We are going to have to get a 2nd job just to afford gas to drive to our career

[Ralph Wiggum]

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greenbriar(1000+ posts)
Wed May-21-08 07:16 PM
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We are going to have to get a 2nd job just to afford gas to drive to our career job
   
Edited on Wed May-21-08 07:17 PM by greenbriar
overhead this in the teacher's lounge today.

Teachers are paid decently...not wonderfully, but decently and the more education and the longer you have been teaching the higher your pay scale is.

We were in the teacher's lounge today for lunch and one teacher who as a Masters + 30 and been teaching 20 years said this...

then went on to complain that her mortgage went up 300 dollars too...

(guess who she voted for in 2004)

naw I didn't rub it in did not feel the need to

Balls, all I see is balls bouncing everywhere.

[BEG]

This person sounds so much like my old friend bouncy ball.  They are both teachers, are you sure she isn't her?

[Lord Undies]

Why would anyone's mortgage go up $300.00?  Mine has been the same for 21 years.  It hasn't varied a dime.  

Now, if the teacher was stupid enough to sign for a variable rate mortgage, well, she should be paying less.  Rates have gone down in most areas.  

So why, oh why, did this teacher's mortgage go up $300.00?  Property taxes?  Not likely.  Home values have been steady or turning downward just about everywhere.  Regardless, a $3600.00 per year jump in taxes is very unlikely.

Maybe her insurance went up $3600.00?  Equally unlikely.  Unless she burned the house down last year.  

[Ralph Wiggum]

This person sounds so much like my old friend bouncy ball.  They are both teachers, are you sure she isn't her?

I think they're completely different people.  Just a bit similar.  I knew a number of uber-lib teachers that worked with the former Mrs. Wiggum.  None were quite off the deep end as Bouncy or Greenbriar, but libs nonetheless.

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[BEG]

This person sounds so much like my old friend bouncy ball.  They are both teachers, are you sure she isn't her?

I think they're completely different people.  Just a bit similar.  I knew a number of uber-lib teachers that worked with the former Mrs. Wiggum.  None were quite off the deep end as Bouncy or Greenbriar, but libs nonetheless.

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Have you had a bouncy ball sighting lately?  When was the last time you have seen her? 

[Ralph Wiggum]

This person sounds so much like my old friend bouncy ball.  They are both teachers, are you sure she isn't her?

I think they're completely different people.  Just a bit similar.  I knew a number of uber-lib teachers that worked with the former Mrs. Wiggum.  None were quite off the deep end as Bouncy or Greenbriar, but libs nonetheless.

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Have you had a bouncy ball sighting lately?  When was the last time you have seen her? 

It's been at least a year, probably longer.  Do you still see her on some of your other boards?

[West Coaster]

Why would anyone's mortgage go up $300.00?  Mine has been the same for 21 years.  It hasn't varied a dime.  

Now, if the teacher was stupid enough to sign for a variable rate mortgage, well, she should be paying less.  Rates have gone down in most areas.  

So why, oh why, did this teacher's mortgage go up $300.00?  Property taxes?  Not likely.  Home values have been steady or turning downward just about everywhere.  Regardless, a $3600.00 per year jump in taxes is very unlikely.

Maybe her insurance went up $3600.00?  Equally unlikely.  Unless she burned the house down last year.  

Actually, new variable rate mortgages have gone down in most areas.  However, existing variable rates, tied to the LIBOR, have jumped significantly.  Those able to refinance to either a fixed rate or to a new adjustable rate (at the current rates) may have actually decreased their payments.  However, lenders are very reluctant to refinance those types of mortgages.

[jukin]

All the shit has hit the fan since the new CHANGE democrat congress was installed.  To think they want more of this.

[Lord Undies]

Why would anyone's mortgage go up $300.00?  Mine has been the same for 21 years.  It hasn't varied a dime.  

Now, if the teacher was stupid enough to sign for a variable rate mortgage, well, she should be paying less.  Rates have gone down in most areas.  

So why, oh why, did this teacher's mortgage go up $300.00?  Property taxes?  Not likely.  Home values have been steady or turning downward just about everywhere.  Regardless, a $3600.00 per year jump in taxes is very unlikely.

Maybe her insurance went up $3600.00?  Equally unlikely.  Unless she burned the house down last year.  

