What kind of salary..

[VegetaRules]

Well, I'd personally like to make around 60K myself. Now I wouldn't want to set a limit, but the hhonest answer to this question is about you. Making more money is never the answer if you cannot budget.

Thustly if you "can't contain" yourself at one amount, you certainly won't at another. Right now my house note is $501 for a 3 bedroom 2 bath split-level( also not in the hood, before that sneaks into anyones head). I'm good with that. Would I like a 2 car garage instead of 1 sure, but would I want an extra $500-$600 added to my mortgage??? Nope, but if I didn't look at things realistically I'd do it.

If you can't budget off $30K, you'll never be able to budget off $100K+ Thats most people's problem, not saying the people in here have one. Seriously though I understand you "can't take it with you", but so many things have to go right when you spend more money.

Like say you lose your 100K job, with the economy the way it is, & going, isn't it better to have the same things with a few extra goodies on a 40K budget, vs having your lifestyle set at a 100K pay scale?? Say that 100K isn't as quickly replaced, then what?

If I lost my job, I could still off unemployment, or even a 2-job system still afford to at worst maintain the house bills. Thats my only goal to make sure my house expenses are at a point where if anything happened I could still have a place to live.

See like the wealthier people were complaining about the tax refunds, about how they're "broke" like others, somone was like" no one told you to go out & ball out on uneccessary things". Spend wisely & it won't matter what you make....Vegeta

[RandomGuy]

100k profit, but not working, as a business owner (probably a gas station or two)... lol

So no 9-5's and what not and a decent allotment of free time to travel, do sh!t.

Sure 100k isn't a lot but that'd seriously take care of most/all my wants/needs.

[YoungGun]

I'd like to be making close to 100k when I finish up school. Its definitely possible if my company goes as planned but with the economy who knows. When I get older and get married or whatever that will definitely go up. I'd like to make 7 figures a year before I retire though and that would be off salary, investments, etc. Should be possible but once again who knows.

[ironchef]

I'd like to be making close to 100k when I finish up school. Its definitely possible if my company goes as planned but with the economy who knows. When I get older and get married or whatever that will definitely go up. I'd like to make 7 figures a year before I retire though and that would be off salary, investments, etc. Should be possible but once again who knows.

You know you made it when you use your salary to pay off capital gains taxes .

[IDCoconut]

No job or salary.....cuz ima win da lottery bitz!!!!

[thepolecat]

Im a teacher and do ok on 40 a year. Between the wife and I when she gets done in school- I'd say 80 a year would tide us over nicely. Do we want more- hell yeah!

[4dmin]

i added a poll for everyone; which i'm sure 50% of posters will put making over 100k and drive civics :jerkit:

[quickdodge®]

i added a poll for everyone; which i'm sure 50% of posters will put making over 100k and drive civics :jerkit:

That's why I don't make polls. You'll never get an accurate response. But to question the poll....is this Net or Gross? Later, QD.

[con]

I would like 100K+, but until then 70% of that will have to do......

I agree with the others who have stated that if you're struggling with the current salary, you'll also struggle at your target goal. The more you have to spend, the more likely you are to spend and then spend some more on credit!!! I'm living proof and now paying for my consequences. I'll be out of the hole and trying my best not to dig back into it within another year though.

[Revmaynard]

Right now, I make about $1700 a month and I live with my girlfriend and a room mate. My girl is a waitress at a nice restaurant and she's about to graduate Agnes Scott, all of us split stuff three ways. I could make more but I'm happy with my life. Hopefully I can start school next fall since she's graduating.

[Jimmy B]

LOL at the poll, already kids are lying

[4dmin]

LOL at the poll, already kids are lying

i know right... gotta love peeps online. everyone has to try and act like they are a somebody.

[ironchef]

i know right... gotta love peeps online. everyone has to try and act like they are a somebody.

Make the names public.

I voted, I make less than $20k, but then again im a fulltime student and part time worker. < $20k FTL .

[4dmin]

Make the names public.

