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just wanted to see how many people are effected by the poor economy like me!!!!....I wanted to do a lot more to my vibe, but just can't seem to have any money to do so......a lot of my friends have nice cars and want to customize it but they're in the same situation or worse ( being laid off because of bad business or get fired). is it all over the country of just PA!!!!!...thanks

It's all over the country my friend. I was laid off in Ohio about 6 months ago and moved back to Montana to find a job. Needless to say I'm still looking and my last unemployment claim went in today. There are things that I want to do to my car too, but first and foremost I need to find that job. This thread should probably be in off-topic BTW.

geez, i guess i feel lucky. i moan and ***** sometimes about being in the army, but i am lucky its an employer with job security. good luck in your job hunt man.

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Lots of people believe the worst is over, and we should start seeing a turnaround soon...so keep your faith my friends, your mods are coming down the line soon!

yes I also believe the worst is over and there should be plenty of jobs coming around the corner soon so hold your heads high you will find a job in no time.

I've been a Mortgage Underwriter since 1998.The business has been non stop ever since the "botched election"

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Most of the economy around here is driven by a navy base, so there's not been much visible downturn locally, but there's a lot of folks hurting. Got some family in flood city PA, and that town's a wasteland after the mill closed some years back. Glad I'm not in charge. Probably wouldn't give tax cuts though. Your vote is your voice, although it doesn't seem to really matter, unless you're in Florida.My first rule of economics is "Bills will always rise to meet the income", but that's no help if you've been laid off. Best bet is to get your priorities straight. If you don't have the disposable income, then spending what you can't afford to customize a car for whatever reason wouldn't be rational. I mean, would you rather eat, or cruise in a tricked out ride? I prefer food myself. Shelter is also big on my list.

quote:the harder i work, the more i get paid, the more things start to cost Boy, that sure is true! I've had several windfalls this year - tax refund, unexpected bonus from work, large christmas gifts, moonlight consulting business going like gangbusters.... Has meeting this weekend with the wife to discuss how are savings is still the same place it was 6 months ago!