poor, however morons will make you feel shame.
Taitertots
(7,745 posts)How am I going to pay for my Chemotherapy?
I hope the kids are not upset that we couldn't buy them Christmas Presents.
I hate my job.
My boss is treating me like shit.
jp11
(2,104 posts)I'm sorry I'm late my bus broke down, can I still take the exam?
I need to leave early I have to get to work.
How long does it take to get reimbursed?
My paycheck is wrong.
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