Quote Originally Posted by Gloryhound View Post
Thats why I don't complain much anymore. I've found the tax write off to be benificial. Also being in a supervisory position and keeping boots and cloths not only functional, but looking good helps set a good example.
Yup. I always kept every single receipt for anything I ever purchased for work. When I was welding it was tips, cones, gloves, etc. That in itself would add up a good bit.

Then when I joined the Corps, I started getting an annual clothing allowance, which helped a lot, but anyone that has ever served knows that is no where near what you spend on stuff for inspections and what not. Hell I even kept the receipts for haircuts. It is amazing how four dollars here, and a dollar there adds up over a year. Heck that is over four hundred a year in just haircuts.