re: Turned down my dream job today

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fast food

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pay their managers

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Oh man sign me up.

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ouch

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Here’s the thing, my guy. And it’s something that blows my mind about so many working families in America who are working in professions that require higher education. Because I hear all the time that my salary (plus my wife’s) is poor or struggling. As if those that aren’t combining at least $150k aren’t able to live right.

We’re not hurting. At all. Sure, we’re not driving luxury SUVs or living in a McMansion. But we take multiple vacations, have a college fund for our kids, live in a safe neighborhood while we save up for a house (ultimate goal is $400k, which will be way more than enough for us), and pursue personal hobbies that bring enjoyment. We don’t want for good food and have stylish - yet budget friendly - clothes.

And being teachers means we have ridiculous benefits and a defined pension plan.

There’s so much more we could want if we had more money, but in terms of actual needs, our ~$120k combined salary is just fine.

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stapuffmarshy
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Fluffer is a tough position to pull off


You got fired bro?!

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Yeah they said I was blowing it.

I told them I was gonna beat it anyway.

I’ve tasted rich.
Miserable.

I’d rather be low to middle class and happy.
It’s hard for the wealthy to have peace in their hearts and that’s my goal. It’s the only thing that can grant happiness.

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Money isn’t everything and I’m pissed right now. So what is more fulfilling? Being content from day to day or having money to travel the world?

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I've heard someone who has more followers than I do say, "take the experience first, the money will follow."

I've actually followed the money and got a hell of an experience (bad).

I've also gone for the experience, and got an overall bad experience, mostly due to the ineptness of senior leadership.

So, in my case, it goes both ways. You have to evaluate your decision -- and what is best for you and your family -- at the time you have to make it.

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135k instead of 175k

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Holy shite. I cannot imagine how comfortable I’d be making over 100k.

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Unfortunately, many adjust their lifestyle. Smaller toys become bigger toys. It happens.

It's not what you make. It's what you keep. But in saying that, I'd much rather make $135K (or even $100K) vs. $35K. There's a greater likelihood of being able to save --- plus a greater margin of error room.

I really appreciate the four upvotes I got.

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 But if we're being honest --- and since we're dreaming, I don't want to fricking work. 

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Me either. I've done 20 years at this point. I like my job and all but I'd much rather do whatever I wanted all of the time. I'd love to go about my day and not care what time it is.

You dream job was to volunteer?

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No, I said "lavishly." You'd be surprised how mundane things add up.

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We make right around that with one kid at home. We definitely aren't hurting and have a decent lifestyle but we certainly aren't carefree with money. I understood what you meant.