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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This area has the most ideal col to salary ratio. Only foolish people leave because of col.[/quote] completely disagree. DH and I both have advanced degrees. Out the gate we pay $2300 per month for mortgage (very modest 2 BR that we are squeezing into) and $2350 for two kids in daycare (that's with a discount through DH's employer). Our income does not make up for it and we cut corners in many ways (ie paid off compact cars instead of more comfortable vehicles), no conveniences such as cleaners etc bc it eats into our earnings too much.[/quote] And what do you and DH do for a living? In this city I'm not necessarily impressed by "advanced degrees." I have never met so many people that pursued "advanced degrees" in esoteric things and in areas that just do not pay. Honestly I think there is more of that here than in other cities where degrees tend to be more relevant to making money.[/quote]
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