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My parents worked for the federal government. My school supplies looked like this. 🤦🏻♀️
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Hahah my dad was also in government for a bit. my school folders where filing cabinet folders and my trapper keeper were Manila envelopes
Hook a sister up with the dyson! I’ve been eyeing the air wrap.
The hundreds of dollars I’ll spend on the Dyson and my thanks
Mom ran a Korean bbq joint (pre-COVID). Got me through some rough days during grad school - nothing beats free food when you’re a starving student!
uhh, I got some weird ones: window treatments (drapes/shades) and Pinarello b-stock bike frames from Taiwan.
I need shades!!!!
Not family but a close friend - 50% all VF Corp Stuff: so north face, vans, cliff bars, camping gears, etc.
I’ve never had to pay for a haircut or perm before in my life if that counts? The salon aunties aren’t direct family members, but they’re close enough.
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I never had to pay for dry cleaning cause my “Tito” and “Titas”. They would always wave me off when I tried to pay. Always gave a really good tip and a year end holiday gift though.
My parents own a construction company. Renovations and repair can be done at cost
I’m not sure how to calculate this discount tbh. I still have to pay for labor for additional workers if i want things done quickly but there is no markup. And the markup varies i think. Labor markup is diff than materials. All in all tho, lots of money saved
Rising Star
Microsoft. Heavily discounted stuff from the store in Redmond but has to be in person.
I have a brother in Charter who gets free subscription streaming. We get HBOMax, Starz, Showtime all for free and can access any TV service (ESPN, Food Channel, HGTV, etc)
Got 50% off at Gucci when my cousin’s wife worked for corporate, and currently getting 15% off of apple products via my baby coz.
iPad Pro 256G bought at 650$
Prob me getting discounts for pharma / drugstore products 😂
30-40% off prada
American Airlines - free flights
Aunt at Nordstrom gets 30% anything including sale items. They also have a once a year 40% employee sale.
I am the Verizon discount via corporate benefits 😂