Would you work a day or two extra just for more bling?

[Missy]

Let's say for the sake of the discussion you work part time or are retired and had the opportunity to work one or 2 more days just for bling money.

Is it worth it to you? Or is your free time more valuable? Or do you prefer working at a formal job vs working raising your family full time or enjoying your hobbies and free time depending on what stage of life you are currently experiencing.

For the sake of this discussion you have more than enough money for bills and free time and retirement etc.

We are all at different points in our life and some with children and some without children and have different levels of obligation so I'm just making this as general as possible.

Is it worth it to you to work an extra day or 2 for bling only. This is assuming you don't work at a formal job or only work for a couple of days currently. And this extra money is not for other expenses/bills or kids education for the sake of this discussion. Just for extra cash for bling.

Thoughts?

 

[Austina]

No. I worked part time after DS was 16, then a couple of years ago I called it quits on the basis that if they needed me for an odd day here and there, I'd help. The practice was recently sold, and the outgoing dentist asked if he could tell the new owners that I'd be available if needed. I had a relationship with the old dentist, and was prepared to help out, but I don't have any loyalty to the new people.

My DH and I have always had a joint bank account, even before we were married, so I wouldn't really feel 'right' about working and keeping the money just to spend on myself.

 

[Missy]

Austina thanks for your explanation. Please vote as I currently see there are 2 votes for bling rules the day and yes they would work more days for bling and I'm guessing that isn't your vote lol. I already voted and as you might have guessed my vote was no I value my free time more than bling. Shhhh I hope they don't take my PS membership from me

I suspect age has something to do with how one feels about this issue as well as you and I are close in age and on the same page re this issue.

And for those of you who kindly voted-care to share your thoughts behind your vote?

 

[MissGotRocks]

I would work a day or two for extra pocket money - whether or not it was tagged for bling. I think that as long as you are able bodied and have some skill or talent to offer, working is healthy. I think that after I retire I would want something part time - just to be out in the world with others and have a bit of structure to my life. I also feel that you would have a whole different mindset about a post retirement job. It's not the main source of your income, you can quit anytime you like and you hopefully wouldn't have a high pressure job to make you crazy!

 

[Missy]

Good points MGR. Thanks for chiming in. As with everything it depends on the person and I agree with you structure is good (at least for me). I find comfort in structure but find that in other ways as opposed to needing to have a job for emotional well being though I see where that is quite helpful for many people.

My grandfather bless his soul worked till his death at age 89. He had a need to keep busy and productive and it kept him happy. I am not like him however and don't feel I need to be working at a paid or unpaid job to be satisfied if that makes sense. I find structure and satisfaction in other endeavors.

I think the point is one must feel they still have goals in life no matter the stage one is in IMO.


But oh bling is a strong draw that is for sure.

 

[Queenie60]

I recently took on a part time job after 24 years of being a homemaker. Still have free time. Seems that most of my money goes to designer clothes/accessories or bling! I voted YES! However, I'm sure that after a time, I will begin to miss my excessive free time. But for now, love working for the bling!

 

[Austina]

Just to add a post script to my answer, my DH spent the first 25 years of our marriage travelling extensively, so we are also making up for the time we didn't spend together then

 

[OreoRosies86]

Every single piece of bling I own comes from "side hustle" money, like tending bar or waiting tables. I'm in an industry where it's not uncommon for management to moonlight elsewhere as a server/bartender. I couldn't really justify it otherwise!

 

[t-c]

I would rather have a nap than bling

This opinion is driven by the fact that I currently work a crazy amount of hours and I just can't imaging giving up free time even if I have a lot of it. I reserve the right to change my opinion after a few years of retirement.

 

[Slickk]

I have a bling fund and would/do work extra to supplement it. In my profession, that entails substituting other classes while I am at work anyway. So no extra hours, just stress. Lol.
ETA I would not add to my current hours for bling though.

 

[nala]

I have a bling fund and would/do work extra to supplement it. In my profession, that entails substituting other classes while I am at work anyway. So no extra hours, just stress. Lol.
ETA I would not add to my current hours for bling though.

Sounds like you are a teacher, too? Lol. I'm actually the opposite. I refuse to sub bc the stress is not worth it and you still have to make up for that time ( grading, planning, etc). I prefer to put my extra time towards Summer school because it is stress-free. Kids are great.
In fact, as a teacher, that is how I pay for all my extra bling. My salary is all designated to responsible payments. So I figure, working 13 days of summer school every other year, entitles me to go shopping guilt-free.

