tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post4574693999267984804..comments2024-02-17T02:59:07.589-05:00Comments on Money Maus: Frugal vs PoorMoneyMaushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13472111495751380102noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-40900049548371625382009-09-03T21:00:46.960-04:002009-09-03T21:00:46.960-04:00If they are living together in an apartment courte...If they are living together in an apartment courtesy of your parents I think it's appropriate for your brother to ask him to contribute to beer and groceries. Maybe the money he is making from his summer job is going somewhere and your brother will feel better (or worse I guess) about the arrangement. But not talking about it seems like it's making the problem worse.Sallie's Niecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662769521869035227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-1247003325110956422009-08-19T06:36:50.250-04:002009-08-19T06:36:50.250-04:00Sounds like a moocher who has lost some money some...Sounds like a moocher who has lost some money somewhere or spent it all. If I was your brother I'd be so frustrated... he should really confront him and talk to him or he's going to continue being frustrated and taken advantage of, which eventually will put a strain on the relationship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-84089906318870197192009-08-17T08:01:40.425-04:002009-08-17T08:01:40.425-04:00I've learned never to assume anything about so...I've learned never to assume anything about someone's financial situation. I had a friend in college who not only attended school full time, but had to save the pithy salary he received from on campus employment to send back to his family in Africa.<br /><br />I don't think it's in good character for him however to always take up others generosity and not reciprocate. Be honest about what your situation is is the best policy.Distarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842281795152002446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-66536605655033303062009-08-14T22:29:13.355-04:002009-08-14T22:29:13.355-04:00That used to be me… in college I had a p/t job, bu...That used to be me… in college I had a p/t job, but it basically paid for me to have a cell phone and buy art supplies (expensive major). Nothing else… I would have to eat pbj sandwiches and drink water for weeks on end just to squeak by, even living in university housing, with no rent). My family had no money to give me, and I had no time to get a full time job. It was embarrasing to have no money, so I would stay home instead of going out. It's awful to expect your friends to buy you stuff and then never return the favor! His friend sounds like he has no shame about that, I hope he grows up!savingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14241607615664885087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-83247077701732320552009-08-14T02:39:28.263-04:002009-08-14T02:39:28.263-04:00I don't think the guy is poor...he's just ...I don't think the guy is poor...he's just a cheapskate and a freeloader. He's not paying rent. He eats your brother's food. He doesn't buy drinks. He's earning money from a summer job, which i'm sure he's putting aside for who knows what. I'd be ashamed to live like that.Chocolate & Chantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14898749693686217571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-3903341271718056322009-08-13T08:27:21.251-04:002009-08-13T08:27:21.251-04:00Is he actually poor, or just cheap and unwilling t...Is he actually poor, or just cheap and unwilling to spend any money? Sounds like a tough situation for your brother. :/Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875152884082759723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-84532434084419975512009-08-13T07:39:34.694-04:002009-08-13T07:39:34.694-04:00Your brother should suggest he do things that pay ...Your brother should suggest he do things that pay money/benefits. And by "suggest" I don't mean "you should do that because it pays money." He should make it sound like these opportunities are"cool" or "I think that would be fun." This way, it solves his money problem and gives the guy a way out while still saving face. <br /><br />Or, possibly he could say that "I hear it's really good to have a job while in school, because it helps you find a better one when you graduate."Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891050014619301822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829756176267532933.post-40897009370546557542009-08-13T02:58:32.906-04:002009-08-13T02:58:32.906-04:00I have absolutely no advice to give. That is defin...I have absolutely no advice to give. That is definitely a tough situation to be in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com