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[quote=Anonymous]I make an ok but not great salary for the area, and definitely feel poor around here pretty often! Most of my friends are either Dual Income/No Kids and have high salaries or Dual Income/Kids with high salaries. It's hard not to compare myself sometimes. Especially since we bought an older, smaller house in a neighborhood where new builds are now approaching $2M. One way I try to make up for it is by staying at my flexible job that allows me time to coach and lead my daughter's activities. Others may be putting in more money but I'm putting in more time. She'll be able to look back and remember how much I did with her and her friends. And while we can't afford expensive overseas vacations like her friends (and mine) do, I plan creative road trips for us where we see US cities and make memories for about $2,000 for a week. (vs. a trip where that might just cover the airfare.) But I hear you. It can be hard sometimes. [/quote]
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