I voted, I make less than $20k, but then again im a fulltime student and part time worker. < $20k FTL .

we should publish all of the 100k+ people lol... i posted mine only like dax not my household

[Jimmy B]

we should publish all of the 100k+ people lol... i posted mine only like dax not my household

me too.. i had my wife quit her job a month ago.. she didnt like it, so.. im the only one bringin in any money..

[joecoolfreak]

we should publish all of the 100k+ people lol... i posted mine only like dax not my household

I am sure that at least some of those people might have answered truthfully ;-)

[quickdodge®]

i know right... gotta love peeps online. everyone has to try and act like they are a somebody.

Damn skipped right over my question. Is this before or after taxes? Later, QD.

[DaX]

I voted for my income, not household income.

[ksniperfox]

actually pretty content right now on 40k. it is plenty sufficient. if anything, im fairly careless with my money. but its more than enough to live alone, have a sufficient dd, and go out and eat frequently, do as i please, and have some beer around the house, + 401k/insurance, etc.

however id always be more content with 50k, that is my goal this year..well see what happens.

[Crazy Asian]

OOPS I put 100k when I should have put 20k over. Damn my idiot brain.

[DaX]

I'd be VERY happy with a household income of $100K and no more student loans to pay for. We're making it fine right now on a household income of around $70K - I just bought the wings for "zee plane". If we made more money, things wouldn't be AS tight, but like I said, we're getting by without eating Ramen. I do, however, drive the world's largest piece of crap, and will continue to do so until the airplane is finished.

[Psycho]

I wouldn't be able to live happily with less than 100k a year after I graduate. Until then, I'm more than happy with my ~20k a year.

[Psycho]

lmao who voted they live off the govt?

[man]

I'll be over 60K as soon as I finish school.

[Julio]

more money mo' problems. Atleast for me... My goal was to make over 70K in 06.. did that...
Now I got in trouble in one of my traveling adventures recently.... Yup... debt im in right now.. but is all good.... Me single.. 100K would be straight.. but taxes are killing me now as it is... and then ****ing me at tax time... This year, Im shooting for 80K...
Even if I have to get a PT gig like last year... Life is not easy playboy... but you have to pay to play...

[Jimmy B]

more money mo' problems.

Life is not easy playboy... but you have to pay to play...

two of the best quotes in this thread

[JConner]

[QUOTE=Julio]but taxes are killing me now as it is... and then ****ing me at tax time... This year, Im shooting for 80K...
QUOTE]

yep this is why we need a simplified tax system like the Fair Tax, but the media ignores it and wont support it because the poor people think the rich need to be taxed more.

[Reaper]

I live off commission between real estate and my moms company, so an average month for me without selling any real estate is about 4400bucks after taxes...believe me, its not enough..In the beginning it was but I wasn't saving any money, and on a commission based salary I had a bad month and believe me when you have to take out a loan to pay the bills it really sucks.

The more ya get the more ya spend, and unfortunately its hard to slow down spending once you've started. Atleast for me...I'll be comfortable after I save enough money and buy a house and I'm raking in 150-200k...which is hopefully in the near future. but we'll see.

[RandomGuy]

over 100k 7 23.33%


lirl

[JITB]

give me 70-80k and im comfortable..

[con]

damn....

kudos to those of us supporting families, paying mortgage, providing health/life/auto/home insurance, daycare, school tuition, college loans, utilities and etc.

[JConner]

I have grown up with parents that make much more than 100K and after living with no worries about money all these years I plan on making the same money and am working on that as a full time student right now heading towards my MBA.

the rich get richer because they continue to do what made them rich
the poor get poorer because they continue to do what made them poor

[Kevykev]

Tony, this thread will not give you realistic results because most, not all but most people will answer is several different ways.

1) AIM high since the figure will indirectly state what they DO make (ie: Well, i can't select 50k because that'll show people that i dream of making 50k which means that i make well under 50k) nah mean? - I could be wrong though.

2) Base it on an unattainable or unrealistic lifestyles

3) Think of MTV cribs and AIM to the Sky

I'll take 90-100k (To actually answer your question) i'll be comfy then but if i continue bringing in what I brought in last year I'd still be secure.

