What item could you “afford” but don’t buy?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$400k for an undergrad degree

I know people who are considered full pay but can’t afford it, but I have yet to meet anyone who can easily afford expensive private who just refused to pay for their kid.

Plenty of wealthy kids want the state school, but it’s not because the parent refused to pay for a private.

That’s just your own echo chamber. I know lots of people like this, us included. We can easily afford private college but do not see the value at all, nor did we want our kids around people who believe they are better than people at top public schools. I worked a several years at an expensive private (often lusted after here) and definitely would NOT want my child at that school, even if it were the same price at public (and if’s not.) The fact that posters here are so elitist about it only solidifies my feelings. We shared our views, our kids were fine with it, and we told them they could have the difference towards grad school plus a large down payment on a house. It’s not the money - it’s what you get for the money and it’s not worth it to us.

First, I absolutely don’t believe you could easily afford it. Your comment…they can have the difference towards a down payment confirms it. If it’s easy to afford it then it doesn’t impact your ability to give them a down payment either, right?

Nobody who could easily pay for Harvard would ever in their right mind tell their kid that we just won’t pay for Harvard…especially if their kid legitimately wants to attend (believe it or not, some/many do).

So…the point still stands…you actually can’t really afford it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:a single family house they're so overpriced a run down right now inventory sucks.

great for you - you're clearly the smartest in the room, whereas some of us need an actual place to live

What are you trying but failing to say PP?

Imagine being so privileged that you don't realize that not everyone is handed a free house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Botox, but now that I’m over 50, I’m second guessing my choice.

I now regret dying on this hill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Guacamole at Chipotle

best thing on the menu

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Guacamole at Chipotle

Hilarious

I am that OP. For the record, I had the issue with queso since it's unhealthy and not tasty. My kids now pick quac. Also, I'm DCUM famous!

Changing the story? You’re at Chipotles, relax. Let them have some queso you don’t have to eat it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$400k for an undergrad degree

I know people who are considered full pay but can’t afford it, but I have yet to meet anyone who can easily afford expensive private who just refused to pay for their kid.

Plenty of wealthy kids want the state school, but it’s not because the parent refused to pay for a private.

That’s just your own echo chamber. I know lots of people like this, us included. We can easily afford private college but do not see the value at all, nor did we want our kids around people who believe they are better than people at top public schools. I worked a several years at an expensive private (often lusted after here) and definitely would NOT want my child at that school, even if it were the same price at public (and if’s not.) The fact that posters here are so elitist about it only solidifies my feelings. We shared our views, our kids were fine with it, and we told them they could have the difference towards grad school plus a large down payment on a house. It’s not the money - it’s what you get for the money and it’s not worth it to us.

First, I absolutely don’t believe you could easily afford it. Your comment…they can have the difference towards a down payment confirms it. If it’s easy to afford it then it doesn’t impact your ability to give them a down payment either, right?

Nobody who could easily pay for Harvard would ever in their right mind tell their kid that we just won’t pay for Harvard…especially if their kid legitimately wants to attend (believe it or not, some/many do).

So…the point still stands…you actually can’t really afford it.

You aren’t one for logic, are you? DP

[Anonymous]

European vacation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Guacamole at Chipotle

Hilarious

I am that OP. For the record, I had the issue with queso since it's unhealthy and not tasty. My kids now pick quac. Also, I'm DCUM famous!

Changing the story? You’re at Chipotles, relax. Let them have some queso you don’t have to eat it.

Go back and read the original thread. It's right in there.

[Anonymous]

A new car.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DoorDash/UberEats - unless there is truly nothing in the house and it's impossible for an adult to leave the house to pickup takeout.

Yes! I have never ordered from one of those. One of us goes out to get it or we order from the local Chinese place that still delivers. The fees are insane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$400k for an undergrad degree

I know people who are considered full pay but can’t afford it, but I have yet to meet anyone who can easily afford expensive private who just refused to pay for their kid.

Plenty of wealthy kids want the state school, but it’s not because the parent refused to pay for a private.

That’s just your own echo chamber. I know lots of people like this, us included. We can easily afford private college but do not see the value at all, nor did we want our kids around people who believe they are better than people at top public schools. I worked a several years at an expensive private (often lusted after here) and definitely would NOT want my child at that school, even if it were the same price at public (and if’s not.) The fact that posters here are so elitist about it only solidifies my feelings. We shared our views, our kids were fine with it, and we told them they could have the difference towards grad school plus a large down payment on a house. It’s not the money - it’s what you get for the money and it’s not worth it to us.

First, I absolutely don’t believe you could easily afford it. Your comment…they can have the difference towards a down payment confirms it. If it’s easy to afford it then it doesn’t impact your ability to give them a down payment either, right?

Nobody who could easily pay for Harvard would ever in their right mind tell their kid that we just won’t pay for Harvard…especially if their kid legitimately wants to attend (believe it or not, some/many do).

So…the point still stands…you actually can’t really afford it.

We make 7 figures a year and have no mortgage. Tell yourself whatever you want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Guacamole at Chipotle

Ding, ding! The only correct answer.

I preferred the earlier response that included queso.

Except it’s a running joke… you know someone is rich when they order guacamole for their chipotle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Guacamole at Chipotle

Ding, ding! The only correct answer.

I preferred the earlier response that included queso.

Except it’s a running joke… you know someone is rich when they order guacamole for their chipotle.

I'm aware of the previous thread. And it involved ordering both guac and queso.

[Anonymous]

New clothes. I rely almost entirely on poshmark and eBay. (Shoes and undergarments are the exception, sometimes outerwear, too).

Come to think of it, I buy very little new. Furniture, kitchen stuff, rugs…almost all vintage/thrifted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Guacamole at Chipotle

Ding, ding! The only correct answer.

I preferred the earlier response that included queso.

Except it’s a running joke… you know someone is rich when they order guacamole for their chipotle.

I'm aware of the previous thread. And it involved ordering both guac and queso.

It’s not a DC urban mom thing it’s a Internet thing and no, it does not include queso.