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imustachemystash

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FU money really works!
« on: November 15, 2013, 03:09:09 PM »
Well, I experienced for the first time what it's like to have FU money and it actually turned out well.  I work part time and all my money goes into various retirement funds, so when shit hit the fan at work last week I actually had the confidence to stand up for myself instead of crouching in fear that I might lose my job.  Having that confidence, I was able to approach the union and my supervisor and set things straight.  Being fearless feel so good.

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Re: FU money really works!
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2013, 04:03:50 PM »

Wow, nice job!  As time goes on the fact that you can and are willing to do that will likely end up meaning that you are a more valued colleague and result in better pay in the long run.

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Re: FU money really works!
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2013, 05:59:33 PM »
Awesome!

I am not yet there myself (I am the family bread winner), but the MMM blog and plan for FI has started to change my outlook and behavior.     I have less fear and more of a feeling that my job is not my life and the confidence that if I lost it I could figure something out.    I think the idea that I may retire in 10 yrs or so if I want is leading me to think of myself as a person outside of my job and that's empowering.    I can't imagine how I'll feel when I actually have FU money!

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Re: FU money really works!
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2013, 06:59:21 PM »

Wow, nice job!  As time goes on the fact that you can and are willing to do that will likely end up meaning that you are a more valued colleague and result in better pay in the long run.

Exactly. Even though desperate-to-keep-my-job employees need their job the most, often it's the ones that don't care if they get fired (and still work diligently) that are most valued. This is a big reason that I save most of my income, so that I'm never desperate for my job.

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Re: FU money really works!
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2013, 01:19:00 PM »
You rock, imustache. Congrats on standing up for yourself.

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Re: FU money really works!
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2013, 07:42:41 PM »
Love this, thank you for sharing!

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Re: FU money really works!
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2013, 07:48:35 PM »
Congratulations!

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Re: FU money really works!
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2013, 05:14:05 AM »
That's awesome!

It's the same as anything else in life - if you value yourself, others will value you as well. By being "fearless", you're demonstrating that you are worthy of respect. So you'll get respected. Doesn't work every time (some people are just unhappy asshats), but by and large.
« Last Edit: November 18, 2013, 12:38:44 PM by Ishmael »

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Re: FU money really works!
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2013, 06:01:30 AM »
Good for you!  Having that confidence will do wonders for you at your job as well as in your life :)