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Comparing Incomes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph R. Sep 18, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I have started my career in the last year and in many ways landed my dream job. I have a solid salary, great boss and great work environment. That being said my salary is much less than many of my…Continue
Godparents
Started this discussion. Last reply by Experimental Wife Apr 22, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My wife and I are expecting our first child in the fall and have started entertaining the idea of asking some close friends to be Godparents. I have benefitted greatly from having Godparents in my…Continue
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Joseph R. replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes"Very true about the student loan debt. Occasionally, I will keep my self up at night wishing I did not have a large amount of student loans to pay back. However, I realize that college with student loans is better than no college. I also agree that…"
Daniel replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes"Income doesn't matter so much. If you spend wisely and invest, you'll be in a better position than people on double your salary who are saddled with credit card debt, multiple mortgages and new cars that make them look prosperous to their…"
Rick Shelton replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes"Time = money, the more time you spend in a field the more money you make, usually. Lucrative fields, self explanatory. I am assuming your chosen field won't pay as much as some of theirs.
Even with equal incomes what you're able to afford…"
Jack Green replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes""If you judge yourself by others, you will always be wanting in some area." - very true, thanks for the reminder."
Jack Green replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes"Sorry guys, my intent was not to come across as whining at all. Like I said I am quite content, and these thoughts are few and far between. I was just curious how some of you guys keep things that really matter in perspective. I know what I value in…"
Ogden replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes""That being said my salary is much less than many of my close friends who who have been working longer or are in more lucrative fields."
"working longer" - You will get there over time. You can't change the past, so why…"
David F. replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes"I calculated how much I could "Make" if I went freelance at one point. It make me realize how much my benefits where.
What question are you asking? Am I good enough? Am I successful enough?…"
Native Son replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes"Reality check.
You've only been in the field ONE year, and you're already jealous of friends who make more money. Friends who are either in different lines of work or who've been working in your line longer than you have.
Knock…"
Phillip G replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes"I think you're better off not knowing what they make. This happens to me at times, where I see the guys I work with and what they have, and I know exactly what they make. We have a pay scale based on title and years of experience that is…"
Jack Bauer replied to Jack Green's discussion Comparing Incomes"Mind your business, let them mind theirs.
Keeping up with the Joneses doesn't work anyway ... it is difficult to tell how well the Joneses are doing from the outside. Nice car, nice clothes, nice house, lots of education, etc. are often…"
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I have started my career in the last year and in many ways landed my dream job. I have a solid salary, great boss and great work environment. That being said my salary is much less than many of my close friends who who have been working longer or are in more lucrative fields.I know success and happiness are measured in many other ways than income, but it can be difficult to avoid the traps of comparison. Curious if you guys have any thoughts on the topic.See More
Jack Green replied to Russell Yount's discussion Shaving woes"I had a similar experience when I took the plunge a week ago. My shaves have been getting better every day, stick with it, stay patient!"
Experimental Wife replied to Jack Green's discussion Godparents"I'm a mom and not a dad, but I hope you won't mind me butting in.
My husband and I are religious, so we are very happy to have two people committed to praying for our son. I'm not sure godparents make a lot of sense in any other…"
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