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Is that cash, credit or slavings?

Once upon a time, when i worked in retail i was caught up in the whirlwind that involved trying to balance my part time earnings (while i studied) with my never ending spending. Time and time again i had to ask people at the cash register the same question of how they would part with their money to purchase their new found clothing. Would they be paying with cash, credit card or a savings account.

 For many it seemed credit was the most viable option, which i never understood as i believe it's the equivalent of spending money you don't have so you have no business in spending it anyway, but each to their own i suppose.

 Finally one customer came to make his purchase and i asked that famous question: "Will that be cash, credit or savings?"

 He answered with a sigh, "don't you mean slavings?!"

 I laughed back and thought how right he was.

 I guess for some people it really does feel that way.

 It made me think, in a way he was right. Aren't we all just slaving away to spend some of our savings on the things that make us happy? The only way we can stop the account from being called 'slavings' is if the money we earn arrives from the fruition of doing something we love.

 Here's hoping your savings come from a place that is thoroughly enjoyable.

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  1. mycatssaymeow6 January 2013 at 08:02

    "slavings" ... so true in my case.

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  2. Flakers6 January 2013 at 22:55

    I hope that your situation changes soon so that you can start calling it savings again!

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