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Started by merithyn, June 13, 2013, 11:29:58 AM

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What percent of your total income do you spend on your hobbies per anum?

0-5%
6-10%
11-15%
>15%
More than I'm willing to admit
It's impossible to figure out
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merithyn

June 13, 2013, 11:29:58 AM
As I gear up for a summer that involves doing a lot of my personal hobbies, I'm working really hard not to spend a lot of money doing so. It's harder than I realized.  :blush:

It also made me wonder. How much of your income do you spend on your hobbies per year?

For the record, I probably spend about 10% of my income on my hobbies.
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Valmy

#1
June 13, 2013, 11:30:41 AM
These days?  Practically nil  :(
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merithyn

#2
June 13, 2013, 11:31:32 AM
Quote from: Valmy on June 13, 2013, 11:30:41 AM
These days?  Practically nil  :(

Yeah, the only reason I'm able to now is because my kids are almost all grown. I get to spend my money on me, now. :D
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I met a man who wasn't there
He wasn't there again today
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Grey Fox

#3
June 13, 2013, 11:32:42 AM
1 or 2% Most of my hobbies are playing video games, unless taking care of the house can somehow count.

It used to be higher but I had to quit playing Paintball regularly.
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11B4V

#4
June 13, 2013, 11:39:48 AM
Varies depending on mood. 5% would be a good average for all.
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Liep

#5
June 13, 2013, 11:42:21 AM
If travelling is a hobby then about 10-15%. And if I include cycling then its a bit more. :p
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garbon

#6
June 13, 2013, 11:45:41 AM
I guess it depends on what one considers a hobby. Personally, I'm considering money spent in a year beyond basics like food, shelter, transportation, and money going into savings. If that's the case then I'm probably near that 15% mark but that number can very depending on where you put my alcohol budget. :blush:
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#7
June 13, 2013, 11:53:59 AM
Impossible question. What counts as a hobby. I pay more than basic food price so I can eat ramen and other good stuff, thats kind of a hobby...
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11B4V

#8
June 13, 2013, 12:06:43 PM
Quote from: Tyr on June 13, 2013, 11:53:59 AM
Impossible question. What counts as a hobby. I pay more than basic food price so I can eat ramen and other good stuff, thats kind of a hobby...

Dont over think it. It's not that hard.  :lol:
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"We've reached one of our phase lines after the firefight and it smells bad—meaning it's a little bit suspicious... Could be an amb—".

The Brain

#9
June 13, 2013, 12:08:02 PM
My hobbies are cheap. A plastic man here, a book there. Plus I work full time and have no kids.

Er...
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MadImmortalMan

#10
June 13, 2013, 12:10:16 PM
Umm Dwarf Fortress is free. But whiskey is not. I'd say average.
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11B4V

#11
June 13, 2013, 12:11:27 PM
Quote from: The Brain on June 13, 2013, 12:08:02 PM
My hobbies are cheap. A plastic man here, a book there. Plus I work full time and have no kids.

Er...

Thought those were lead figures. Hey you could also melt those down for casting bullets too. Very flexible hobby. ;)
"there's a long tradition of insulting people we disagree with here, and I'll be damned if I listen to your entreaties otherwise."-OVB

"Obviously not a Berkut-commanded armored column.  They're not all brewing."- CdM

"We've reached one of our phase lines after the firefight and it smells bad—meaning it's a little bit suspicious... Could be an amb—".

Sheilbh

#12
June 13, 2013, 12:12:58 PM
My biggest hobby is probably cooking and reading. So quite a lot :blush:
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The Brain

#13
June 13, 2013, 12:14:21 PM
Quote from: 11B4V on June 13, 2013, 12:11:27 PM
Quote from: The Brain on June 13, 2013, 12:08:02 PM
My hobbies are cheap. A plastic man here, a book there. Plus I work full time and have no kids.

Er...

Thought those were lead figures. Hey you could also melt those down for casting bullets too. Very flexible hobby. ;)

Some are still lead, but melting would only work on Wicked Witch figures I think.
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Malthus

#14
June 13, 2013, 12:25:06 PM
If buying books is a hobby, a reasonable amount ...  :blush:

Damn you, Amazon!
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