Hi all. Apologies if this is not allowed here. I know people out there are struggling, but I just want to share my good news with someone.
It’s a big milestone of accomplishment in my life, but I feel weird just telling family members or my online friends about it. The only other people who know are my coworkers because we all got the same raise. Money doesn’t go as far nowadays due to crazy inflation post COVID and my area has higher cost of living than where I grew up, but I’m still very happy about this. I remember back when I used to only make minimum wage. All those years of schooling eventually made their way back to me. I’ll never make as much money as someone like a doctor, but it’s definitely enough for me to live comfortably as a single person.
Anyway, I’ll delete this in a bit (or sooner if it gets removed by a mod), but I hope you guys out there have a good weekend.
Edit: Thank you guys very much :)
Edit 2: Jeez there are so many more comments than I expected. You guys are so nice!!
Instead of investment advice, I’ll just say never forget how hard you had it, what it was like to get minimum wage, and remember there are always hard workers being paid less then you that also deserve a shot. You did the work, be proud of what you’ve achieved. But probably don’t get into specifics with family, people get weird about money.
I’m gonna double down on your advice and say don’t tell anyone how much you make, except your SO. If someone asks just say “I’m doing well for myself.” And if they press you say “I prefer to keep the specifics private”. When I started bringing in money I made the mistake of calling my friends to celebrate and within months they were all hitting me up for cash and pulling on my heartstrings.
Damn that’s a real thing?
Yeah, sadly. I get messages like “Hey Kit, I’m $50 short on my heating bill this month. Can you help me out?” All the time. A lot of passive aggressive stuff too like people complaining about money but not straight up asking for it until I give 50 "Damn that sucks"s.
My uncle has money. Every problem from his siblings to his 5th cousins gets him a phone call haha.