Young High Earners

leeds_lad_3

dmg24 wrote: »

Answers: Yes and Nothing, but there is so much more to life. Next question?

But this is my point, I'm not saying there isn't more to life. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all earn a little more? Go on a few more holidays, have that bit nicer car and house?

I'm just analysing how I could have got that little bit more money, and where I could have done better. It's a few posts on an internet forum, not a big thing. Hoped I might get a few examples.

leeds_lad_3

Boozer wrote: »

I am afraid it does come off as bragging, and on a money saving board where a lot of members are on here due to debts and problems, it just does not sound very right.

I am 30 and take home more than yourself and i am tax free, but this involves being away from my family for 6 months a year, i am seriously considering moving home and taking any job i can get, be it driving delivery vans or bar work, at least i will be with my 5 weeks old daughter every night when she goes to sleep(albeit for only 3 hours at a time), and not having to see her growing up on the webcam.

I've over £10k on credit cards, plus a student loan. See why I might be analysing how I could earn a bit more (I've already tried almost every piece of Martins MSE advice too!).

Thanks for your input on your situation - it's examples like this that I was looking for - it's a trade off you've had to make, and like you not one I'd be keen on, so it's given me some idea. Thanks

money_saver88_2

Your 27 on 35k. You have done exceptionally well. I am on less than half and scrape around for ways to save money on everything. Give yourself a pat on the back.

leeds_lad_3

jdturk wrote: »

absolutely nothing wrong in wanting to earn more but its just a bit self congratulatory. Your not stupid as you went to university yet you're asking all these questions about do people earn more......

well in law of statistics there will be people who earn more and are younger than you and who have a greater potential to earn more

there will also be people who are older than you who earn less and will never earn the amount you are earning now

I really don't get why you are that bothered about other peoples earnings, as I said its not what you earn but what you do with it and whilst you can enjoy it please bear in mind that things can change at a blink of an eye so maybe get some good Karma going and give something back (if you don't already) to other people

I'm not asking whether people are younger and earn more, as I've already said I know this to be the case. I was asking people who are in this situation to explain how they did it and by how much. You're clearly not willing to provide input so not sure why you posted?

I'm not bothered about other peoples earnings - well done to them. I'm just wondering could I have got myself into their situation and how - not sure why this is a problem?

cazziebo

As everyone says, you can't measure success by money...

From 17 until about 23 I earned a phenomenal amount of money - much more than you do now. I don't think anyone viewed it as successful. I worked as a catering assistant in an oil terminal, and usually worked 60-70 hours per week. I was hourly paid, and once I hit the 37 hours was on time and a half, then double time for over 50 hours and Sundays. Sadly, a lot of people got addicted to the money and gave up plans to travel or go to university or whatever. It was an existence, not a life.

I'm on a good salary now, but I've earned far more in the past. I think I'm successful. I do a job I love, I think I make a difference, I work in a sector that is full of kind and good people, I'm encouraged to be myself. These are all things that matter to me. Money's not unimportant - I have to pay the bills like everyone else - but it certainly doesn't tell anyone how successful you are.

leeds_lad_3

money_saver88 wrote: »

Your 27 on 35k. You have done exceptionally well. I am on less than half and scrape around for ways to save money on everything. Give yourself a pat on the back.

Guessing from the 88 in your name you're around 21 years old though, so you're not doing so bad?? I've worked for £3/hr in the past when I was younger too - I'm not seeking congratulations, but thanks.

My point is I've not done as exceptionally well as others, and am trying to review how I could have done better in terms of wages? Sorry

santacruz_2

leeds_lad wrote: »

I hope you don't think I'm trying to rub peoples faces in it.too.

Not at all, i think people have taken your question/interest the wrong way. I'm unemployed due to a bad case of low self-esteem and bad decisions...not your fault, you've gone for what you wanted. It's just taking me a bit longer!

pinkshoes

leeds_lad wrote: »

Well I'm oop North so can take heart from that. And thanks for reminding me I'm not so young!

However what I meant by young is I wasn't necessarily wanting to compare my wage with people later on in their careers, as I'm hoping my wage will increase.

I appreciate many people don't like to discuss such things also.

So then Pink shoes - you sound like you're on a bit? How much and how old?

I'm in Oxfordshire, earn about what you do, and a couple of years older... It's not really a career with a sky high salary, so the limit is about £50k from what I've seen, and that would be a VERY senior level.

My EX earned MUCH more than me, and is your age. We're still good mates, but his work rules his life, so he rarely gets time to spend his money!!

I actually enjoy my job, but my boss is an A-hole, so I'm thinking it's about time for either a new job or a career change.

leeds_lad_3

cazziebo wrote: »

As everyone says, you can't measure success by money...

From 17 until about 23 I earned a phenomenal amount of money - much more than you do now. I don't think anyone viewed it as successful. I worked as a catering assistant in an oil terminal, and usually worked 60-70 hours per week. I was hourly paid, and once I hit the 37 hours was on time and a half, then double time for over 50 hours and Sundays. Sadly, a lot of people got addicted to the money and gave up plans to travel or go to university or whatever. It was an existence, not a life.

I'm on a good salary now, but I've earned far more in the past. I think I'm successful. I do a job I love, I think I make a difference, I work in a sector that is full of kind and good people, I'm encouraged to be myself. These are all things that matter to me. Money's not unimportant - I have to pay the bills like everyone else - but it certainly doesn't tell anyone how successful you are.

:wall: How many times? I'm not saying money is the be-all and end-all. Nor am I measuring my or anyone elses success by it. I'm simply looking how I could have got more cash for going to work each day. Thanks for your input above, again it shows a trade off I'd not be prepared to make myself -but does illustrate how I could have made more.

It's just one of those things in life - you see a young person drive past in a sports car and you think - how have they managed to get that!? Well perhaps they worked away many weeks on overtime and saved up their cash - now I know... Thanks

leeds_lad_3

santacruz wrote: »

Not at all, i think people have taken your question/interest the wrong way. I'm unemployed due to a bad case of low self-esteem and bad decisions...not your fault, you've gone for what you wanted. It's just taking me a bit longer!

Thanks Santa - seem to be one of the few people who've understood my point... Good luck with the job hunt.