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re: Live comfortably on $55,000 per year?
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:27 pm to LSUTiger23
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:27 pm to LSUTiger23
That's pretty good right out of school man. Don't listen to most people on here. I started at less than that and I didn't have to alter anything in my lifestyle.
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Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:28 pm to Tiger in NY
and he's only 26
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:28 pm to Deactived
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My reading comprehension is just fine.
Yes, I wrote that, yes it is wrong.
I left college in 08. 100000 apologies on behalf of me and my typing.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:29 pm to Jrv2damac
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You need to work on yours
Sweet comeback bro.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:29 pm to LSUTiger23
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Graduating next month, and will be making around 55,000 starting right out of school. Anybody been in this situation and would care to share how they did coming out of school?
Dude, you'll be more than fine. That's even assuming you have the typical amount of student loan debt.
Don't get sucked into the common yuppie thought process that you're not "successful" unless you're driving a BMW, have a 50" flatscreen on your wall, and regularly take trips to St. Barts. That's the kind of thinking that will lead someone to ask whether they will be OK or not making $55,000/year.
Save as much as you can early on, live within your means, and don't be a fool with your money.
Have fun. Live life. But don't obsess over the need to possess overhyped trinkets like luxury cars and rolex watches.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:30 pm to Tiger in NY
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So you make double the average Survey Coordinator? You must be the best in the world at it.
I honestly have no idea what they make. I know what I make, and I know what I do. That's enough for me.
Should I add it's pipeline surveying to quench your thirst for knowledge?
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:31 pm to Real Pirate
I am 25, make about $15k less than that a year (went to a 2yr technical college and have 5 years experience in my field), and I live comfortably even with a small car note. Granted, I have a roommate to save myself some money, but to answer your question: yes. As long as you're not completely stupid with your money, 55k/yr for a single guy with no kids is substantial. You should have no problem making it on that salary.
This post was edited on 4/16/14 at 10:32 pm
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:31 pm to Real Pirate
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Sweet comeback bro.
It's only a suggestion in response to your story of ending up here.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:31 pm to UGATiger26
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Dude, you'll be more than fine. That's even assuming you have the typical amount of student loan debt.
Don't get sucked into the common yuppie thought process that you're not "successful" unless you're driving a BMW, have a 50" flatscreen on your wall, and regularly take trips to St. Barts. That's the kind of thinking that will lead someone to ask whether they will be OK or not making $55,000/year.
Save as much as you can early on, live within your means, and don't be a fool with your money.
Have fun. Live life. But don't obsess over the need to possess overhyped trinkets like luxury cars and rolex watches.
Extremely good advice. Upvote.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:31 pm to LSUTiger23
If your single...that's more than enough.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:32 pm to UGATiger26
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have a 50" flatscreen on your wall,
Well that's only a few hundred these days. Just buy a vizio instead of a Samsung
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:32 pm to UGATiger26
quote:Is this really a big deal? They are well under $1,000 now
ave a 50" flatscreen on your wall,
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:32 pm to UGATiger26
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unless you're driving a BMW, have a 50" flatscreen on your wall, and regularly take trips to St. Barts. That's the kind of thinking that will lead someone to ask whether they will be OK or not making $55,000/year.
bro, owning a 50" flat screen is out of place on that list
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:32 pm to Jrv2damac
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It's only a suggestion in response to your story of ending up here.
Fair enough.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:32 pm to Hulkklogan
I think grad assistants make $14k a year and i'll live fine, in a pretty dope apartment.
55k should be cake
albeit I don't have to pay for health insurance and have no car note
55k should be cake
albeit I don't have to pay for health insurance and have no car note
This post was edited on 4/16/14 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:32 pm to LSUTiger23
I make about $60,000 a year and I have no problems living in a city near Seattle. I basically have enough money to do whatever I want. You'll be fine as long as you spend your money wisely, and right out the gate means your money will only go up.
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:32 pm to TigerBait1127
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Well that's only a few hundred these days. Just buy a vizio instead of a Samsung
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Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:33 pm to StrawberriousJackson
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Is this really a big deal? They are well under $1,000 now
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Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:33 pm to UGATiger26
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Don't get sucked into the common yuppie thought process that you're not "successful" unless you're driving a BMW, have a 50" flatscreen on your wall, and regularly take trips to St. Barts. That's the kind of thinking that will lead someone to ask whether they will be OK or not making $55,000/year.
dude, you can get a refurbished 60" vizio for like $600
This post was edited on 4/16/14 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 4/16/14 at 10:33 pm to SlowFlowPro
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bro, owning a 50" flat screen is out of place on that list
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