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I wouldn't mind a post explaining your lifestyle. I don't see how that's possible. Not saying it isn't true, I'm just curious.

• jeffreyg 16y ago
  yes, please.
• samratjp 16y ago
  Based on the salary and studying part, he must be a grad student.
• edj 16y ago
  This is about how much money I made when I lived in San Francisco for a few years mid-decade. It was doable primarily because I always lived with people who had rent controlled apartments or houses they'd lived in for some time. The cheapest rent I paid--and where I lived longest--was $550/mo. My girlfriend lived with me there and we split it 50/50. Other things contributing to low living expenses: no car (huge savings); no TV; aggressive (but perfectly legal) tax deductions; choosing fun activities over costly purchases; freegan friends who gave us loads of food; and, of course, two buck chuck... It's certainly doable.
  • hyperbovine 16y ago
    Funny, this describes me almost perfectly. One thing is I do not live in the city, so my rent is slightly cheaper still. Other expenses that I see people my age spending a lot on which I don't: clothes, internet-enabled phones, eating / drinking out. Especially the last one. A downside of living this way is, obviously it would never work with a family. So if/when it comes time for me to do that, I will probably have to grow up and get a Real Job. Until that point though, this is great! I look at all these people, friends, working 60 hrs a week and completely missing out on their 20s and 30s, and I feel like I've stumbled on to a well-kept secret.