Jadewhisper Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I've pose this question in personal growth after I have been doing some thinking. I was considering on taking some college courses to learn more about web design and such. I have been reading many books lately, but I feel it is difficult to keep up on the latest and greatest things in technology. And it is hard to keep motivated. I like learning in a classroom setting and to socialize with people. Then I looked at approximately what the price would be for taking just two classes. It was slightly over $500. I decided to not take the classes because of the price. I realized I could do something better with that kind of money. The other question is does anyone have a good ideas/suggestions what I should to do with $500?(And no, I wouldn't use the money on a vacation or a shopping-til-dropping epic I'd like to hear what you fellow posters would do for yourselves with $500 too. Link to comment
Pocket Rocket Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 $500 wouldn't get very far here as far as doing something life changing goes. I'd personally spend it on therapy. I think the question to ask yourself when you do choose something to spend is what would it contribute to your life? Taking a course could be a good idea, or you could save it/invest, or buy something that will make your life easier. Link to comment
MattyG Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'd say buy a bowflex lol but I doubt I could get one for 500 bucks. Link to comment
bijoux27 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hmm...get a bike, go to the museum, join the gym, go on a trip, buy some books, get a makeover, join a cheaper class, volunteer.. Link to comment
bigheart09 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I would donate it to an an animal shelter. Link to comment
Superfreak Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 If I won $500 tomorrow I'd probably do what I always do and just shove it in the bank. If I had to choose a school course to take with it though, I'd probably take a course to learn French. Learning it would better my employment prospects in the future most likely. Link to comment
ImThatGirl Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Would those two classes help you significantly? Link to comment
Tears May Fall Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 That would cover my Iphone 3G right? Or a round trip ticket to vegas? A nice shopping spree perhaps? That also is about a months worth of gas for me...$500 isn't really much these days, I make that in a day. Sorry if i sound selfish or cocky, just being myself Link to comment
Portage Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I would donate it to an an animal shelter. awww, great answer Link to comment
ILikeHockey Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I actually just spent $500 tonight, lol. It wasn't exactly for bettering myself though... What sort of web design are you interested in? Just building websites, or more complicated things like web services and stuff? If you're just into websites, pick a web framework and stick with it for a few years. Latest and greatest in site building, from my experience, is more just simplifying the older stuff than it is coming out with something completely new and different. And there's always the fundamental languages that you need to know no matter what. But, that seems fairly off topic, so I'll stop talking now. Link to comment
ImThatGirl Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Ummmmm.... I figured it out. I'd buy a new sweeper I think. Vacuum. That would make me happy. I have to hand it to you for being more focused on doing something to better yourself rather than just blowing it! But hmmm - well - clothing.. I need some more professional clothes for work and my kids need some jeans so that's probably where it'd go immediately. Link to comment
Lionel Hutz Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I would ask for another $500. Link to comment
Jadewhisper Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Great and interesting responses everyone! Would those two classes help you significantly? They weren't the exact classes I was looking for...so probably not. After trying to figure what would fit in my schedule, they seemed more like filler. Link to comment
Jelina Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'd put it in my bank account cause I'm getting poor really fast now........ Link to comment
rocio Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 i would be a whole lot better if i had a new chanel handbag. Link to comment
capbit Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Probably just put in in my bank account until I find a use for it. I would be happy with that. Link to comment
Cognitive_Canine Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I'd get a bike or a better bass amp or some cooking supplies (pots, pans, cookbooks) or trumpet lessons or this really cool recorder that hooks directly into the computer that would record all my lectures and save them into a zip drive. Link to comment
nontoxicglue Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 take a course or two at the community college to get certified for something i want. Link to comment
healthseeker Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 get 5 really good massages Link to comment
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