Thursday, May 08, 2008

How to be Poor

Ever wonder why the USA has so many poor people? After all, being poor while a citizen of one of the richest countries in the world requires some explanation. The secret is making the right choices early in life. First, turn your back on the free education offered through 12th grade. Achieve this by refusing to do your schoolwork and quitting at age 16. Avoid the GED diploma as well. It is also important to stay away from vocational programs and apprentice work. Caution...during this time you will have to endure the concern and advice of relatives and counselors but you can shake this off if you are really determined to be poor. Of course, lack of high school will keep you out of University which should definitely be avoided .

In your mid to late teens it will help to have a child out of wedlock. After all, many teens are having multiple children with multiple partners so don’t hold back. Another touch is to develop a criminal record. It is easy to do, stays with you forever and eliminates being hired for many jobs. If, despite all of this, you somehow find yourself employed and earning money there are still things that can be done. Showing up late for work is effective. Another effective technique is to cultivate a hostile attitude toward management.

Finally, in the unlikely event you still find you have some money, make sure to avoid saving or investing. Impulse spending and debt are the way to go here. Even substantial sums can be frittered away quite easily so there should be no excuse for accumulating any assets. In conclusion, the road to poverty is not as difficult as it may seem even in the USA. There are two simple rules which will often get you through when you have to make life choices: 1)Always take the easiest path. 2) If it feels good, do it.

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