OHbaby! Forums : The root of all evil... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 02:27:10 +0000 Sat, 09 Dec 2006 11:05:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4789 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : It&#039;s a tough one, we always...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92935&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92935 Author: busymum
Subject: 4789
Posted: 09 December 2006 at 11:05am

It's a tough one, we always want more! But when I think about it, we just lived off Student Allowance and FS for 3 years with only a little part-time income on the side, and it was really tough. But we learned how to budget and now, even though DH gets not much more than minimum wage AND is on-call (so if there's no work one day he doesn't get paid) we are actually doing pretty well. But it sure takes guts to decide to live within that and stay home and give myself to my kids instead of going out to work all for a bit more cash.]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2006 11:05:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92935&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92935 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : mum2emj wrote:thats how i feel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92917&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92917 Author: 11111
Subject: 4789
Posted: 09 December 2006 at 8:30am

Originally posted by mum2emj mum2emj wrote:

thats how i feel too ellen. as long as my kids are happy at the end of the day, and i feel rich in a different way,i feel blessed to have my beautiful girls, and a wonderful husband.. they make me happy, and make life LIFE they dont care about clothes or getting flash things (yet) and i hope i can continue to install (that the right word?!) the same values in them that i grew up with.

it is tough though when you struggle to make it week to week and get the stopid bills paid. we struggle a lot and i feel for families that are worse off than me because i find it hard and know there are people with less than me, it doesnt seem fair.




That exactly how I feel too Rach those supermarket wages our hubby's earn are just not enough tho aye.

Edited by Mummy22]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2006 08:30:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92917&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92917 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Gosh, you people and your &#034;wanting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92911&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92911 Author: lizzle
Subject: 4789
Posted: 09 December 2006 at 8:07am

Gosh, you people and your "wanting to live" AND have a roof over your head! fussy!!

I hate living week to week. I wish we cvould win big wednesday....funny after that $10million went, they were advertising $2 million. Lewis and i were both, "huh, poxy $2 million, thats not enough"...then later realised what we had said! Hey, $20 would be pretty good. Course, people don't tend to win things unless they buy tickets..

ALTHOUGH, according to my email, i have won $20,million euros in a Nigerian Lottery I didn't buy tickets for. i must keep it a secret however, and send them $100 to pay for the taxes. sounds reasonable....]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2006 08:07:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92911&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92911 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Grr - mortgages!!! One of main...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92888&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92888 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 4789
Posted: 09 December 2006 at 7:02am

Grr - mortgages!!!

One of main reasons I'm heading back to work just 6 weeks after bubs is born - otherwise we won't be able to afford to pay for the house and live at the same time! ]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2006 07:02:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92888&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92888 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : jacks mum wrote: i just wish...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92878&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92878 Author: jax
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 11:05pm

Originally posted by jacks mum jacks mum wrote:


i just wish DH and I had a mortage instead of paying someone elses


They're not *that* appealing surely I consider that the 'M' word !! ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 23:05:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92878&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92878 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : i hear ya ladys i stuggle every...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92799&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92799 Author: james
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 5:47pm

i hear ya ladys i stuggle every week with money but asong as james is happy and so what if i have to layby his clothes or not buy any for me or live with me parents till i can afford to live alone ok i relly hate being poor ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:47:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92799&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92799 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : my2angels wrote:Maybe I&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92786&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92786 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 4:59pm

Originally posted by my2angels my2angels wrote:

Maybe I'll win lotto this week, yeah right.


ahhh robyn me too! if only i could afford a ticket
i just wish DH and I had a mortage instead of paying someone elses   oh well, i'm sure we'll get one before i'm 50 ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:59:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92786&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92786 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Because I&#039;m self employed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92736&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92736 Author: Maya
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 2:37pm

Because I'm self employed a lot of my income is written off as expenses which means we do qualify for a bit of FS and an AS which is good, every little bit helps.]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:37:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92736&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92736 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : I love money - I just wish it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92732&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92732 Author: emeldee
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 2:18pm

I love money - I just wish it was more attracted to me.
As a former WINZ worker (sshhh), it is sometimes worth making an appointment with one of their non-beneficiary case managers just to pick their brains for half an hour over what is available. They often know about extra assistance through IRD and all sorts of other places. ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:18:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92732&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92732 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Yeah Clare, it was a real surprise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92708&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92708 Author: Peace
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 1:41pm

Yeah Clare, it was a real surprise to be eligible for it for us too!
]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:41:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92708&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92708 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : I figure as long as the kids have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92700&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92700 Author: my2angels
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 1:09pm

I figure as long as the kids have food, we have a roof over our head and power etc... then everything else just has to wait. Its just scary when you add up all the debt! We dont qualify for much family support in fact we would be better off financially if i didnt work but mentally i need the break. Maybe I'll win lotto this week, yeah right.]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:09:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92700&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92700 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Gah ... yep, know the feeling....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92662&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92662 Author: luna
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 10:35am

Gah ... yep, know the feeling. DH has been stressing a bit lately about it all, which in turn makes me stressed. But I have utter faith we'll be fine - something always seems to work out.

