I make more money than almost everyone I know (srs)

[GuineaDago585]

Yet I’m STILL considered poverty.

After my raise I hit roughly $24 per hour and I’m quickly realizing that’s actually decent money considering where I grew up. I’ve discussed salaries with friends and family recently, almost everyone earns less.

I know a couple guys who are department managers for huge companies and they both only make ~$22/hr. I was shocked when I learned this too because these dudes bust their ass to get paid so little.

My dad only makes $19/hr, however he works a ton of overtime so he probably nets more than me annually (my job doesn’t allow OT).

One of my friends is a 4th year Union apprentice and he only makes $23/hr but nets significantly less because of union dues and so forth.

Another one of my friends is a contractor and he only makes $18/hr, which is also insane to me.

The MAJORITY of people irl are struggling to get by. I can literally count on 1 hand the number of people who earn more than me per hour (ded fkin srs).

Keep in mind I’m 27 and most people mentioned here are 5-25 years older than me srs.

I don’t understand how everyone on the misc is earning at or near 6 figures. I truly don’t. Because when I go out into the real world, at least in my circle, poverty is the norm. My newfound entry to the absolute bottom tier of middle class is like a massive exception to the rule where I’m from.

Chit’s crazy.

[RaibeartBruis]

Keep hustling cuz. I just worked a 12-hr shift. Charged $180/hr. Life is good.

[John L]

You should be doing fairly OK making that living in upstate NY as a young single guy brah. I know rent is a lot more expensive now though, so making that wage upstate now definitely isn't as comfortable as it was years ago.

IIRC you're renting on your own, consider a roommate and that can cut your rent significantly and you can start saving a lot more srs.

Keep location in mind. I'm at 103k and my wife is 68k, but we live on Long Island so that six figure salary is lower-middle to middle class here.

[metroins]

Congrats op.

[eatliftskate]

I make twice as much as you and I’m 24

[87dman]

While not where you want to be, embrace the growth that has gotten you to where you are today.
The important thing is to keep improving yourself and growing personally. Set yourself goals in a variety of areas in life and always pursue them.

[Nonsense916]

Lmfao strong poorcel friend group

[ralphlaurenbrah]

you need a better social circle then

[friesbruh]

i really dont talk about how much i make with any family, only some friends or online with people who dont know me.

its one of those weird things where, if you make more than your parents or even brothers, there can begin to be some weird resentment or ego issues.

chit, i had family try to tell me 4yrs ago that $30/hr was "killer money." okay, it might be but i wouldnt even consider taking a job unless it was over $40/hr and even then it doesnt compare to being your own boss (still working on that).

[iamdetermined]

Sounds like it's a result of your circumstances based on your posts but it really depends on who you hang out with. When I started hanging out with a lot of professionals with degrees my perspective on income changed. I went from thinking no one made $100k to it seeming like everyone made that much. That said I still think $100k is a lot. Not enough to have 3 rolexes, but definitely enough to provide a great quality of life as a single man and obviously above average.

Inb4 $400k is the new $100k

[MustardTiger17]

I make twice as much as you and I’m 24

Yeah but ur a ****

F ag

[eddiehaskell]

don't let the "rich" dudes that post on the misc all day get you down lol. fyi -- misc is a quirky collection of the top 1% of earners.

[Soonerjohn]

Have you considered that the misc may be full of liars? Most people don't really care about their jobs or didn't hustle in their 20s and are stuck. I'm older than you and currently make $52/hr but I wasn't much higher than you are at your age. There is a point you can make some large jumps in salary.

[TappingTheZen]

I'm happy you're doing well, but if you have a career, i don't think $24 an hour is much at all, which is probably why you're considered poor. If you work 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, that works out as $49920 a year. I am salaried, and don't earn by the hour, hence why i've converted it to yearly figures so i can compare. But yeah, 24 an hour doesn't seem much, especially after taxes.

I don't know what the cost of living is in US, but i'd struggle to survive on that a year here in the UK, about an hour outside London. But my mortgage is around $1300 a month, to give you an idea of the housing costs where i live for a comparison. (it's not as cheap as the north, but it's not exactly a ridiculously expensive area either). You have to also consider that in the UK, i also get 6 weeks paid holiday, as well as all bank holidays (9 in total), and if i call in sick i also still get paid (without using my holiday like US).