Actually, new variable rate mortgages have gone down in most areas.  However, existing variable rates, tied to the LIBOR, have jumped significantly.  Those able to refinance to either a fixed rate or to a new adjustable rate (at the current rates) may have actually decreased their payments.  However, lenders are very reluctant to refinance those types of mortgages.

I thought the LIBOR rate was down at least a half a point from a year ago. 

[Rebel]

OH NO!

I guess I shouldn't have dropped $1700 on a new guitar amplifier I totally did not need!

Damnit BC, that's the excess Father Barack is talking about. You should have just been happy with a $100 Gorilla amp. Kids in Ehernopia can't afford one, so you shouldn't be allowed to have one either. How would our image be perceived? 

 

[BEG]

This person sounds so much like my old friend bouncy ball.  They are both teachers, are you sure she isn't her?

I think they're completely different people.  Just a bit similar.  I knew a number of uber-lib teachers that worked with the former Mrs. Wiggum.  None were quite off the deep end as Bouncy or Greenbriar, but libs nonetheless.

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Have you had a bouncy ball sighting lately?  When was the last time you have seen her? 

It's been at least a year, probably longer.  Do you still see her on some of your other boards?

I don't have any other boards except for quilting and embroidery boards.  She wouldn't just "go away" she is there under a different name, I am sure of it.

[dandi]

Why would anyone's mortgage go up $300.00?  Mine has been the same for 21 years.  It hasn't varied a dime.  

Now, if the teacher was stupid enough to sign for a variable rate mortgage, well, she should be paying less.  Rates have gone down in most areas.  

So why, oh why, did this teacher's mortgage go up $300.00?  Property taxes?  Not likely.  Home values have been steady or turning downward just about everywhere.  Regardless, a $3600.00 per year jump in taxes is very unlikely.

Maybe her insurance went up $3600.00?  Equally unlikely.  Unless she burned the house down last year.  

then went on to complain that her mortgage went up 300 dollars too...

(guess who she voted for in 2004)

naw I didn't rub it in did not feel the need to

Based on what the DUmmy seems to be implying here, I can only assume Bush signed an Executive Order raising the friend's house payment.

[Lauri]

Why would anyone's mortgage go up $300.00?  Mine has been the same for 21 years.  It hasn't varied a dime. 

Now, if the teacher was stupid enough to sign for a variable rate mortgage, well, she should be paying less.  Rates have gone down in most areas. 

So why, oh why, did this teacher's mortgage go up $300.00?  Property taxes?  Not likely.  Home values have been steady or turning downward just about everywhere.  Regardless, a $3600.00 per year jump in taxes is very unlikely.

Maybe her insurance went up $3600.00?  Equally unlikely.  Unless she burned the house down last year.   

even in one of the most heavily taxed areas (seattle) taxes on our plush new abode went down almost 300 dollars a month. we had an overage in our account after the first year and it stunned me.

i think her rate adjusted and she just doesnt know what that means yet. or she does understand and she just wants to bitch about something.

[Rebel]

even in one of the most heavily taxed areas (seattle) taxes on our plush new abode went down almost 300 dollars a month. we had an overage in our account after the first year and it stunned me.

i think her rate adjusted and she just doesnt know what that means yet. or she does understand and she just wants to bitch about something.

Wow, you give her too much credit, Lauri. As for me, well, I just think the bitch is lyin'. 

[Lauri]

even in one of the most heavily taxed areas (seattle) taxes on our plush new abode went down almost 300 dollars a month. we had an overage in our account after the first year and it stunned me.

i think her rate adjusted and she just doesnt know what that means yet. or she does understand and she just wants to bitch about something.

Wow, you give her too much credit, Lauri. As for me, well, I just think the bitch is lyin'. 

she most likely is ..

[DixieBelle]

Bouncey bouncey bouncey!!

The only idjits getting rate hikes are the ones who didn't read the paperwork they signed and are now in a state of shock over the word "adjustable" in their adjustable rate mortgage.

[Rebel]

Bouncey bouncey bouncey!!

The only idjits getting rate hikes are the ones who didn't read the paperwork they signed and are now in a state of shock over the word "adjustable" in their adjustable rate mortgage.

300 bucks is a pretty big jump. Besides, as Undies said, rates have been falling.

