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It's not about the salary, it's about how much you put away and how much you need to live on. I make about $80k after bonuses, not a whole lot in some places li
by purplelobster 14y ago
It's not about the salary, it's about how much you put away and how much you need to live on. I make about $80k after bonuses, not a whole lot in some places like SF or NYC, but I find that in Portland, I'm able to save 40-50% after taxes. I know that would change if I bought a house or had kids, but still.
- up_and_up 14y ago> I know that would change if I bought a house or had kids, but still. Understatement of the year, replies a man with wife, house and 3 kids.
- purplelobster 14y agoWell, I'm hoping I'll be earning more by the time I have those things. And the reason I'm saving up right now is because I can. I rent a small studio, bought a 14 year old car etc. I'm guessing this will be the only time of my life when I can put away this much. I see many doing the opposite: getting a $1500 apartment and a new car when they get their first job.
- codegeek 14y agoThis. Whoever reads this, please put it up on your wall/fridge wherever.