Do you feel like your wallet is open the entire month of December for work-related giving? Charitable functions, lunches, secret Santa gifts, a surprise for the boss….where does it end?
The awesome John Schmoll from FrugalRules.com joins us in the basement for this week’s Short Stack podcast. He brings the gift of simple tips that’ll keep your wallet intact AND keep your office mates from thinking you’re the cheapest person alive.
Enjoy!
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<> John Schmoll from FrugalRules.com
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My excuse not to contribute to the boss’ present was I just bought a house so I told them I was really strapped for cash. Worked better than “I hate my boss” but I still was forced into charity 5k giving for a colleague.
My husband and I worked together at our old job. Whenever anyone would ask us to go in on a gift or contribute to anything he would tell them to ask me. I would say no, of course, and look bad. My husband just blamed it all on me! =/