Another good idea to prep
Well.... found out last night that In two weeks my route is getting cut due to the declining economy. Which means either a lay off until job re-bids in mid march or working only part time.
Luckily with the wife's help and doing several side jobs I have been able to save as of last payday, the equivilent of 5 months after tax pay. So financially I'll do just fine.
So the reason for this post is to refresh everyones memory that when planning for your "emergency" preps while beans,bullets, and bandaids are very important. As is having as sourdough says "boots in the field" knowledge. Remembering to set aside finances for the "what if's" is equally important.
Before I met my wife who is saving oriented, I didn't worry about loss of income, I could/ would just find something else to do. But as I have gotten older I realize I can't job hop forever. So while at first I'll admit my wife drug me kicking and screaming into budgeting a part of my "prep fund" in a savings account.
Now I'm glad she did. It's a good feeling to know I don't have to worry about paying the bills during this down time.
