Not trying to rage bait or anything like that. I’m genuinely curious. Is 150K a good salary for a single man in Chicago?

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Yes. That is twice the median household income in Chicago.

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Nah your cooked bro

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Paycheck to paycheck most likely.

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no, AI is going to replace you

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Yes.

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Are bonito fish big?

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google says size varies by species. also, if all the dad jokes … 🙊

If I can raise a family on that, you should be fine.

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I live in Chicago and that is a great salary to fulfill your needs and enjoy your quality of life.

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What do u do

I do and I travel 4-6 times a year. Doing just fine.

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