This email my coworker received today. He drives a 2005 Camry. It’s not wrecked, just old and fading paint. He never has to meet anyone that they would ever see the car. It’s literally just another car in the garage.
If they aren't offering a vehicle allowance there's no reason they should care what he drives. If they were giving him a couple hundred or thousand a month to pay for a new vehicle/lease and he's not using that they would have a valid reason to complain.
The irony is that I know many people who live extremely comfortably by being frugal (driving older cars, not buying jewelry, essentially not having material things that demonstrate their wealth).
It’s usually a sign of poor financial management to always be buying token financial proofs. (Always needing the newest cars, clothes, and other frivolous expenses) These costs inherently lead to less wiggle room during emergencies. When a family members gets sick and you still have insane payments on a fancy home, car, etc. then you quickly run out of money and thus become more liable to commit fraud etc.
TL;DR - That materialistic HR rep doesn’t know what the fuck he’s talking about.
NegativeRefrigerator on January 21st, 2020 at 20:14 UTC »
If they aren't offering a vehicle allowance there's no reason they should care what he drives. If they were giving him a couple hundred or thousand a month to pay for a new vehicle/lease and he's not using that they would have a valid reason to complain.
GearsGrinding on January 21st, 2020 at 20:14 UTC »
The irony is that I know many people who live extremely comfortably by being frugal (driving older cars, not buying jewelry, essentially not having material things that demonstrate their wealth).
It’s usually a sign of poor financial management to always be buying token financial proofs. (Always needing the newest cars, clothes, and other frivolous expenses) These costs inherently lead to less wiggle room during emergencies. When a family members gets sick and you still have insane payments on a fancy home, car, etc. then you quickly run out of money and thus become more liable to commit fraud etc.
TL;DR - That materialistic HR rep doesn’t know what the fuck he’s talking about.
Gymnocladusdioicus on January 21st, 2020 at 20:53 UTC »
"[You appear to be in financial trouble because you don't squander all of your money on depreciating assets.]" Fucking idiots.