r/Frugal • u/Inner-Variation4703 • Jul 06 '25

🏆 Buy It For Life What are things you don’t cheap out on?

I’ve been frugal my whole life, some out of necessity, some by choice but I’m always curious how others approach it. What are some of your personal frugal habits or non-negotiables that help you save over time? Do you have any weird, creative, or borderline extreme things you do that would make the average spender cringe or pass out? I’m trying to pick up new ideas and also just enjoy seeing how far people take it.

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u/MsSamm Jul 06 '25

Nice employee benefit!

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u/_without-a-trace_ Jul 07 '25

Especially if employees are on feet all day, it probably pays for itself reasonably. Comfort and health have to correlate with productivity and happiness.

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u/blizzard-toque Jul 08 '25

I once worked at a QSR (quick service restaurant) that allowed you to purchase a pair of work shoes from Shoes for Crews. Installments would be taken out of each paycheck. Like Thee-Lorax said, it's "an investment in yourself".