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People Who Grew Up Poor Are Sharing The Specific Things They Still Do In Adulthood


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“Not paying someone else to do it. I’ll pay for a new electrical panel, but not to change outlets or switches. Same with minor plumbing.”

“I’ll replace my transmission. I’ll do my own landscaping. I’ll fix my own appliances. I’ve been getting talked into calling people for time-consuming work. Like my wife’s SUV being washed and detailed. I wasn’t fond of paying $140 plus tip for something I could’ve done. It did free up my afternoon, though.”

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