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Yeah, the economy has affected me. Probably not in the same way it has affected you guys though. I just got done with school and am trying to start a career.
Within the last year, the company I work for has really REALLY shifted their focus from expanding into the future to increasing profitability in the now. They haven't had any layoffs, but they have successfully managed to cut their staff size to an appropriate level through attrition. Am I concerned about layoffs? Shit yeah. I don't know how bad the economy will get, but I can't imagine it will get too bad before they start shit-canning folks like me.
I have been trying to move up a bit within the company and positions just aren't there. I don't particularly want to stay in my current position, but I also don't think I want to be leaving the company soon. There isn't shit around here, and I have a job afterall.
In terms of my personal life, it most certainly has. Food is crazy expensive. I'm fat so that doesn't work out well for me. That is still a significant part of my budget. Gas has been pretty tough on me this year. I have a fuel efficient car and a short drive to work, but with the wedding happening earlier this year, I was going A LOT of different places, and it hurt. Bad.
I think the big thing is that I can't increase my income. I am stretched pretty thin now, and in order to really start pursuing my financial goals, I am going to need more income. My wife is a teacher, but has to work at a daycare until a position is open at the schools. It is pretty frustrating.
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