the money thingy #1

I guess its impossible to escape from this topic, which is why in the title i put a number 1 there as it will have more on this.

Most of my classmates be it in Germany or in Singapore thinks that i have the money to spend just because I'm abroad. Let me tell u what, those who know me well will know that I'm not rich neither is my family. Both my parents are teachers, which are government servant, which as all of u know in our country the pay is very low. Yes I stayed in a condo, not because my parents want a luxurious life, but due to a series of house break-in and nearly cause the life of my dad, they decided to get a low-cost condominium. But low-cost condominium is not so low cost actually, as have to pay maintainence every month which is not cheap at all. Yes, it doesn't guarantee a better safety, but at least through statistics it is safer than terrace house.

As for the studying aboard part, most of them think my parents have the money since both my bro and I studied abroad. But u must know, my parents sacrifice all their income for our education. As they are teachers and they way they were brought up, the primary priority is education. The dumped all the money in our education, which is why i am still capable of studying in Singapore now. My bro is slightly better as he is smart and hard working, able to reduce the burden by getting scholarship. I am not so capable, and not so hard working but still doing well in my studies to ensure that my parents money are not wasted.

Thats us, so please people change your perspective on me! I am not RICH at all. I do have a couple of "expensive" gadgets such as my earphone and that is because i save up by having less outings and food. I am given a fixed pocket money per month to spend, and i dont spend all as i will save up for all these once in a bluemoon.

Some people don't have the money, but they want to spend on all these. They take from parents, which they over estimated the parent's saving and income. Of course, parents love their kids nowadays that they are just willing to squeeze all their money to buy iphone for their kids. Nothing wrong with loving your kids. But the thing is, by spending on all these luxurious goodies, it will soon develop a habit among the kids. One day, they will have to be independent and then they will start spending in debts.

Car is another issue. I don't blame Malaysians for having the mind set that they need to get a car as soon as they work, and get foreign made car as we know what kinda quality it is to have a local made. Second hand car is even worse. But sometimes, what you need doesn't mean you can have. This is where u have to start thinking of your capabilities. Who wouldn't like to have a conviniency? But the world is like that, like it or not. If you can't afford it why force the way out???

I am not critisizing anyone in particular or what. These are all collection of experience with people around me and their story, from all different ages and different background. Money is always gonna be an issue no matter how rich u are coz u will spend even more when ur rich until u reach ur limit. But just be careful where you spend on. Be aware what you're capable of. I don't think you need an iphone to survive in this world.