SuperCharger Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/...an-8-years-ago/ This is a very microscopic way of determining whether America has progressed or digressed as a country over the Bush Jr. presidency but it let's us view things on a very personal level. Over the last 8 years my salary has increased just over double. I have only had two jobs and left the first on my own will. I have purchased two homes. I have increased my credit score by over 75 points. I have had three children. All in all I'd say the answer for me is Yes. I'm interested to see how the last 8 years have effected others personally and do you think you are in a better postion or worse position than 8 years ago. NOTE : This is not a Pro or Anti Bush thread. I personnally don't think he was a very good president and I didn't vote for him in either election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingfootball Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 No escaping the inflation. Other than that my family isnt any worse off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Same truck I had when he was elected. New house, new kid, moved to ast. mgr in my department. My penis grew 2" and my wifes boobs are perkier and fuller. Overall a good 8 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 massively better off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Better, but in spite of Bush and Congress: not because of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIND HOMER Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I am a CEO of a large HMO so I am really happy about the last 8 years.... to bad my tax loop holes and uncontrolled raping of the middle class will end soon. No mater i will be moving to the Cayman islands after the next election. See yeah suckers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Well, this 'are you better off' question is one of those age old election year questions. For my household, the answer is a resounding NO. We're rebounding now that I'm working full time, but we took a pretty big hit when my husband was laid off after 18 years at his company. Luckily, we had the resources in hand to weather it frugally. I know lots of other folks have had it much harder. Ask me again when I have to pay $5.00 gallon for heating oil this winter. That's more than DOUBLE last winter, which was at least 25% more than the year before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 August, 2000: Married, one kid, making "X / yr", co-owned a house (with the bank), a few friends, live far from family August 2008: Married to the same lady, three kids (#4 is coming), making "approximately 2X", co-owned a better house (with the bank), more and better friends, live very near family Better off = yes (but, like YoMama said, it had little to do with whatever happens in DC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 There's also the relativity of things. I'd be willing to wager that those who will answer positively probably went from their 20's to 30's during this past eight years...which means of course you'll be doing better as long as you're competent in the workplace. It's inevitable you'll be pulling in more $ (if that's how you gauge 'better off') than you did fresh out of school. How much is because and how much 'in spite of' and how much better do you think you could have done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 8 years ago I couldn't legally sit at a bar and drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yes, but that's not because of who's President. It's because I'm an adult and I go to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 A big fat YES!! But it is in spite of all the pillaging, lying, bought-and-paid-for politicians from either party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/...an-8-years-ago/ This is a very microscopic way of determining whether America has progressed or digressed as a country over the Bush Jr. presidency but it let's us view things on a very personal level. Over the last 8 years my salary has increased just over double. I have only had two jobs and left the first on my own will. I have purchased two homes. I have increased my credit score by over 75 points. I have had three children. All in all I'd say the answer for me is Yes. I'm interested to see how the last 8 years have effected others personally and do you think you are in a better postion or worse position than 8 years ago. NOTE : This is not a Pro or Anti Bush thread. I personnally don't think he was a very good president and I didn't vote for him in either election. I will say YES but that is only because I met my wife during that time otherwise... I am making about 1/3 of what I was making back in 2000 I had to close my business In 2000 I had 2 cars a 1997 and a 2000(MR2 Convertible) In 2008 we have 2 cars a 1992 and a 1995 Edited August 26, 2008 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Who isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 In 2000, I was a single, fun-loving party guy who went to a lot of concerts. Now I'm married and I have 2 kids. Bring back Clinton, I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmayes Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yeah, eight years ago I was a junior in college, eating ramen and hoping my POS car didn't die. Now I make decent money, own a small starter home and have a 2003 car that I just paid off. But, I'm not making as much as I should at this point in my career. The Metro Detroit engineering firm I work for is struggling; no raises for the foreseeable future. I don't want to move to another firm in town, I've know people that have done it and been laid off 6 months later. At least at my current firm I know they really want to keep me, and they don't like laying people off. Oh yeah, and I can't move out of state for a better job because it's impossible to sell a home in my area. So yeah, Michigan and our 8%+ unemployment rate isn't too hot right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Still with the same company. Three promotions (which owe nothing to the gubment) make me monetarily very sound indeed. 401k is worth about what it was worth a decade ago. Retirement still on the cards in 9 years time but looking shakier than it was. Kids departed to lead their own lives so that immediately increased net worth. Sure, I'm better off but that's due to my effort and the natural progressions of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Better, but in spite of Bush and Congress: not because of them. +1, because I worked my ass off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Income is up 5.2 times all while accruing three degrees and working on a 4th. WHat do you think my answer is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yeah, eight years ago I was a junior in college, eating ramen and hoping my POS car didn't die. Now I make decent money, own a small starter home and have a 2003 car that I just paid off. But, I'm not making as much as I should at this point in my career. The Metro Detroit engineering firm I work for is struggling; no raises for the foreseeable future. I don't want to move to another firm in town, I've know people that have done it and been laid off 6 months later. At least at my current firm I know they really want to keep me, and they don't like laying people off. Oh yeah, and I can't move out of state for a better job because it's impossible to sell a home in my area. So yeah, Michigan and our 8%+ unemployment rate isn't too hot right now. If your engineering field is civil, you want to make 120k, and dont mind travelling let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yeah, eight years ago I was a junior in college, eating ramen and hoping my POS car didn't die.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Like many have said I don't attribute the success I've had the past 8 years to the government. For the most part it's a combination of hard work and fortunate opportunities. Having just turned 31 the last 8 years were for the most part my mid-late 20's and probably the most dynamic era of anybody's life. I'm a firm believer that the President has little to no affect on one's personal success or failure. Here's to the next 8 years, regardless of who gets elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 It's "better THAN" genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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