I just moved into a neighborhood that is 3 times as expensive as my previous one. On the first day, a man in his 60's came to my garage to talk me. He told me that his daughter and son-in-law lived on the other side of the street, that they were law firm partners. Then he asked about my job. I told him that I was a professor at xyz university. His facial muscle and mouth moved twice without a sound. Then he asked what my wife's job. I said she worked in zyx bank. Then he said "oh, that is where money comes from."
Today, most of my neighbors came out to shovel snow, and hence I met some of new neighbors. They all asked where I work and they reacted more or less similar to the first old man I met. I do not want them to think that I am living on my wife's income. I almost wanted to tell them that majority of my income is from trading which is many times as much as that of my wife's income, but I did not think that is appropriate and I did not say it. What should I do? What should I tell them?
Tell them you're on permanent disability and due to a very large settlement you're gainfully unemployed. Also be sure to include you're not at liberty to discuss the terms of the settlement because of a gag order issued by the courts. That should end any further inquiries because the word will get around fast!
Good Trading!
Today, most of my neighbors came out to shovel snow, and hence I met some of new neighbors. They all asked where I work and they reacted more or less similar to the first old man I met. I do not want them to think that I am living on my wife's income. I almost wanted to tell them that majority of my income is from trading which is many times as much as that of my wife's income, but I did not think that is appropriate and I did not say it. What should I do? What should I tell them?
Tell them you're on permanent disability and due to a very large settlement you're gainfully unemployed. Also be sure to include you're not at liberty to discuss the terms of the settlement because of a gag order issued by the courts. That should end any further inquiries because the word will get around fast!
Good Trading!
