I dont think they need the money that badly!

@911Ricki (13588)
Canada
July 28, 2012 8:26pm CST
My older brother and his wife make it sound like they need all this money. My SIl lost her job about a month ago I would say now. She has been applying and no place has even considered her. She has been getting a settle payment from her job, but it runs out August sometime. They come over here saying they dont have money, they cant buy this or that. Now they have major debt, and simple spend more than their means. I dont feel sorry for them, and wont give them money. I will only give them cat food, or litter in the item not to go buy it. My brother is very mulipative (sp?), my Grandma gives him money left and right for cigarettes, or alcohol, so on. He is planning a trip September then another in December yet they supposeable cant pay their bills because she doesnt have a job, or buy food. They have in the past stole from me (not unusal in my family) which is why I refuse to give him money, if you need money that depserately you will cut back, and in dier needs my Dad will lend him the money. He comes over the other day saying how he caant afford dog or cat food, and he knows all of us will give him money for that, I know his behaviour and I said I will give him some of my canned cat food, and when I go to work buy dog food suddenly he didnt need it that badly. He comes over today, and he got two new tattoos - yet they need all this money but they can afford buying two new tattoos. My Grandma carried on how we should give hom money, because he has things to pay for and a house, also married. I offered to buy them cat / dog food that the extent Im not in a dream world on how irresponsible he is spending his money. They would do it for me, so why should I do it for them to begin with. If Im having a hard time, in the past I couldnt buy medication while in school not one person offered to help me, I had to go without.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
29 Jul 12
It sounds like they can't let go of the luxuries they were used to with her having a job. They need to wake up and realize that she may not find a job for a long time to come and they need to cut back and learn to live within their means. If I were to not be able to pay for something and yet have a tattoo or two newly pop up on me you bet I wouldn't be receiving any money to help me out again, not unless it was truly proven. I would say something like if you can't even take care of your animals you shouldn't be getting tattooed up and planning this and that. Where is her family? Shouldn't they be helping them out too?
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@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
1 Aug 12
They seems desperate for money but they are actually not~ They can't afford it but they still want to go for holidays??? They get money from others but they still spend it for things they don't need. I am not sure if they know how to use the money wisely but what they did now is totally wrong.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
29 Jul 12
does sound like he is wasting what money he has if he is getting tattoes
@roberten (3128)
• United States
29 Jul 12
Can you say: "Mooche"? Somebody is taking full advantage of his opportunity to get inside other people's wallets. No conscience, no remorse, no accountability; just a thirst and lust for other people's money; yes, he has a pretty bad case of wantitis. Grandma needs to get a clue, she's an enabler.
@asyria51 (2861)
• United States
30 Jul 12
Sometimes people need that rude awakening to finally start taking responsibility for themselves and get their priorities straight. I lost my job several years ago and we made the lifestyle changes that needed to be made to live on one income. I found a new job about 6 months later but at half of my previous salary. We did not go on trips, we did not eat out. I would say try to get your family to stop enabling them.
30 Jul 12
Hi! I'm a newbie here...Well, i feel you. to have such brother is really so depressing...It think you should talk to your brother regarding this. I mean, you should open his eyes that what he is doing is not right already....
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
29 Jul 12
I don't blame you. I wouldn't give them any money either. If they can afford all of those things, they definitely do not need money from anyo e.
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
29 Jul 12
I would be embarrassed if I was them. It seems so bold to cry out for money and yet plan trips and show up with new tatoos etc. It's too bad that you've had family members steal from you. In a world where it's hard to trust anyone, you should be able to lean on family. Take care 911Ricki
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
29 Jul 12
Sounds like so many people who have money problems it is not my fault so you should feel sorry for me. My brother was unemployed and he worked as a Census taker, did part time promotions in sotres and worked as a sub teacher. I went to visit and he never asked for money but I bought some food and took them places to save him gas. I don't mind helping those who are in need and trying but not one cent for the person who expects you to provide for them.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Jul 12
hik Ricki sounds like your brother an sister in law need some badly needed lessons in how to budget and what is want and what is necessity. tattoos really are not a need at all.I sure would not give them money either as they need to learn how to spend wisely. stealing in ones own family is abominable to me.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
29 Jul 12
I don't so too. It also seems to me they got their priorities all mixed up. What I don't understand is how can some of your family cannot see them for what they truly are. It is wrong of them to just demand that you guys help him out each and every time they ask for money. I think he has gotten so confident enough that nobody can say no to him. You did the right thing in standing up your ground and be the one to dictate for yourself on up to what extent you will help him.