tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943735266880000142.post7316186756865421037..comments2023-11-24T08:25:09.674-05:00Comments on Jungle Jil: Daily Report: ExcelsiorJil Wrinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08289612869693691661noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943735266880000142.post-57341773449738822812010-07-30T01:57:01.137-04:002010-07-30T01:57:01.137-04:00Sorry I should have articulated my thoughts better...Sorry I should have articulated my thoughts better. Before you had the earnings crunch when you were in Thailand I felt you were not spending wisely or using that opportunity to save. After the earnings crunch you have been spending much more wisely and trying to help the family. Both of which are admirable.<br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943735266880000142.post-70106724909413801162010-07-29T02:50:26.880-04:002010-07-29T02:50:26.880-04:00Mike,
Thanks for the advice. The fact is that, i...Mike,<br /><br />Thanks for the advice. The fact is that, in general, I haven't been "throwing away" money for years... probably since back around 2006 when I was renting that house $2000 per month. After that, although I did have some purchases that could be considered frivilous... or at least overly so, as a percentage of my income they were not very much. In Thailand, I spent more of my money on entertainment than I do now. <br /><br />Recently... in the last 2½ years, what little income I have made has been consumed primarily by just getting by. I feed my family, keep the lights on and the internet working, and once a week, my wife and I do something fun. But it really isn't unreasonable if you were to look at what I spend my money on.<br /><br />Right now, I'm not focusing on savings. First, I have to get caught up on the things I mentioned in the main post: Repairs and repayments mostly.<br /><br />Then, I want to invest my money in businesses for myself and my family. The chicken business is still in my mind, plus a restaurant, a store, and several other minor things that will make my money work for me. But, if you liken that to savings... then yes, 20% of my gross earnings would be in the ballpark of my plans.Jil Wrinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289612869693691661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943735266880000142.post-22089674355353848572010-07-28T22:14:21.680-04:002010-07-28T22:14:21.680-04:00Congratulations.
I'm surprised to see you men...Congratulations.<br /><br />I'm surprised to see you mention savings--I've always gotten the impression you live month to month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943735266880000142.post-85305671343062130902010-07-28T21:52:50.405-04:002010-07-28T21:52:50.405-04:00I am really glad to hear this news. I have followe...I am really glad to hear this news. I have followed you for a long time and I have to admit I was concerned about your work situation and its downward spiral. Now I am gong to chastise you! Jil you have been making good money for a long time living in two relatively inexpensive places. You really should have built up a savings by now. There is simply no excuse for it. Look around you and see how much that money that you throw away actually means to people living near you. They wish they had it. I have to admit my attitude about spending money changed dramatically after I married my Thai wife. I just simply can not waste money any longer. I save and still have fun with my wife. You can also. You have to save 20% of your gross earnings for the rest of your life. I know it hurts now but later if things get tight you will be able to sleep easy for a while. Good luck Jil, MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com