members and their systems

@tomic601 ...Thanks, getting sprung from Hotel Hospital today @ some point. *G*
Playing my Spotify playlist on the laptop in room now to 'speed up' the process.  The night shift likes my mess, the day crew doesn't seem to have an opinion...
Likely is gritting teeth and remaining 'professionally diplomatic' about it.

We've both have more serious matters and wretched bodies to deal with in our ways, after all....;)

"So exactly what is "social" justice, anyway? I mean, besides virtue signaling."
  Hmm, might want to move into the current world, and learn about more than what net worth means...   Some folks even believe in causes other than audio.

I think the OP's question was fine. To me it was more of a "How does one balance all the other normal expenses to achieve the goal?"

Like MC and others, I too packed my lunch every day when I did not need to. I paid off homes early (if financially wise). Cars never floated my boat so I kept the old Acura for 29 years. Luckily no kids/college to sweat.  I also carefully bought a lot of good used gear over the years.  Finally, as an audio cheapskate, I fortunately had three sets of mint speakers to trade (w/min. cash) to achieve my current used speakers.

I totally get the question; I had it myself in my 30s and 40s when still building towards my current gear. Plan as best as you can; good luck!

"So exactly what is "social" justice, anyway? I mean, besides virtue signaling."

Answering that question on an audio forum wouldn't do it justice so let's skip it.

MC:

I pack my own lunch, hardly ever eat out, haven’t had a cell phone or the monthly bill that goes with it - ever. No Starbucks habit. Worked weekend doubles, OT, took call, paid off my 15 year mortgage in 8 years. 

Talk about “virtue signaling”!

@re Seriously. Live a little, MC!