I need a reality check

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Registered: 01-26-2006
I need a reality check
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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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iVillage Member
Registered: 01-26-2006
Tue, 11-20-2007 - 11:10am

>>So please stop comparing yourself to others.


Yes, I know it's bad.

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Registered: 11-17-2007
Tue, 11-20-2007 - 11:20am
>> trust me, more money doesn't make you happier,



"That money doesn't make you happier is a little lie told by the rich to the poor to keep them from revolting".



(Old joke)
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Registered: 07-20-2006
Wed, 11-21-2007 - 1:44pm
I just left a job in the Museum field in the LA area where I was making just UNDER 30K at 27 and I do have a BA. I also have some professional certifications. I just moved to the Southeast where it is much cheaper and am now working at a college (not really in my field...but a similar position) and am making only about 5K less. Anyway, it's all relative and yes stick with what you love when you can that is the way to go. I do miss my job, but needed to move and like my new job as well. Also am loving that my dollar goes waaay further now.
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