How the Celtic tiger lost its roar

[Taylor of Manchester]

You have the same disposable income now as you had 24 months ago.......

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[anon361]

You have the same disposable income now as you had 24 months ago.......

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It's a vicious cycle; I have the same if not more disposable income now than I did last year but with all the recession talk it feels like I have less so I spend less!!
I don't want to change my car because I would feel it inappropriate considering there are a lot in hardship and I go out less as although I’m ok some of my friends aren't and if I am in this situation so are lots of other people!!
The mere talk of recession has snowballed making the situation even worse by scaring people into tightening there belts which leads me back to, it's a vicious cycle!!

[thehighwayman]

I agree Anon. The media aren't helping by making things seem worse than they actually are. The recessions an excuse for everyone. Even the people that aren't affected think they are.