I’ve noticed sometimes that there’s some half-baked videos or blogs or whatever that purport this or that frugal trick, but if you look at the time or math, it’s not actually frugal for you.

What are some examples of that you’ve come across? The things that “aren’t worth it”?

For me it’s couponing. (Although I haven’t heard people talk about it recently–has it fallen out of “style”, or have businesses caught up to the loopholes folks used to exploit?)

    • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Why not? If you’re fine with a simple haircut, it’s really quite practical. I’m a guy and do a simple taper fade from 1" on top to 1/4" on bottom (similar to this).

      My brother did it for years and he got to a VP level role at a large insurance company. If he did a bad job, there’s no way he would’ve gotten that kind of role because it’s as much about personal presentation as it is about competency.

      I have my wife check it each time, but I don’t have her do it because I think I do a better job.

      • ebikefolder@feddit.deEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I’m a guy and do a simple taper fade from 1" on top to 1/4" on bottom

        Same here, but a bit shorter than in the picture. I haven’t been to a hairdresser for at least 35 years.