Not having being born into money, the salary I get as even just Manager is great - but I still feel queasy spending so much sometimes. Just booked 6 nights in Shanghai as a treat and I feel sick! 😞

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I wear old potato sacks on the weekend because I'm so frugal

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I'm only 25 but I live off 40% of my salary because I was raised frugal and spending money is painful.
I buy clothes at target, Belks if I'm feeling fancy

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Enjoy. Experiences will stay with you and you'll grow as a professional.

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$3000 (flights and hotels) for two from the west coast - which I think is a reasonable value

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I still buy half my clothes at goodwill and splurge at H&M sometimes.😂 I get compliments all the time on my clothes at work and nobody knows

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Remember, Money is like the dirt on your hand. It comes and it goes. Never let it be anything more

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Fly business class to Shanghai, you'll get over it

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Treat yo self. Enjoy life, you work hard (I'm assuming you do). I booked a trip in January to a few countries in Africa for a safari, felt a little sick paying for the trip, but all I do is work work work work work...I've earned it

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I sold my potato sacks and now wear banana sacks because they are cheaper and I'm #frugal

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I live in the hood right now to save $ on rent... definitely know what you are feeling though to save money. Congrats and enjoy your vacation!

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I know I should get over myself and that others could only dream such things - I get it - I used to have those dreams! But part of me is still getting used to this lifestyle

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How much was it? I love discussing social class in the consulting firm context

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Welcome to my home town! $3000 flights and hotels for two is a good deal. During summer/winter break the ticket can easily go over $2000/person non-stop flight from NY to Shanghai

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If you're in track to meet your financial goals, you should feel no shame!!!

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Thanks all. Given the FB love received for this, clearly others empathize and feel the same way. I guess we are highly privileged, not necessarily by family background, but by getting here through grit. I think I'll savor my trip to Shanghai a little more 👍

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So all those sky miles and you actually had to pay for a vacation ?

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I did Bali thus summer for super little. Aurfare with points and a week at 5 star places for under $700 (included all tours etc). Travel is the best and always worth it- and is an investment

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I bought a $600 banana republic suit for $300. My dirty little secret at work.

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I just bought myself a round the world ticket in business for $8000. I wasn't born into money either. But I've now learnt that whoever said money can't buy you happiness was smoking some damn good shit

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No shame in being frugal. But if you are a consultant shopping for clothes at target or goodwill, you don't understand the profession.

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