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I need a reality check
| Wed, 11-14-2007 - 12:20pm |
I'm just posting away today...
Anyway, it's difficult for me to keep future job/career prospects in perspective when I have a friend in finance who may be offered 55k now (she's 23), while it might take me until I'm 40 to make that much.

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Would you mind if I ask,
We both live in Boston where the cost of living truly is ridiculous, but our salaries also reflect that to an extent.
My first job after my master's degree was when I was 24 and it only paid $28,000 and was in the DC area, which is pretty expensive.
AJ, enjoying life with C.
Hi,
You are right most people do not make that much money at 23, but I think it also depends where you live. If it's a small town; then, chances are that people will make less money than people in the larger city. It also depends on what field you are
>>And, trust me, more money doesn't make you happier, it's just more convenient.
Good point, I never thought of it that way.
Thanks to all, it really did help.
As long as you compare your life to others, you will always feel "behind" or feel somewhat inadequate. So please stop comparing yourself to others. If if bothers you so much about debt, maybe see a financial counselor. Or sit down and decide what you can do to tackle this debt. Focus on ways to make more money, instead of thinking about the debt. If you think about debt all the time, that is what you will attract. You may want to consider relocating to another state that isn't nearly as expensive. I live in Texas. The cost of living is awesome, no state taxes and weather is beautiful! I work in the financial business and make around 40K a year. It's just something to consider. I wish you the best.
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