[ThriceShy]

Originally Posted by minty3

Getting a morgage is an achievement in my book

Tell that to people with a portfolio of properties.

As ambitions go, getting a mortgage is up there with "having kids" and "getting married." It is just a normal part of life.

And to think that "getting a mortgage" compares with Marc getting a university education and becoming a scientist, is laughable.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

Tell that to people with a portfolio of properties.

As ambitions go, getting a mortgage is up there with "having kids" and "getting married." It is just a normal part of life.

And to think that "getting a mortgage" compares with Marc getting a university education and becoming a scientist, is laughable.

Everyone wants different things. I don't see anything wrong in that.

[ThriceShy]

Originally Posted by Livia

Everyone wants different things. I don't see anything wrong in that.

Then she should respect his education and stop trying to compare her completely normal achievement with his actually quite impressive one.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

Then she should respect his education and stop trying to compare her completely normal achievement with his actually quite impressive one.

If it's someone's choice I don't see it as quantifiable.

[ThriceShy]

Originally Posted by Livia

If it's someone's choice I don't see it as quantifiable.

Exactly.

So let Marc gloat about his education achievement without having a pop at him.

[Joannekeeler]

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

Tell that to people with a portfolio of properties.

As ambitions go, getting a mortgage is up there with "having kids" and "getting married." It is just a normal part of life.

And to think that "getting a mortgage" compares with Marc getting a university education and becoming a scientist, is laughable.

This is such a patronising post. Working hard to get and pay for a mortgage is a great achievement, good on her. I know plenty of young people with a university degree that can't get jobs or a mortgage.

[Ashsleigh]

Originally Posted by Joannekeeler

This is such a patronising post. Working hard to get and pay for a mortgage is a great achievement, good on her. I know plenty of young people with a university degree that can't get jobs or a mortgage.

This.