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I'm on the Midwest, it's not as easy over here as you think. The salary of your first job can hold down your income for a decade, you might not even realize ho
by pnutjam 6y ago
I'm on the Midwest, it's not as easy over here as you think.
The salary of your first job can hold down your income for a decade, you might not even realize how underpaid you are.
- hnarn 6y ago> The salary of your first job can hold down your income for a decade Why is that?
- pnutjam 6y agoMost employers ask you what your previous salary was, or get it from your past employer. Salary is not protected information. https://www.marketplace.org/2020/07/08/how-salary-history-bans-can-raise-wages-for-female-and-black-workers/ https://www.marketplace.org/2020/07/08/how-salary-history-ba...
- packetslave 6y agoexcept in a little-known place called CALIFORNIA
- martindbp 6y agoThe median salary in the US midwest is probably equal to my country, and cost of living definitely lower. I don't know your personal situation, but if you're interested and not already familiar with it, you should check out some of the financial independence bloggers such as Mr Money Mustache. There are people with median or below incomes saving 50% or more, although it's of course more difficult than if you have a cushy tech salary.
- pnutjam 6y agoI do ok, considering I have 6 kids and just broke 2x the poverty level a couple years ago (based on family of 8).