The Conclusions of a Working Class "Taker"

[SheilaT]

4. First off, don't let any idiot ever tell you

that you are a taker, not when you're working as hard as you are for as little as you are.

And here's a thought about living with your parents: Back in the 70's I can recall a lot of people complaining that certain immigrants from certain countries essentially had an unfair advantage over us native-born Americans because they, the immigrants, would live together several generations, with all who could having jobs and contributing to the family economy. They'd save like crazy, living very frugally, and then perhaps buy a business. Unfair, I'd hear people say.

Really? I know that it's not likely your family is going to start a business, but living together means your collective standard of living is definitely better than it would be if you all had separate domiciles. And in the end those living arrangements (so long as no laws are being broken) are no one else's say-so. Okay, so maybe if you want to introduce a date to your folks it's slightly more of an issue, but still.