 

[Slickk]

Sounds like you are a teacher, too? Lol. I'm actually the opposite. I refuse to sub bc the stress is not worth it and you still have to make up for that time ( grading, planning, etc). I prefer to put my extra time towards Summer school because it is stress-free. Kids are great.
In fact, as a teacher, that is how I pay for all my extra bling. My salary is all designated to responsible payments. So I figure, working 13 days of summer school every other year, entitles me to go shopping guilt-free.

Yes I am! You are right in that often times subbing is not worth it, but I always earmark that extra money toward me things. Our extended school year (summer) is six long weeks and I stay away from that as the population there are mostly students I have during the school year and I need the break!
PS They're not in summer school because of my teaching prowess, lol. They're special needs kids.

 

[BlingDreams]

I'd say no, but with a caveat. I'd work an extra day or two for extra FUN money, whether it's bling or other items that aren't needed and bought purely for enjoyment. This is actually how we have our finances currently set up - he covers the bills and I cover money for vacations, presents, etc.

 

[elle_71125]

I vote no. I'd rather spend time with my family (and my fur babies). Or reading a good book.
Time is precious. It reminds me of a saying that "on their death bed, no one ever wishes that they had spent more time working."

 

[Calliecake]

I vote no. I would much rather spend the time with my family. I'm smart enough to know that my grand niece will only be little for a short amount of time. Her mom thinks I watch her to help her save on babysitting expenses, I love that little girl to pieces and watch her for purely selfish reasons. No piece of jewelry could ever bring as much joy as that little one and her mom bring me.

 

[PintoBean]

If I like the job I'd like to work part time to get out of the house and make a little fun money. If it stresses me out no thanks life's too short.

 

[marcy]

I voted yes. I'd work extra to get spending money not necessarily just for bling.

 

[madelise]

I work a shit ton. I work 7 days a week, on my full-time, 2 contracting jobs, and I also run two blogs and multiple Facebook groups.

Why not? I am happier being productive and buying bling to motivate myself instead of being bored at home with nothing to show for it. In ALL of my free time, I keep busy. I'm always going out, going places, visiting people, etc.

It may be my generation though. There are many articles supporting that millennials are work-obsessed.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Missy...are you hiring?... I need to make some extra since I spent too much lately...

 

[Missy]

If I like the job I'd like to work part time to get out of the house and make a little fun money. If it stresses me out no thanks life's too short.

Yes this is the answer for me too. If the job was less stressful and if there wasn't so much responsibility then it would be a no brainer for me. But that's in an ideal world. In (my) real life this isn't the way it is and I am with you Pinto in what you wrote. The extra money isn't worth it. Not if that stressful work is optional (i.e. not needing that money to survive).

I vote no. I'd rather spend time with my family (and my fur babies). Or reading a good book.
Time is precious. It reminds me of a saying that "on their death bed, no one ever wishes that they had spent more time working."

Word. And I think this perspective changes as one gets older. You are more likely to value time (and people and experiences) more than money (and things) as you age as long as you are living comfortably (and that is a personal definition of course). When I was younger I worked a lot in many different environments-hopsital, clinic, private practice, military etc... I wanted to try them all out and I had a lot of energy. Plus healthcare was different then and the emphasis was on care vs money. Don't get me wrong though if one wasn't making money the clinic couldn't stay in business.

However nowadays it is harder to make that money to keep the healthcare business afloat and from my observations quality of healthcare has gone down. It's disheartening and I don't have any answers -just a lot of questions.

Missy...are you hiring?... I need to make some extra since I spent too much lately...

LOL well DF if you can put my dh and I (and our 4 sweet kitties) up in an oceanfront home in California I'll be there on the next plane and I will hire you to take care of our pool...do you work for watches? I will see if I can convince my dh to part with some of his collection.
Can we borrow your (wife's) new car while we are visiting?

 

[ringbling17]

I voted yes. I currently work 60 hours biweekly and do 12 hours shifts. I do three days one week and two days another week. I could easily pick up another 12 hour shift to make extra bling money and still have three or four days off each week. There's always a need at work or someone who wants a day off. Especially when people know you work less than full time. Someone's always asking me to work for them.
Picking up an extra shift would make me feel less guilty about spending money on myself for a luxury item.

