How much am I worth

Steve122_2

Steve122 go on humour me please define your idea of basic things.

When income > outgoings in a nutshell

newmum1

Personally I think that the OP is winding us all up.

Zara33

Steve122 wrote:

Waitrose ready meals here are 7 pounds - Trust me

:rolleyes: try cooking your own, costs a fraction of the price and tastes a whole lot better.

Steve122 which planet mate? :rotfl: 7 quid for a micro meal indeed.

nearlyrich

You can nearly buy the microwave to put it in for that if you know where to shop.

No doubt we will be seeing you on the DFW board when your bonus doesn't cover the CC bill.

I earn about the same, I have a house (paid for) and support 2 children through uni, fees and help towards living costs.


The original figures on the what's cost site don't take into account any pension contributions taken out before tax, if you are paying more in tax have a word with your tax man.

As others have said your expectations don't meet your income so you have to sit down and work out a budget or you will get into financial difficulties.

Good Luck I think you will need it.

cheghead

newmum1 wrote:

Personally I think that the OP is winding us all up.

Mmmm...me thinks you are right!

brazilianwax

Seriously, Steve, what are you thinking?

I work in London, on a wage a bit higher than yours. I work until gone 10 at night sometimes, usually around 9pm, and rarely get taxis.

I have a 4 bed detached house in Wales (owned with hubby) and I rent a 2 bed flat in London during the week. We own 2 cars (one a sports car), have an active social life and eat nice food, but don't spend anywhere near what you are spending for 2 people!

We both have pensions and are clever about our spending (apart from the car).

Admittedly, my husband's wage is a bit higher than mine, but your spending on basics is out of control. GET A GRIP!!!!

You have nothing to show for your considerable salary!!!!

Where in London do you live/work?? I'll show you how to shop better if you like!!!

Claire

Steve122_2

nearlyrich :

Is 600 pounds a month a lot for food? I couldnt be more serious when I say thats an accurate amount to spend

Steve122_2

brazilianwax :

You are effectively earnign double my salary as you have a partner

Steve122_2

brazilianwax wrote:

Seriously, Steve, what are you thinking?

I work in London, on a wage a bit higher than yours. I work until gone 10 at night sometimes, usually around 9pm, and rarely get taxis.

I have a 4 bed detached house in Wales (owned with hubby) and I rent a 2 bed flat in London during the week. We own 2 cars (one a sports car), have an active social life and eat nice food, but don't spend anywhere near what you are spending for 2 people!

We both have pensions and are clever about our spending (apart from the car).

Admittedly, my husband's wage is a bit higher than mine, but your spending on basics is out of control. GET A GRIP!!!!

You have nothing to show for your considerable salary!!!!

Where in London do you live/work?? I'll show you how to shop better if you like!!!

Claire

considerable salary are close to 100K plus 50K bonuses and even then I could spend

Steve122_2

I m gonna call in sick on Tuesady and see an IFA - Basiaclly I want to start saving some money instead of having a negative balance always