Recession 2.0: Readers Report Benefits, Too

So far we are doing alright, but that can change. My husband and I where both laid-off in the early 90's. We had two small children and my oldest was born with a kidney problem. We had to go on welfare just so she could have insurance. We couldn't find jobs, so we went back to school. It took 4 years, but we both finally graduated, found jobs and rebuilt our lives. At the present time we both work for school districts. Hopefully, we will stay empoyed, since my oldest has moved back home with my grandson.

We have cut back on all spending to save money just in case things change. We brown bag it for lunch. We combine all shopping trips so we can do them on the way home from work. We do not have cable and use only the antenna. We spend more time outside in the yard and less in the house. I have learned to hang clothes outside and use the dryer less, as well as I have gone to all cold water for washing. Funny, my clothes are just as clean and I now have less wrinkles too. When we do spend money it is for upgrading insulation for the house and keeping two older cars running. We have also changed our driving habits and have improved our mpg on each car.

My heart goes out to those who have lost thier jobs.

FMK of TX 10:32AM November 10, 2008