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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. For context, a friend just bought in a 1.5 mil house in a desirable zip code, got engaged with what looked like an expensive ring, got married earlier this year in a 70k-80k ceremony and is planning an international honeymoon all the while furnishing the house with expensive furniture.  I’m just curious what 30 year old can afford back to back expenses like that. The spouse is not a high earner. And there doesn’t appear to be family money on either side. So I obviously wonder what income bracket he must be in to be living like that at only 30. [/quote]

Well, what's his job? I was once in a friend group in my late 20s/early 30s that most of us had pretty good DC jobs, were living in apartments, some of us owned very stupid houses, etc. But one guy owned a 4-bedroom house in the better part of the city, drove a Land Rover, and had a wine cellar! And actually that was modest compared to what he could afford, as it turned out. That's when I realized that DC corporate lawyers can make $500K+ per year. I had no idea, not having had anyone like that in my family or circle before.

It's totally OK to be curious. But never pry. The guy I described above was very cool, the money disparity among friends was likely very uncomfortable for him, but he'd come from a very modest background which is why I think he was in our group. If the rich friend grew up rich, I think it's much less likely he ever meets the poors.

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Op here. He’s in PE. His spouse is in a normal field and her parents are solidly MC. His parents are MC as well. [/quote]

DP. The spouse is not a high earner but is in PE? That’s a very, very well paid job. [/quote]

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