In a recent social media post, a Gold Coast wife sparked a lively discussion about her tradie husband’s spending habits over the past year, featuring a noteworthy allocation of funds to alcohol, tobacco, and fast food.
Breaking down the numbers, the wife reveals that her husband spent a staggering $11,000 on alcohol, $9,000 on tobacco, and $8,000 on fast food during his workdays. In stark contrast, she emphasise her own frugal approach, with homemade lunches and minimal spending on alcohol.
Commenters on the community page have added their perspectives, with some suggesting a potential gender-based double standard, questioning how society would perceive a man scrutinising a woman’s spending on beauty products. The debate extends beyond finances, challenging societal norms and expectations.
Others are more practical, saying, “Sure, saving for a house is important, but should we really be micromanaging every cent spent?” Someone’s even cracking jokes about the tradie lifestyle, suggesting maybe the hubby needs a job change or just a different lunch menu.
The plumbers didn’t miss a beat in seizing the opportunity for some good-natured banter. “To spend like that, he has to be a sparky. Plumbers are too busy surviving on 2-for-1 energy drinks and dodgy servo pies!”
Is this level of expenditure a common trait among tradies, or is it an individual choice? Does the nature of the job contribute to these spending habits, or is it a matter of personal lifestyle preferences?