But im mirin an honest post, the impression i have of USA thanks to the misc is that literally everyone is on 150k lol

[Silencespeaks]

It’s a mistake to discuss your salary with others srs

Or money in general. Just keep it private.

[H00J]

Yet I’m STILL considered poverty.

After my raise I hit roughly $24 per hour and I’m quickly realizing that’s actually decent money considering where I grew up. I’ve discussed salaries with friends and family recently, almost everyone earns less.

I know a couple guys who are department managers for huge companies and they both only make ~$22/hr. I was shocked when I learned this too because these dudes bust their ass to get paid so little.

My dad only makes $19/hr, however he works a ton of overtime so he probably nets more than me annually (my job doesn’t allow OT).

One of my friends is a 4th year Union apprentice and he only makes $23/hr but nets significantly less because of union dues and so forth.

Another one of my friends is a contractor and he only makes $18/hr, which is also insane to me.

The MAJORITY of people irl are struggling to get by. I can literally count on 1 hand the number of people who earn more than me per hour (ded fkin srs).

Keep in mind I’m 27 and most people mentioned here are 5-25 years older than me srs.

I don’t understand how everyone on the misc is earning at or near 6 figures. I truly don’t. Because when I go out into the real world, at least in my circle, poverty is the norm. My newfound entry to the absolute bottom tier of middle class is like a massive exception to the rule where I’m from.

Chit’s crazy.

that’s good money outside of the major cities / states like CA FL NY etc


Just gotta learn to live in your means

Mirin

[olemo]

i make 24 euro per hour. + 20.9 % shift bonus every month.

paid pension 1,5 month holidays, can take off whenever i want.

life's good in netherlands.

[Soonerjohn]

It’s a mistake to discuss your salary with others srs

Or money in general. Just keep it private.

No it isn't. Are all your friends and family douchebags or simply don't like you? Because that is the only reason.

[N0stradamus]

OP, I don't know you personally, but I'd wager you're one of those people that believe in "an honest day's work"... that's a poor man's mentality. That's not how you advance yourself in life.


The good news is that at 27 you're still young and can change your mindset.

STOP looking for ways to work harder to impress your superiors and hoping for a raise. START working less hard and look for opportunities within your organization or field to transition to a career path with growth potential.

[greenleaf]

Nice click bait title. Was expecting "my life is better than yours" flex LOL.

[Silencespeaks]

No it isn't. Are all your friends and family douchebags or simply don't like you? Because that is the only reason.

I don’t talk about money with them or anyone. Money is something private to work on for yourself. Actually can’t stand it when I’m in a social setting and people bring up money.

[blueberryboy]

I make pretty decent money all things considered but I don't get into it on here because everybody frauds

Just look that Brad, tried to play himself as a successful finance worker and he quit the misc over a lousy 200 $ he promised to pay back.

Good job man! Srs

[Lefticle]

Sounds like it's time to upgrade your social circle.

Came in to post this

[AdvancedDreamer]

Keep hustlin’ cuz.

[Rebal012]

Shut up retard. I don't care about your wages. I care more about how well you can play with Muzzlrpress's butthole (srs)

[Godfrd824]

I'm one of the poorest in my professional circle. As far as family, I am probably the second highest earning from my whole extended family.

[OffwhiteBrah]

wtf ? i'm close to 40 per hour and feel poverty asf too

[pojo18]

Do you hang out with convenience store workers?

I myself only make $28/ hour. I couldn't afford to live on my own or purchase a new car. I feel pretty poverty tbh

Many of my friends with 4 year degrees earn $80k+ , do you live in a tradies town?

[Visel]

$24/hr ($50k/yr) is pretty decent at age 27 IMO. It's about what I'd expect if you're entry level in the private industry, or have a little bit of tenure at a public gig. It just kinda feels worse now because of inflation / CoL increases despite average wages staying relatively close to the same.

It's not about how much you make. It's about how much you save, and what you can do with that excess amount. If you're affording your CoL and destroying your debts (or are even debt free), then you're making it IMO.

20's is about finding out what you want to do with the rest of your life, making efforts to make that happen and enter the career (or even swap careers), paying off debts, and setting your 30s and beyond up for success.

I'm 28 and make more than 95% of people I personally know. Granted, in my industry / college major, some people make more that I'm aware of and they account for the 5%. Exclude them and I'd change that number to 99%.

[Nonsense916]

You won’t start making real money until you find a side gig or work for yourself completely