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,

I voted yes. If I wanted larger studs I would rather work xtra, for then it would be a guilt free purchase. I have done something like this before. I would have the opportunity to get double time on weekends with a bank I worked for many yrs ago. I put that toward downpayment for a house.

I need balance between work and play, but a few days would be fine. I very much like free time.

Annette

 

[whitewave]

Well, I don't work, but if I did and could pick up a few shifts temporarily to get a bling budget, I likely would. However, like anything else, if this would start intefering in my life, my stress levels, my happiness at work and at home, then it wouldn't be worth it in the end.

 

[tyty333]

+1 to Whitewave

Stay at home mom so working a couple of days here and there for bling/pocket/travel savings wouldnt bother me. It would have to fit into
my crazy schedule and the family would most likely be eating sandwiches for dinner but it wouldnt hurt anyone.

 

[PierreBear]

Hi Missy! Interesting question. If it's a job that is stressful and has more negative attributes than good, I don't think it is worth it. Or rather, personally I couldn't handle it as my mental health is something more important to me than acquiring more bling.

However, if you can find a different job (perhaps outside of your current industry) that you enjoy and teaches you something new or allows you to feel challenged etc, then to me it's a win win. You get to make an impact that day but also to save up for bling!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

My bling money comes from other money we saved for travel and hobbies, so I don't really need to work for bling (or rather, I don't want to work extra to get even more bling!). I still tutor children with dyslexia 4-6 hours a week because I love doing it and it is needed, and I can pay my cleaning lady and have some misc spending money! I help babysit my two little granddaughters and there's no amount of money I would take in place of that!

 

[ringo865]

If I could do a couple days here or there, sure. But because I already work full time and commute 2.5-3 hours per day for that honor, I vote no. My "spare" time is too precious.

 

[partgypsy]

I vote no. I work full time, and other than a couple days a week operate as single mom. I would love to go to a 4 day a week schedule and have more quality time w my kids.

 

[WeeOui]

I voted no, but as a disclaimer, I have to disclose that I already own my heart's desires as far as bling goes. I'm pretty much a minimalist and am crazily bothered by owning things that I don't regularly use/wear/enjoy, so I'm not a collector by nature. The only exception to that is books.

You have probably never seen this movie because it was truly terrible, but several years ago Justin Timberlake and Amanda Siegfried (sp?) starred in the sci-fi "In Time." While the movie was pretty flimsily constructed, the premise struck a chord in me. It depicted a future in which the only currency we trade for goods and services is time - purchases are made by trading minutes/hours/days of your life. It hit me that that's what we're essentially already doing when we buy anything; we're trading moments and hours (and sometimes weeks and months) of our leisure time for objects and services.

I question my bigger ticket luxury purchases more, which really is a good thing. I just ask myself if the item in mind is worth however many weeks or months of work the price would equal. More often than not, the answer is no. I like my job, but I love my leisure time more. If the answer is yes, though, then I know it's something I really want, and then I can buy without worrying about second-guessing it later.

So thanks, Justin Timberlake, for bringing ThriftyBack

 

[t-c]

I voted no, but as a disclaimer, I have to disclose that I already own my heart's desires as far as bling goes. I'm pretty much a minimalist and am crazily bothered by owning things that I don't regularly use/wear/enjoy, so I'm not a collector by nature. The only exception to that is books.

You have probably never seen this movie because it was truly terrible, but several years ago Justin Timberlake and Amanda Siegfried (sp?) starred in the sci-fi "In Time." While the movie was pretty flimsily constructed, the premise struck a chord in me. It depicted a future in which the only currency we trade for goods and services is time - purchases are made by trading minutes/hours/days of your life. It hit me that that's what we're essentially already doing when we buy anything; we're trading moments and hours (and sometimes weeks and months) of our leisure time for objects and services.

I question my bigger ticket luxury purchases more, which really is a good thing. I just ask myself if the item in mind is worth however many weeks or months of work the price would equal. More often than not, the answer is no. I like my job, but I love my leisure time more. If the answer is yes, though, then I know it's something I really want, and then I can buy without worrying about second-guessing it later.

So thanks, Justin Timberlake, for bringing ThriftyBack

I saw that movie! We may be the only two. I forgot who was in it, but I remember the plot. I liked the premise.