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Well, I'm working more hours than I like. However, yes, the money makes life easier and I'm happier now than when I was struggling with small salaries.
I am happy, but not necessarily because of the money. I mean, the money is nice, but you can choose to be happy at any salary. I was happy making $32,000 a year. I'm happy making five times that amount. Happiness is a choice.
I am happier making 230 than I was at 130. It has enabled me to live my life with less stress about finances, and to enable me to enjoy the things I really enjoy doing. I suspect that an increase from 230 to 330 wouldn’t offer me the same incremental happiness, however.
This is how I felt last year. I’m grateful for my pay increases since but it hasn’t made as big of a difference.
That is a broad range of income
Im happy, but nothing to do with work.
I do not make that much, but multiple internal and external indicators & reports suggest that I should be earning above $150k. And I know that one of the four people I’ve absorbed workloads from was making $130K.
But I’ve always heard that above a certain dollar amount (needed to satisfy all material needs for yourself & family), the money doesn’t influence people’s overall happiness.
I’m still waiting to test that theory.
Define happiness.
Yes, there is satisfaction buying something without looking at the price tag (clothing, groceries, gifts for S/O, eating out at a nice restaurant once a week etc.,)
I’m happier at 240 than I was at 120. Just feels like I’m building a future where I won’t have to grind forever.
Yes. Monet might not buy happiness but it surely can reduce stress.
That's a really insightful reflection, and it's something a lot of people can relate to. You've perfectly captured a very common modern dilemma: the trade-off between time and money.
It sounds like you've found a point on that spectrum that, while not perfect, is a significant improvement from where you were. That's a huge win.
You're essentially saying:
· The Con: You're sacrificing more of your personal time than you'd prefer.
· The Pro: The financial security and comfort you gain are substantial and directly contribute to your overall happiness.
This is a powerful realization. The stress of financial struggle can be all-consuming, often outweighing the stress of a busy work schedule. Moving from "surviving" to "thriving" financially can reduce anxiety, open up new possibilities (like vacations, hobbies, or just not worrying about a bill), and provide a profound sense of stability.
The key, which you seem to be aware of, is balance. Since the extra hours are the downside, maybe you can think about:
· Is this a permanent state or a temporary push to reach a specific financial goal (e.g., paying off debt, saving for a down payment)?
· Can you "protect" the free time you do have? Making a conscious effort to be fully present and enjoy your time off can make the work hours feel more worthwhile.
· Could you use some of this easier money to "buy" back some time? For example, outsourcing chores like cleaning or grocery delivery to free up your precious weekends.
It's completely valid to acknowledge both the good and the bad. It's not about having a perfect life, but a better one. And it definitely sounds like you're on that path.
I was my happiest when I was making around 280-300k in w2 before the massive inflation from the pandemic hit while working 20hrs a week. And back then maybe 5-10hrs a week for my personal businesses.
Now I make around $5-600 from my w2 but do 60hrs a week then 30-40 for my businesses.
Hopefully soon I will transition to just my business work so I have better balance.
Absolutely. Much happier with more money for traveling, kids education and family bonding.
I'm not but I'll speak for my spouse who is. YES because of less stress. Why less stress than under this amount? It allows for investment now (401k, pay off loans, pursue development programs, improvements to house, healthcare, exercise and good food) that will help us greatly when we are older.
I fear ageism and corporate restructuring will be a reality in the next 20 years and hinder future earning potential. My ability to work long, stressful hours will decrease, and I might NEED a less stressful (maybe lower paying) job as I ease into retirement.
I make a little more, but I am happy, but it’s not really about money. It’s about who I’m with. That said I guess a lifestyle we have is because we both make that kind of money. We do save quite a bit of it so we probably don’t live as extravagantly as most people do at our income.
Nope bc most of my friends make over 300.
Wish I had chosen something that paid more
Yes but taxes man….
Yup, I sure was. Unfortunately, I make less now.
200k base and 20 hr work week remote so… ya