Bought a nice Sawstop table saw that I’ve been eyeing for years. I make good money, but have issues spending anything on myself. According to my therapist, it’s from a fear of catastrophe. Even though I’m extremely frugal, make good money, and am in a better position than the vast majority of people my age, there’s a constant voice in the back of my head telling me that I don’t need whatever it is that I want to get for myself.
In moderation, that’s a good thing, but I’ve taken it to a pretty far extreme. It legitimately stresses me out to buy something for myself that costs more than $15-20, even if I can afford it. I talked to my therapist about it, mentioned the table saw, and he suggested that I buy it. I talked to my wife about it, and she talked me into it, and I finally bit the bullet and did it. Definitely a luxury, but it’s cheaper than a hospital visit to sew a finger back on.
However, I do not recommend moving it solo to prove a point. 450lbs is not light
@UsernameLost@ericbomb glad you were able to push past the doubts and treat yourself. Hopefully all the cool projects that come out of it will prove it’s worth even more for you :) (and don’t chop your finger off pls)
Bought a nice Sawstop table saw that I’ve been eyeing for years. I make good money, but have issues spending anything on myself. According to my therapist, it’s from a fear of catastrophe. Even though I’m extremely frugal, make good money, and am in a better position than the vast majority of people my age, there’s a constant voice in the back of my head telling me that I don’t need whatever it is that I want to get for myself.
In moderation, that’s a good thing, but I’ve taken it to a pretty far extreme. It legitimately stresses me out to buy something for myself that costs more than $15-20, even if I can afford it. I talked to my therapist about it, mentioned the table saw, and he suggested that I buy it. I talked to my wife about it, and she talked me into it, and I finally bit the bullet and did it. Definitely a luxury, but it’s cheaper than a hospital visit to sew a finger back on.
However, I do not recommend moving it solo to prove a point. 450lbs is not light
@UsernameLost @ericbomb glad you were able to push past the doubts and treat yourself. Hopefully all the cool projects that come out of it will prove it’s worth even more for you :) (and don’t chop your finger off pls)