Let’s look at the good first, because everyone needs some encouragement: You graduated college (yay!), got a job (excellent work!) and are living within your means (wahoo!). You have a lot to be proud of right now. There are moments when you feel underpaid, and there are moments when your car will sputter out on you, but overall, you’re holding the reins on your life with good control. Don’t lose sight of that.
The reason I’m reminding you about all the good things you have going for you is that I have serious doubts you’ll be able to get your boss off your back. Since you’re a reasonable person who wants to stay employed, I vote for the humorous approach. Practice a few not-so-snappy comebacks for when your boss starts to nag about your wheels. Here are a few suggestions:
“Look, it’s not pretty, but it gets me around.”
“I’m committed to a lifestyle of only unshiny, old wheels.”
“I know it’s not much to look at, but I’m pretty attached to that car.”
“I’m actually in a bet for how long the car can last. You don’t want me to lose, do you?”
Look, some of them may not be true, but the broken record of lighthearted brush-offs will eventually get old for your boss. It sounds like you work at a small company and can’t avoid interacting with your supervisor, but you can choose not to engage further.
Even if your life at home were filled with puppy dogs and rainbows right now instead of stress, I still wouldn’t want you to have to justify your financial choices to anyone but yourself.
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Lisa Rowan is a personal finance expert and senior writer at The Penny Hoarder, and the voice behind Dear Penny. For more practical money tips, visit www.thepennyhoarder.com.
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