Race to the bottom on MN

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Due to all 3 kids now at school I have gone from a bit of a lurker to a poster, and can't help notice that there is a race to the bottom mentality on MN when somebody asks for financial help.

Now let me prefix this by saying I think there is great budgeting posts and advice on here that help people - that is not what I am talking about.

It's the "get rid of Netflix" or " eat meat once a week"

I mean perish the thought that somebody with not much money who doesn't have holidays, days out, etc - gets to watch the odd boxset or have a bacon sandwich!

It’s the general feel now in this country. Demand everyone has less to level down. Rather than ask why everyone can’t have more.

its classic MNs, look at how the thread has been dominated by the cost of Netflix 🙄

Plenty of other tips n tricks to save money rather than cancel Netflix. For example switching bank accounts can get you up to £200. Recommend moneysavingexpert…

There was a thread years ago where someone was struggling financially and people kept telling her she must cancel her £4.99 netflix and watch live TV instead, despite the fact that this would cost about £15 per month. When she pointed this out she was essentially verbally abused.

A lot of people who give financial advice appear to have a very poor grip of both finances and basic maths.