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[daveatwork-vr]

I borrowed 2k from my grandma, for a new computer (for school). I paid her back in 3 months.. She was floored because none of my family ever paid her back.

[doloresatz]

I love it when Dave calls grown men “honey” 😂

[oocombz]

I remember once that I had to borrow $1, 600 from my parents at a time when I was financially struggling and it took me a year to pay it back. Worst year of my freaking life. Not because of them but because I felt so bad that I couldn't pay it back sooner. When you have amazing parents you will understand exactly where I'm coming from.

[HotShotNot-yz]

"Dad, can't you just, like, stop asking for it? Just forgive it bro"

[deborahsheets]

When he said “I’ll probably just go be a stripper” that told me everything i needed to know. Everything is about “me me me” and He is a victim. Poor parents

[chadsmith]

I'm 27 and in the same position as this dude. Been looking for a decent job for months, its Friday now and I start Monday. I'm so thankful and indebted to my father for his leniency bc I owe $8000. I WILL pay him back before I buy anything but bare necessities for myself.

[willmichael]

“I borrowed money but I don’t want to, like, pay it back, you know? My parents should just give me the money, no? I don’t like to work.”

[FrozenInPain]

You can hear in this guy’s voice that he genuinely does not care about paying his parents back or working at all in that matter

[flatinon]

Yes. The son is ungrateful. Take advantage of the parents.

[MrA]

I borrowed 20k from my parents and paid it back, in full, 18 months later. It was my number 1 priority. Some people just dont give a shit

[jodiemeschke]

We have loaned our children money at various times in their lives and they always pay us back as quickly as they can. We raised responsible kids who just needed a hand up and we were happy to help. When our daughter needed a new car recently, we helped her find a reliable used vehicle and were able to gift her enough money for a down payment to get the monthly payment to what she can afford; then we gave her brother the same amount in cash. They were both so appreciative. Neither of them have ever asked for a handout.

[Khfjrs]

My parents are Middle Eastern and I'm their daughter. Whenever they have given me money, they never expected me to pay it back. Yet I have always strived to pay back every dollar. My parents are not well off, theyre immigrants who worked insanely hard to get where they are and I deeply appreciate the sacrifice they made. If they hadn't, I wouldn't have been able to attend school past elementary, and i would have had to get married off as a teen. Every dollar I give them is my way of paying them back for allowing me to have a normal life

[aNonMAINstream]

had to move back in with my parents after a failed engagement. lost my job soon after. went on unemployment and needed money for my bills. Was very humbling and i gained a lot of respect for my parents during that time. but i also did it right. I found a job making great money. paid off ALL my debt, not just to my parents, but on student loans, my car, medical bills. Then I bought a townhouse. I could not have done that without them, and I can see the proof in their parenting in the fact that i never once questioned paying them back every cent. I voluntarily started paying rent and utilities to them, just because. I am extremely fortunate, but things can turn around for anyone with a little determination.

[Hadlor]

I am surprised to hear a Farrier is broke. Where I live, they ALWAYS have work and make a good living because there aren't too many people around anymore that trim horses hooves, let alone shoe them. Must be lazy or got into the wrong line of work.

[GigaChadsAreReal]

Borrowing from family members is always a no-no

[minibee]

I once borrowed 11k from my mom to purchase (down payment) for co-op in NYC. Price was 80k for a two bedroom in 2002. Just three months prior, i had put down 9k on my first brand new car at 24 years old. I paid her back in 9 months with an additional 800.

I sold that place after the black out in 2003 for 140k. I invested my earnings in rental properties in a different state (much cheaper than NYC).

Today (2025), i have three mult-unit rentals. One is already paid off, and the other two will be paid in full in less than 7 years. It was an expensive investment with many sleepless nights. I learned to fix/maintain them.

Now, they are my main source of income. I'm now now, also a licensed contractor, all thanks to that helping hands of my precious mom. I miss her dearly 😔

[amyrussell]

I do agree. Find a job that pays the bills and get out of debt/build yourself up financially. Do the farrier work on the side-your services are needed, but it may have to be a side hustle for now. Eventually, it can turn into a regular job.

[Robyrob]

I never borrowed money from my parents they borrowed from me. I told them I won’t borrow you money. I’ll give it to you! I did and never asked for a penny back! Both of my parents are gone, I wish they needed money now. Take care of your parents while you can.

[RichEstate]

Go wherever you like. Just pay the debt, baby.

[KamilKamil-esdz]

I left home at 20 and never had to ask my parents for anything 🙏🏻 so grateful for that