November 6, 2018 • Page 2 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Dave Says By Daris Howard Strained Relationship Over Borrowed Money? The New Job We youth leaders in our community had just finished going through the straw maze and were waiting for some of the youth to make multiple forays through when the conversation turned to the jobs the teenagers had been able to find. As we talked about this subject, Susan told us about a unique job her son, Jace, had had. He had come bursting into the house one day, filled with excitement. “Mom, guess what? I have a job!” Jace was young enough that Susan had her concerns. “And just what is this job?” she asked. “You know how Mrs. Owen raises lots of parrots?” Jace asked. Susan nodded, so Jace continued. “She has asked if I would like to help her train them to speak. It will only pay minimum, but it would be almost every night, and it would be Dave steady work. 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If you paid them back, especially if it took longer than expected or agreed upon, there’s not much you can do if they choose to hold a grudge. With some folks, it just takes a little while for those kinds of things to heal. And considering it’s your parents, my guess is they’ll become more and more forgiving with time. Until then, maybe you could look for opportunities during conversations with them to mention your new approach to finances. Something as simple as referring your budget, or getting excited about how much you were able to put into savings from your last paycheck, might get their attention. A few subtle hints that you’re actively working to gain control of your finances might go a long way with your parents. If they realize you’re starting to handle your money more wisely, I’ll bet you’d start to notice a real difference in their attitudes! — Dave Early Deadlines Prices Best n Town! 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