[man]

1) AIM high since the figure will indirectly state what they DO make (ie: Well, i can't select 50k because that'll show people that i dream of making 50k which means that i make well under 50k) nah mean? - I could be wrong though. TRUE

2) Base it on an unattainable or unrealistic lifestyles No Such Thing

3) Think of MTV cribs and AIM to the Sky If no one dreamed big would we even have MTV cribs?

Just something to think about.

EDIT: Just read your other post, nvr mind but still something to think about when defining your goals.

[tony]

Tony, this thread will not give you realistic results because most, not all but most people will answer is several different ways.

1) AIM high since the figure will indirectly state what they DO make (ie: Well, i can't select 50k because that'll show people that i dream of making 50k which means that i make well under 50k) nah mean? - I could be wrong though.

2) Base it on an unattainable or unrealistic lifestyles

3) Think of MTV cribs and AIM to the Sky

I'll take 90-100k (To actually answer your question) i'll be comfy then but if i continue bringing in what I brought in last year I'd still be secure.

Kev, I didnt post up the poll, paul (admin) did but its still interesting to see. I was just asking what kind of salary you require to live the lifestyle you want.

Personally.. when I see someone with a Porsche GT3 in the driveway I don't automatically think "damn thats a nice car" but the thought is moreso "damn, why is it taking me so long to get there" Its not just the material things but certain goals I set for myself. I just wondered how common that line of thinking is.

[Kevykev]

Kev, I didnt post up the poll, paul (admin) did but its still interesting to see. I was just asking what kind of salary you require to live the lifestyle you want.

Personally.. when I see someone with a Porsche GT3 in the driveway I don't automatically think "damn thats a nice car" but the thought is moreso "damn, why is it taking me so long to get there" Its not just the material things but certain goals I set for myself. I just wondered how common that line of thinking is.

Seems like i missed the PeakPostingPoint of this thread

I feel you on that brother!

I know you have a good understanding of the importance of material and non-material goods.

When I think of my family and my fiance, it feels like i have already accomplished all of my goals.

[chrisdavis]

Personally.. when I see someone with a Porsche GT3 in the driveway I don't automatically think "damn thats a nice car" but the thought is moreso "damn, why is it taking me so long to get there" Its not just the material things but certain goals I set for myself. I just wondered how common that line of thinking is.

I am never envious of people having nice things like that. I often wonder what they did to achieve those things and what I can learn and apply in my own life.


My wife and I are about 20k a year from our goal. She is going back to school and I am about to finish so this will be attainable soon.

[tony]

I am never envious of people having nice things like that. I often wonder what they did to achieve those things and what I can learn and apply in my own life.


My wife and I are about 20k a year from our goal. She is going back to school and I am about to finish so this will be attainable soon.

whoa now, I never said envy.. I'm very happy for those people and any chance I get to speak to someone in that position I admire what they have accomplished.

At the end of the day I still come home to more than what some people never accomplish in their lifetime and I am appreciative. At the same time I always push myself, so when I say "what is taking me so long" its the frustration of knowing I'm putting forth every effort to obtain that goal.. envy doesn't motivate me.

[chrisdavis]

whoa now, I never said envy.. I'm very happy for those people and any chance I get to speak to someone in that position I admire what they have accomplished.

At the end of the day I still come home to more than what some people never accomplish in their lifetime and I am appreciative. At the same time I always push myself, so when I say "what is taking me so long" its the frustration of knowing I'm putting forth every effort to obtain that goal.. envy doesn't motivate me.

I was only speaking for myself. I know some people who are jealous of anyone who has anything nicer than they do. They feel that the nicer things in life should be handed to them while putting in absolutely no effort to obtain such things. Sorry for the confusion

[Kevykev]

I think I found the problem:

Poll: How much do you actually make?

____ Then the post says

What kind of salary..
Do you think it would take for you to live the lifestyle you want?


that caused a large scale misunderstanding LOL so i will give the benefit of the doubt to some of the posters.