Wow! It certainly seems like the economic markets — including the cryptosphere — are in full meltdown mode.
The latest inflation report here in the USA was not pretty; inflation now sits at a 40-year high, and "consumer sentiment" sits at an all time low.
Conventional wisdom in the Steemit community has typically been that when times are looking bleak and the price of Steem is down (it's currently slightly under 20 cents) it is also the best time to be actively blogging and engaging... because you get more Steem tokens (as rewards) for your efforts.
I've always believed in that wisdom, as well but I end up being here less not because of a lack of faith, but because I have to work even longer hours at my self-employment gigs to have the same results, which means having less time for things like blogging.
So I want to be here more, but I just can't justify it.
Meanwhile, a couple of weeks back we got our truck fixed — to the tune of $2,200 — and it turned out that wasn't all that needed fixing.
Now we are having to have the circuit board that runs all the dashboard electronics completely "reformatted" AND it turned out there was a crack in the drive shaft... which was the cause of some shaking, so now we have to spend another $1,500 to get that taken care of.
All in the middle of a time where everyone is shaking in fear over what inflation is going to do to their lives.
Yes, I have to admit that things look a bit bleak around here, as well... even though I am doing my best to NOT jump on the "FUD Train" with the rest of the world.
Still, we do have to deal with reality, as it presents itself! Hopefully this coming week won't result in a complete crash of everything...
Thanks for reading, and I hope everyone had a good weekend!
How about YOU? Are you feeling a bit anxious about the markets? Does the greater economy affect you directly? Or are you not too worried? Do leave a comment — share your experiences — be part of the conversation!
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Created at 20220612 23:40 PDT
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Best regards from Germany - same here... Most people have no idea how it will go on. There is a lot of hope. And desperation...
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Hi
Not concerned about the Steem price as like you i remember getting post payouts of $0.19
What i am concerned about is the whack jobs running our country, election year next year :)
As for the vehicle, at least it will be 100% for you
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The situation with Crypto prices makes it difficult and if the same time you have such unexpected expenses that also put more financial pressure. Hope you will get the driveshaft fixed.
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