I’m 23, earn 3.5k net a month, pay off mortgage of 900 a month and save 500 & invest abt 1k a months. 401k savings are mandatorily made by the employer in my country, amounting to about 60/month own contribution and 180/month of your employer.
In fishbowlian terms, I’m poor af. Should I switch to higher a paying job?

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“Should I switch to a higher paying job”

Lol what do you want us to say, no?

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Comparison is the thief of joy brother. I made 177K this year at age 27 and feel behind.

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Nah stay where you are and be miserable

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We don't know which country you are in or what 3.5k translates to.

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It’s in €

If you’re poor, yes.

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“In fishbowlian terms” I’m stealing this if you don’t mind

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If you have money to pay a mortgage, contribute to 401k, save, and invest. You are likely well paid for your country. Your country likely doesn’t have better paying jobs for your level unless you move to a place with higher expenses

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You cannot compare salaries in US and EU...

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What’s your gross annual salary and where do you live?

Are you happy?

Hats off to your mortgage tho

Not all consultants are paid the same. The range for similarly titled levels in the US is $100-150k.

Bro if u make 3500 net in Euro at 23 you’re good. European salary is a much different story than us.

No, in my country mo’ money, mo’ problems.

I'm 23 too and I earn about 20k/month. I believe you should switch to a higher paying job. Not financial advice.

Hes trolling you in case you didn’t notice

“In Fishbowl terms” is the problem. This is not a realistic group to compare yourself against. You are doing great!!! WAY above where I was at your age. Just make sure you’re living a good life and are happy. Success is so much more than a number.

All else being equal, the answer is always yes.

We work for money.

I’m more curious how you manage to live on the 1.1k per month you have left over. I make $6000 net per month with $900 rent and $500 car payment and have a hard time saving or investing anything still

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