How old are you, how much do you make, are you satisfied with your life, etc.
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$265, plus bonus and stock options Yes, but I do worry that I have peaked job wise and I still have 20 plus years in the work force. Hard word; my intelligence is only average Yes, but like most working moms I feel completely torn No, we are fortunate but realize I could lose my job at any point |
Anonymous
To put it in perspective, I'm the 34 at $190k. Being at $265 pls bonus and stock - which puts you in the $400k range I imagine, would be pretty fantastic in my view. |
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How old are you? 38
How much money do YOU make? (This is only your individual income- not your HHI) $95k Do you consider yourself successful? (based on your own definition of successful) Yes. I recently returned to the work force after being a SAHM for 5.5 years. I work from home and I'm able to be at school pick up (I have 3 kids) everyday. I'm in a position that really makes a difference in people's lives. What do you think contributed to your success or your lack thereof? (example- an ivy education, good parents, etc? ) I think I'm a kind, likeable person and this comes through fairly quickly once you meet me. As a result I interview well and do well at work. Are you satisfied with your life? Yes. I'm thrilled to be back in the workforce after being home full time for almost 6 years. I would likely be making more (maybe $20K more?) and have more responsiblity had I worked through my entire 30s. But I TREASURE those years I had at home with the kids. Is your level of satisfaction connected to how much money you have? No. |
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How old are you? 30
How much money do YOU make? (This is only your individual income- not your HHI) $70k base, average 100K currently Do you consider yourself successful? (based on your own definition of successful) Yes. I like my job and the opportunities it affords me and my family. Lots of international travel. What do you think contributed to your success or your lack thereof? (example- an ivy education, good parents, etc? ) Positive people in my family, good breaks, hard work, good outlook Are you satisfied with your life? Yes! Is your level of satisfaction connected to how much money you have? No. Life might be marginally better if I made 500K. (Could travel home more often to see family. That's about it.) |
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How old are you? 49
How much money do YOU make? (This is only your individual income- not your HHI) $0.00 Do you consider yourself successful? (based on your own definition of successful) The jury is still out. What do you think contributed to your success or your lack thereof? (example- an ivy education, good parents, etc? ) The jury is still out. Are you satisfied with your life? It depends on the day, I am going through a transition right now. Is your level of satisfaction connected to how much money you have? Not generally, once there is enough, more doesn't add to the level of satisfaction. (However, my definition of "enough" is lower than what I see on DCUM.) |
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How old are you? 48
How much money do YOU make? (This is only your individual income- not your HHI) $212,000 base; about $25 to $30K annual bonus Do you consider yourself successful? (based on your own definition of successful) Yes What do you think contributed to your success or your lack thereof? (example- an ivy education, good parents, etc? ) Great parents who were excellent role models for good work ethic and the importance of education; great professors and mentors early in career; and my own dedication to work continuously while having and raising children Are you satisfied with your life? In all ways except my marriage Is your level of satisfaction connected to how much money you have? Partly. That money gives me the security to know my kids will go to college debt free, and also that I can financially survive a divorce if I need to |
Anonymous
| Are the PPs mostly all lawyers? |
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No. |
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11:33, yes, I am. |
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How old are you? 37 How much money do YOU make? (This is only your individual income- not your HHI) $8.7M last year Do you consider yourself successful? (based on your own definition of successful) Yes What do you think contributed to your success or your lack thereof? (example- an ivy education, good parents, etc? ) Good education and strong work ethic Are you satisfied with your life? Yes. Great DH and we live fabulously. Is your level of satisfaction connected to how much money you have? I am sure it is |
Anonymous
Not me, I'm a marketing director. But I only make $150K. |
Anonymous
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$130k/yr I think so Hard work - I grew up poor, paid my way through college and grad school working 2-3 jobs at a time Are you satisfied with your life? I am. My job is comfortable with reasonable hours and interesting projects, I have a small child and a wonderful husband Only partly. Our incomes allow me to worry less, but I'd still like to have less debt (working on that part). |
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How old are you?
35 How much money do YOU make? (This is only your individual income- not your HHI) $90k. Recently left a job paying $150k for work-life balance and industry switch to something more meaningful. Also have a net worth of nearly $6mil. (this all seems relevant to the question). Do you consider yourself successful? (based on your own definition of successful) Moderately. I could be more successful professionally but am not willing to sacrifice the time/energy to do so at this point. What do you think contributed to your success or your lack thereof? (example- an ivy education, good parents, etc? ) Ivy education, supportive parents, born into (not extreme but comfortable) privilege. Are you satisfied with your life? Yes Is your level of satisfaction connected to how much money you have? Yes, but that's not connected to my income (net worth instead). It makes life and marriage significantly easier when long-term financial concerns aren't an issue. |
Anonymous
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50 years old married man
Unemployed - used to make $90k Successful in some parts of my life but lousy at making moneyDo you consider yourself successful? My successes are mostly due to my parents/siblings. Lack of success due to bad career choices, a couple bouts of bad luck and lack of ambition. I'm OK with my life. Would like to be more satisfied but there are few people with who I would switch places. Lack of financial security is my biggest single problem in having satisfaction in my life. |