There’s No Shame In Not Being Able To Afford It | I've Paid For This Twice Already... http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/01/21/theres-no-shame-in-not-being-able-to-afford-it/#comment-27333 partgypsy Wed, 14 May 2008 17:33:19 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/01/21/theres-no-shame-in-not-being-able-to-afford-it/#comment-27333 To avoid embarrassment, simply say "it's not in the budget". That way you are not lying whether you don't have the money for it, or do have the money but haven't budgeted for that particular expense in your budget. It's good to learn to say no. I was in the same situation, needed all 4 out. My advice: look into teaching colleges; I was quoted 1200-1600 from private dentists, but got all 4 out for $425 (inclusive) at the teaching college. I did have to wait 2 months for a slot but as I had already put it off for years the extra 2 months didn't make any difference. To avoid embarrassment, simply say “it’s not in the budget”. That way you are not lying whether you don’t have the money for it, or do have the money but haven’t budgeted for that particular expense in your budget. It’s good to learn to say no.

I was in the same situation, needed all 4 out. My advice: look into teaching colleges; I was quoted 1200-1600 from private dentists, but got all 4 out for $425 (inclusive) at the teaching college. I did have to wait 2 months for a slot but as I had already put it off for years the extra 2 months didn’t make any difference.

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