I can say without a doubt that I’ve been incredibly lucky in the recent years of my life.
I moved out of my crappy home town, obtained a reputable degree from a major university, and landed a cushy salaried job with full benefits. All of this was such a vast improvement in comparison to my early life, which was pretty rough and full of setbacks. I’ve also been very fortunate to work for a large institution that believes in rewarding its employees; that’s how I ended up with enough money to purchase a brand new HVAC system last month. My work finally paid out the bonuses that we’ve all been waiting months for, and my cash bonus went immediately to replacing my old heating and cooling system at home. You see, I’ve been getting by with a failing furnace, thermostat, and air conditioner for a number of years. I didn’t have the money to replace the entire ventilation system, and I was spending a ton of cash just trying to keep the old temperature control system afloat. It seemed like I was calling out the HVAC company every few months for one problem or another, and these repairs were cutting into my savings. Luckily, our annual bonus program was put into place at just the right time, because my air conditioner was not going to survive another summer of constant use. I was able to buy a new HVAC system outright, and I can finally count on my home temperature control again! I hope my lucky streak continues for the rest of my life!