Cutting Back...What about you?

[bricelythgoe]

The economic downturn has just hit me personally today. I got an e-mail from my boss of my 2nd job telling me that she needed to talk to me (oh no!). I sat down with her and she informed me that due to budget cuts, I would be losing about 2 months of teaching time, which is close to twenty percent of my pay. Plus my hourly wage would be going down a few dollars as well. I decided to look at the glass half full and say, "At least I will still have the job the other 10 months of the year." I feel like I stayed pretty positive. However, cutting that much from my pay is going to have ramifications. This is where kilts come in. There is only one thing I really like: Kilts. I was about to go and purchase my new kilt from Burnetts and Struths, based on Alan H's recommendations (Thanks Alan!). However, that has been put on hold indefinitely until me and the wife can see how the budget is going to turn out. Plus with a baby on the way, things are going to get tighter. I got really bummed out when I realized I could not get my new kilt. I am not sure what to do now.

I just wanted to know if any of your kilt buying habits have been affected by the downturn in the economy. If so, is there any way to deal with it!? It feels like an eternal jones to me!

Brice

[IrishGodfather]

Sorry to hear about your job being cut back...But you're right, at least you still have the job, many of my friends graduating from college right now are having an awful time finding jobs. Good luck to ya man, and no worries, you'll get that kilt!

[Dan R Porter]

Stay positive and believe things are turning! A child on the way should be your priority as you pointed out, so I applaud you. Good luck!

[Alan H]

Things are turning, but the best way to beat the downturn and get a few new kilts is to learn how to make them....

[Sionnach]

I'll be pulling for you from AZ. Better things to come soon.

[SgtKmack]

Sorry to hear about the cut backs. Focus on your baby. Buy him a kilt, its cheaper and he'll look so cool.

[dfmacliam]

Good wishes for you and the family.... I know things are tough and they have gotten tighter for you... Keep your head up, live life right, and things will turn around in no time..

[bricelythgoe]

Things are turning, but the best way to beat the downturn and get a few new kilts is to learn how to make them....

I know, I know.... You had to remind of that didn't you?

[Hamish]

My heart goes out to anyone who has had their working hours reduced, or worse, had their employment terminated as a result of the economic downturn. In many ways I am thankful that I have been retired for several years, but the income from the small private pension provided by my employer has been severely reduced, as has the income from my meagre savings/investments. For this reason alone I have put to one side all thoughts of ordering more kilts and accessories for the time being.

Take care,
Ham.

[ali8780]

I'm sorry to hear it Brice, we are facing a similar situation coming this June--I'm a little scared...