Reply to: DOOM: Rent is so high I can't afford a haircut

[d000hg]

When £14.99 clippers went up to over £100 at the start of the first lockdown

That's really not much of an exaggeration is it... what a weird time that was. Anyone who bulk-bought exercise equipment or outdoor living stuff could have become a millionaire like MF.

[Lockhouse]

And to save on hair cuts I bought some clippers from Argos (from the pet section as they were cheaper than the human section for exactly the same clippers!).

When £14.99 clippers went up to over £100 at the start of the first lockdown, I started using our Maine Coon's cat clippers. 3mm all over and job's a good un. It was a bit tricky at first but I'm alright miaow.

[vetran]

I paid more than that in 1994. What's this inflation everyone keeps going on about?

Here you go to meet your modern needs!

[SueEllen]

I paid more than that in 1994. What's this inflation everyone keeps going on about?

I paid more for my mobile phone in 1994 and it was four times as heavy but 128 times slower...

[Whorty]

Middle of Lidl had Wahl clippers last week at £15.

I paid more than that in 1994. What's this inflation everyone keeps going on about?

[jamesbrown]

True, but he gets a 10% discount on kebabs for his tea every night.

If his landlord evicts him, they'll need to remove the Juliet balcony and evacuate him with an elephant sling.

[_V_]

I don't blame them.

Do you really expect house prices to go up 50% in the next 5-10 years?

They were of the mind, you buy the family home now, whilst houses are still affordable.

[WTFH]

And to save on hair cuts I bought some clippers from Argos (from the pet section as they were cheaper than the human section for exactly the same clippers!).

Middle of Lidl had Wahl clippers last week at £15.

[SueEllen]

Spare a thought for AtW who's still living in a bedsit at 51.

[Whorty]

Spare a thought for AtW who's still living in a bedsit at 51.

True, but he gets a 10% discount on kebabs for his tea every night.

[jamesbrown]

My first bought home at the same age was a bedsit (not even one bedroom, it was one room including kitchen, living and bed area).

Spare a thought for AtW who's still living in a bedsit at 51.

[SueEllen]

Indeed. My other step daughter and her boyfriend have just bought their first home together after leaving the safety of their free lives at their parents. A four bed detached house. There was no way they would settle for less than that.

I don't blame them.

Do you really expect house prices to go up 50% in the next 5-10 years?

[_V_]

Back in the 90s at age 25 I was renting in a shared house in Walthamstow (the year before it was Leyton, I've lived in all the nicest places). This was the norm for my peers. Problem today is that everyone expects their own 3 bed semi by the age of 25 because it's what they think prior generations had ... which is total bollox.

And to save on hair cuts I bought some clippers from Argos (from the pet section as they were cheaper than the human section for exactly the same clippers!).

Indeed. My other step daughter and her boyfriend have just bought their first home together after leaving the safety of their free lives at their parents. A four bed detached house. There was no way they would settle for less than that.

My first bought home at the same age was a bedsit (not even one bedroom, it was one room including kitchen, living and bed area).

[SueEllen]

Back in the 90s at age 25 I was renting in a shared house in Walthamstow (the year before it was Leyton, I've lived in all the nicest places). This was the norm for my peers. Problem today is that everyone expects their own 3 bed semi by the age of 25 because it's what they think prior generations had ... which is total bollox.

And to save on hair cuts I bought some clippers from Argos (from the pet section as they were cheaper than the human section for exactly the same clippers!).

You are so out of touch.

They actually expect to house share. They don't expect to room share, have no living room, and to pay £800+ in London for the privilege.

This is why lots of adult children who are working live with parents, grandparents or other relations.

Edited to say: I've had two people I've work alongside move from London to cheaper cities so they could continue to afford to house/flat share and have their own room.

[Whorty]

Back in the 90s at age 25 I was renting in a shared house in Walthamstow (the year before it was Leyton, I've lived in all the nicest places). This was the norm for my peers. Problem today is that everyone expects their own 3 bed semi by the age of 25 because it's what they think prior generations had ... which is total bollox.

And to save on hair cuts I bought some clippers from Argos (from the pet section as they were cheaper than the human section for exactly the same clippers!).