Anyone Here NOT Make $100K (yet)?

[Anonymous]

I make 85k at 29 as a fed contractor. My job sucks but at least I never have to work extra hours or think about work on the weekends. I'm looking for new jobs now and I *think* I can get pretty close to, if not 100k this next move.

[Anonymous]

HHI at my house is 220k both right near 110 doesnt seem like a lot compared to some around here, but we will retire pretty comfortably before we hit 60. Just over 10 years left pensions, ss, 401's will equal 17K each month.

[Anonymous]

^ 17 monthly when we are in our 60s

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:HHI at my house is 220k both right near 110 doesnt seem like a lot compared to some around here, but we will retire pretty comfortably before we hit 60. Just over 10 years left pensions, ss, 401's will equal 17K each month.

What possessed you to post in this thread since OP is asking for those who do NOT make $100K?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:35 year old government lawyer making $90,000 here.

DH is also 35, not a lawyer, and makes $80,000.

I love my government job.

Do you? I'm so bored.

Yes, I have periods of high stress and periods that are pretty low-stress and it's mostly interesting and a mix of litigation and advice matters. I'm in State govt, not federal, if that matters?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:35 year old government lawyer making $90,000 here.

DH is also 35, not a lawyer, and makes $80,000.

I love my government job.

Do you? I'm so bored.

Yes, I have periods of high stress and periods that are pretty low-stress and it's mostly interesting and a mix of litigation and advice matters. I'm in State govt, not federal, if that matters?

But would like to mention that I wish I was paid a little more. Getting raises in state govt seems impossible unless you switch roles. We never get COLAs or step increases! That can be really frustrating, but I am reluctant to give up the things I do like about my job-- the work, my colleagues, work/life balance, just for more money.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:35 year old government lawyer making $90,000 here.

DH is also 35, not a lawyer, and makes $80,000.

I love my government job.

Do you? I'm so bored.

Yes, I have periods of high stress and periods that are pretty low-stress and it's mostly interesting and a mix of litigation and advice matters. I'm in State govt, not federal, if that matters?

Well, it probably doesn't help that we're at a standstill due to a delay in confirmations. Not to mention it's mostly regulatory. But the salary, pension and benefits are good, so can't complain. But I'm bored. . .

[Anonymous]

93K. I'm 38. DH is the breadwinner, but we use my health plan, and my 401k match is much better.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:35 year old government lawyer making $90,000 here.

DH is also 35, not a lawyer, and makes $80,000.

I love my government job.

Do you? I'm so bored.

Yes, I have periods of high stress and periods that are pretty low-stress and it's mostly interesting and a mix of litigation and advice matters. I'm in State govt, not federal, if that matters?

But would like to mention that I wish I was paid a little more. Getting raises in state govt seems impossible unless you switch roles. We never get COLAs or step increases! That can be really frustrating, but I am reluctant to give up the things I do like about my job-- the work, my colleagues, work/life balance, just for more money.

Guess there are always trade-offs.

[Anonymous]

I don't and likely never will. I make 70K at a non-profit, and I'm 38. I work from home every day, never work after 4 pm or on the weekends, love my colleagues, and work from a distance (DC-based organization but I moved away and could keep my job). I have total autonomy and earn a ton of leave. All those benefits outweigh whatever disadvantages there could be with the salary.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:35 year old government lawyer making $90,000 here.

DH is also 35, not a lawyer, and makes $80,000.

I love my government job.

Do you? I'm so bored.

Yes, I have periods of high stress and periods that are pretty low-stress and it's mostly interesting and a mix of litigation and advice matters. I'm in State govt, not federal, if that matters?

But would like to mention that I wish I was paid a little more. Getting raises in state govt seems impossible unless you switch roles. We never get COLAs or step increases! That can be really frustrating, but I am reluctant to give up the things I do like about my job-- the work, my colleagues, work/life balance, just for more money.

Guess there are always trade-offs.

Truth. And the grass is always greener? I thought fed lawyers made so much more money than me? But if you're posting on this thread, I guess not?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:35 year old government lawyer making $90,000 here.

DH is also 35, not a lawyer, and makes $80,000.

I love my government job.

Do you? I'm so bored.

Yes, I have periods of high stress and periods that are pretty low-stress and it's mostly interesting and a mix of litigation and advice matters. I'm in State govt, not federal, if that matters?

But would like to mention that I wish I was paid a little more. Getting raises in state govt seems impossible unless you switch roles. We never get COLAs or step increases! That can be really frustrating, but I am reluctant to give up the things I do like about my job-- the work, my colleagues, work/life balance, just for more money.

Guess there are always trade-offs.

Sorry, I think we do. I didn't post here, except in response to you loving your gov't job. Attorneys at our agency start at GS-10/11 out of law school and can "quickly" move up to GS-15 if they meet certain performance standards, etc. Most attorneys coming in from outside seem to start at GS-14/15.

Truth. And the grass is always greener? I thought fed lawyers made so much more money than me? But if you're posting on this thread, I guess not?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:35 year old government lawyer making $90,000 here.

DH is also 35, not a lawyer, and makes $80,000.

I love my government job.

Do you? I'm so bored.

Yes, I have periods of high stress and periods that are pretty low-stress and it's mostly interesting and a mix of litigation and advice matters. I'm in State govt, not federal, if that matters?

But would like to mention that I wish I was paid a little more. Getting raises in state govt seems impossible unless you switch roles. We never get COLAs or step increases! That can be really frustrating, but I am reluctant to give up the things I do like about my job-- the work, my colleagues, work/life balance, just for more money.

Guess there are always trade-offs.

Sorry, I think we do. I didn't post here, except in response to you loving your gov't job. Attorneys at our agency start at GS-10/11 out of law school and can "quickly" move up to GS-15 if they meet certain performance standards, etc. Most attorneys coming in from outside seem to start at GS-14/15.

Truth. And the grass is always greener? I thought fed lawyers made so much more money than me? But if you're posting on this thread, I guess not?

Eh, sorry formatting issue.

Sorry, I think we do. I didn't post here, except in response to you loving your gov't job. Attorneys at our agency start at GS-10/11 out of law school and can "quickly" move up to GS-15 if they meet certain performance standards, etc. Most attorneys coming in from outside seem to start at GS-14/15.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm 33 years old and "only" make $86k but I get to WFH full time, only work 40 hours a week, and can live anywhere in the US that has broadband internet access. No grad degree but I do have a BS.

DH is 36 and makes $65k a year and is a lawyer. But he's in a public service job and loves what he does. He also only works 40 hours a week (although in an office).

What do you do?

I'm an analyst / internal control reviewer for a consulting group. Kind of a weird role, can be boring at times, and little room for advancement but the flexibility is so great, it's hard to imagine giving it up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:In my early 50's. Moved across country to became first year Fed months ago with a salary under 100K so we could take several vacations a year traveling 1st/business class overseas.

If you're making under $100k, how are you affording to fly first-class?

By using the money I made before I became a Fed.