Am hoping he'll get a payrise, which will be back-dated, but still waiting to hear - wish they'd hurry up so it can go in this month's pay! Oh yeah .. he gets paid monthly! ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:35:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92662&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92662 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : The joys of trying to start our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92661&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92661 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 10:35am

The joys of trying to start our own business aye According to the calculator that Sara posted we're eligble for $224.00 per week accommodation supplement!!!]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:35:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92661&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92661 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : I don&#039;t know how we coped...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92660&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92660 Author: daikini
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 10:33am

I don't know how we coped now, but when we first got married, my inlaws gave us $50 a week because our income was that much less than our expenses!]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:33:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92660&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92660 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : thats how i feel too ellen. as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92633&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92633 Author: mum2emj
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 9:39am

thats how i feel too ellen. as long as my kids are happy at the end of the day, and i feel rich in a different way,i feel blessed to have my beautiful girls, and a wonderful husband.. they make me happy, and make life LIFE they dont care about clothes or getting flash things (yet) and i hope i can continue to install (that the right word?!) the same values in them that i grew up with.

it is tough though when you struggle to make it week to week and get the stopid bills paid. we struggle a lot and i feel for families that are worse off than me because i find it hard and know there are people with less than me, it doesnt seem fair.



]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:39:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92633&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92633 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : God i hate money to but i have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92627&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92627 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 9:26am

God i hate money to but i have learned just to live without it really DP makes 35,000 a year and we get 150 a week family asstiance. My kids never go with out kalem goes to swiming lessons etc and both kids are happy. Thank god for trade me clothes 4 madison  lol. Just means i save up for a pair of jeans etc but thats life as long as my family is happy so am i

 
]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:26:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92627&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92627 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Hey Clare, we were like that for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92622&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92622 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 9:18am

Hey Clare, we were like that for a while too, but things have a way of working themselves out when you least expect it... The 'm' department is finally going well for us at the moment (yay for living in a small cheap town!) after much stress, so hang in there chickies ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:18:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92622&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92622 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : we are at panicking stage, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92620&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92620 Author: Sarah Beth
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 9:10am

we are at panicking stage, but others make it work and so will we!]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:10:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92620&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92620 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Woohoo ! Still not eligible ! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92615&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92615 Author: jax
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 8:58am

Woohoo ! Still not eligible ! ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:58:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92615&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92615 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Me and hubby have found out about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92611&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92611 Author: Peace
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 8:53am

Me and hubby have found out about the Accomodation Supplement. It is based on your gross week to week income rather than your yearly groos wage. You can either make an appointment to see them or print out a form and send it in Working for families - accomodation supplement.
Every little bit helps!

Edited by Peace]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:53:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92611&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92611 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : ok, no more &#034;m&#034; word....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92609&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92609 Author: mum2emj
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 8:49am

ok, no more "m" word. but arh!!! ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:49:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92609&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92609 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Oi that&#039;s enough profanity...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92595&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92595 Author: jax
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 8:21am

Oi that's enough profanity from you ladies, I don't want to hear the "M" word again ok?

And Family Support? What's that? ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:21:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92595&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92595 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : I&#039;m with you all. We are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92592&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92592 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 8:18am

I'm with you all. We are so poor at the moment I don't even know how we'll put petrol in the car or buy food, let alone pay the mortgage.... ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:18:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92592&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92592 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Yep Robyn and the average anual...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92590&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92590 Author: Maya
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 8:13am

Yep Robyn and the average anual income is about $34,000. We couldn't survive on twice that! And we don't even live extravagantly, it costs that much just to eat!]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:13:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92590&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92590 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : i have to agree with you jax......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92585&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92585 Author: mum2emj
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 8:01am

i have to agree with you jax...]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:01:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92585&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92585 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : But Family Support has gone up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92579&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92579 Author: busymum
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 7:41am

But Family Support has gone up a lot more than housing so it's actually a bit easier.]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 07:41:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92579&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92579 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : I was told by someone yesterday...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92574&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92574 Author: my2angels
Subject: 4789
Posted: 08 December 2006 at 6:59am

I was told by someone yesterday that the statistics for NZers earning over $100k is 3% and over $50k is only 18%
At the moment we have rent, mortgage and loan (cos we are building) but take that out and we would still be poor, not struggling so much but poor so I hate to think how people in the lower brackets survive, specially with house prices and rent going up so much in the last few years.]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 06:59:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92574&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92574 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : oh me too I join the club. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92567&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92567 Author: 11111
Subject: 4789
Posted: 07 December 2006 at 9:52pm

oh me too I join the club.]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:52:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92567&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92567 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : i&#039;m there Jax! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92563&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92563 Author: lizzle
Subject: 4789
Posted: 07 December 2006 at 9:39pm

i'm there Jax!]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:39:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92563&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92563 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : oh i love money but only when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92556&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92556 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 4789
Posted: 07 December 2006 at 9:08pm

oh i love money but only when i have it!!! lol ]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:08:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92556&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92556 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : I&#039;ll join that club, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92554&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92554 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 4789
Posted: 07 December 2006 at 9:04pm

I'll join that club, but i'm a little happy with it as DH got a payrise and its being backdated for about 23 weeks and gets paid next week - just in time for xmas.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:04:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92554&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92554 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Funny thing is I don&#039;t think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92553&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92553 Author: Maya
Subject: 4789
Posted: 07 December 2006 at 9:02pm

Funny thing is I don't think it matters how much you have it's still evil...]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:02:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92553&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92553 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : join the club ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92545&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92545 Author: my2angels
Subject: 4789
Posted: 07 December 2006 at 8:57pm

join the club]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:57:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92545&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92545 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : Oh boy, where do I start... ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92538&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92538 Author: Maya
Subject: 4789
Posted: 07 December 2006 at 8:50pm

Oh boy, where do I start...]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:50:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92538&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92538 <![CDATA[The root of all evil... : I hate money. That is all. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92536&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92536 Author: jax
Subject: 4789
Posted: 07 December 2006 at 8:49pm

I hate money. That is all.]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:49:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4789&PID=92536&title=the-root-of-all-evil#92536