[MrsSmith]

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greenbriar(1000+ posts)
Wed May-21-08 07:16 PM
Original message
We are going to have to get a 2nd job just to afford gas to drive to our career job
   
Edited on Wed May-21-08 07:17 PM by greenbriar
overhead this in the teacher's lounge today.

Teachers are paid decently...not wonderfully, but decently and the more education and the longer you have been teaching the higher your pay scale is.

We were in the teacher's lounge today for lunch and one teacher who as a Masters + 30 and been teaching 20 years said this...

then went on to complain that her mortgage went up 300 dollars too...

(guess who she voted for in 2004)

naw I didn't rub it in did not feel the need to

Balls, all I see is balls bouncing everywhere.

OH NOES!!!!  I voted for Pres. Bush in 2004, too!!!  My mortgage is going up....my mortgage is going up!!!1!!111




Oh, wait...we have a fixed rate 15-year mortgage.  WHEW!!   

[Lord Undies]

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greenbriar(1000+ posts)
Wed May-21-08 07:16 PM
Original message
We are going to have to get a 2nd job just to afford gas to drive to our career job
   
Edited on Wed May-21-08 07:17 PM by greenbriar
overhead this in the teacher's lounge today.

Teachers are paid decently...not wonderfully, but decently and the more education and the longer you have been teaching the higher your pay scale is.

We were in the teacher's lounge today for lunch and one teacher who as a Masters + 30 and been teaching 20 years said this...

then went on to complain that her mortgage went up 300 dollars too...

(guess who she voted for in 2004)

naw I didn't rub it in did not feel the need to

Balls, all I see is balls bouncing everywhere.

OH NOES!!!!  I voted for Pres. Bush in 2004, too!!!  My mortgage is going up....my mortgage is going up!!!1!!111




Oh, wait...we have a fixed rate 15-year mortgage.  WHEW!!   

They weren't writing 15 year mortgages the year I bought this house.  I'd be seven years in the clear!

Oh well, my house payment is so low I can't afford to pay it off early now.

[Chris_]

Gas prices are so high, farmers are going back to using mules.   

[Lord Undies]

Gas prices are so high, farmers are going back to using mules.   

That's just gonna drive up the price of stubborn.   

[formerlurker]

Why would anyone's mortgage go up $300.00?  Mine has been the same for 21 years.  It hasn't varied a dime.  

Now, if the teacher was stupid enough to sign for a variable rate mortgage, well, she should be paying less.  Rates have gone down in most areas.  

So why, oh why, did this teacher's mortgage go up $300.00?  Property taxes?  Not likely.  Home values have been steady or turning downward just about everywhere.  Regardless, a $3600.00 per year jump in taxes is very unlikely.

Maybe her insurance went up $3600.00?  Equally unlikely.  Unless she burned the house down last year.  

I can see property tax increase of that amount, depending on where in the country they reside.  Of course a property tax increase has nothing to do with GWB, but that is another matter.

[franksolich]

By the way, there's a certain grammatical, or vocabularial, oddity here that intrigues me.

I'm sure if Sigmund Freud were alive today, he'd be similarly curious.

The greedy thorn primitive is an 8th-grade social studies teacher, and so one reasonably assumes the greedy thorn primitive has a reasonable grasp of the English language.

But what is this "career job" stuff?

One assumes then that no one will have to take a second job so as to drive to their career, or to their job; only to their "career job".

[Lord Undies]

By the way, there's a certain grammatical, or vocabularial, oddity here that intrigues me.

I'm sure if Sigmund Freud were alive today, he'd be similarly curious.

The greedy thorn primitive is an 8th-grade social studies teacher, and so one reasonably assumes the greedy thorn primitive has a reasonable grasp of the English language.

But what is this "career job" stuff?

One assumes then that no one will have to take a second job so as to drive to their career, or to their job; only to their "career job".

I took it as a clumsy attempt to emphasize that it will now be necessary for otherwise stable folks with stable careers to seek some lowly secondary employment in order to survive.

[franksolich]

I took it as a clumsy attempt to emphasize that it will now be necessary for otherwise stable folks with stable careers to seek some lowly secondary employment in order to survive.

You know, one hesitates--for very good reasons--to think of the greedy thorn primitive as a literary giant, but really, she doesn't make that many grammatical mistakes.  Some, sure, but not as many as the other primitives do.

That's why I found the redundancy intriguing.

The greedy thorn primitive was sloshed when she posted this.