Do you make 'enough' money?

lumberjim · 09-19-2007, 11:38 AM

Given the choice, would you make more, less, or stay at your current level of income as it relates to the cost of living.

be honest.

Cicero · 09-19-2007, 11:42 AM

Yea, It's back to being a pauper for me. Mmmm....Ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Awesome.

I just got comfy with the weekly Sushi dinner I was having...well there's just something about that, that must really piss god off.

skysidhe · 09-19-2007, 11:43 AM

MORE MONEY!

I have an associate and two jobs. bleh. Last year an employer after seeing my transcripts told me I was really close to a BA and 'go get it'.

In a short amount of time I can tripple my income. If I could just get off my butt.!

Happy Monkey · 09-19-2007, 11:45 AM

I'm happy with my money; it's having to work for it that's the problem.

skysidhe · 09-19-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicero

Yea, It's back to being a pauper for me. Mmmm....Ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Awesome.

I just got comfy with the weekly Sushi dinner I was having...well there's just something about that, that must really piss god off.

I don't eat ramen anymore but there was a time I did and I tell you what.
A little bit of ketchup and butter and wha-la yum-0

Shawnee123 · 09-19-2007, 11:50 AM

It's no secret that I say I am way underpaid, for what I do.

But, everyone says "you make more you'll just spend more (and still have debt.)" I contend that, though that is true, I'd rather worry about the Lexus payment than what I'm going to do when the tires all fall off my existing car.

(Had a flat this morning...not even the tire that has had a slow leak, it was one of my "newer" ones. It's always something.)

bluecuracao · 09-19-2007, 11:52 AM

I choose 'more,' as my current level of income is 0.

Hopefully I'll be choosing 'stay' in the very near future.

theotherguy · 09-19-2007, 12:37 PM

More, please.

limey · 09-19-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I'm happy with my money; it's having to work for it that's the problem.

Yup.

glatt · 09-19-2007, 12:43 PM

I voted for more.

I make enough to get by just fine right now, although we live pretty frugally. I also have enough extra to fund my 401K so I can retire someday. What I don't have, is enough left over after both of those to save for college for two kids. So yeah, I want more fucking money.

Hime · 09-19-2007, 12:47 PM

I voted that I want more.

I think I get paid fairly for the work I do, but I'm currently part-time and would be much more comfortable with full-time work. We're surviving just fine, but I would like to have more in the way of savings before having children, which my husband and I both want very much.

lumberjim · 09-19-2007, 12:50 PM

HM and Limey....you're both single and live alone, right?

Happy Monkey · 09-19-2007, 01:04 PM

Yup.

Cloud · 09-19-2007, 01:09 PM

enough money for my current day to day needs; yes.

enough money to retire on, probably not.

BigV · 09-19-2007, 01:15 PM

It would be easy to vote in all three choices.

Money represents stored choices.

To a large degree, having more choices is a good thing. But there's a point of diminishing returns. I make enough money to buy a can of peas for $5. In fact, I'm positively certain I have a lot of company here on this board in this respect. When I go out to eat, say a pizza, the cost of the ingredients is on par with a $5 can of peas, but I don't balk when I pay it. Lots of you buy it too.

Choice one: I wish I made more money. Ok, easy to say yes here. Certainly I could find more to do with more money. I could try the $10 peas.

Choice two: I am content with my income. Contentedness and income aren't directly correlated, once a certain minimum level of income. I believe your poll choice is incomplete. Contendness, income they're present. But what about xoB? He's got an invalid mother, ex wives, bounty hunters and college edjumakashins to pay for. I believe that a more precise, a more complete picture includes contentness and it's relation to the balance between income and obligations. If you make more than you owe, and you're having your minimum needs met, contentness has little to do with income. If your cash flow is negative, if you're upside down on your mortgage... if you make a million a week but spend two million you're likely not going to be content. If you're just a little short, 50 cents, but that 50 cents represents not being able to have something hot to eat or cool to drink, you're probably not content.

Choice three: I actually think I make too much and should give some away. I say yes to this too. I give away money all the time. Sometime cash. Sometimes $100 bills. Sometimes to strangers. Sometimes pocket change or petty cash. Sometimes I give it away in service. I do the work for free. Often for my employer, where I work on salary, but where last night, I was working until 2am, for example. Sometimes for family, as the family computer guy. Sometimes I give my vacation time away, to strangers or to friends. I do feel I should give some away. Charity is a virtue I believe in.

It's a good poll for having discussions, but the choices are hardly mutually exclusive. There's no one here that hasn't believed each of those choices at one time or another.

View Poll Results: do you make 'enough' money?
No, I wish I made more money	25	56.82%
I'm content with my income	17	38.64%
I think I actually make too much and should give some away	2	4.55%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

09-19-2007, 11:38 AM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Do you make 'enough' money? Given the choice, would you make more, less, or stay at your current level of income as it relates to the cost of living. be honest. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-19-2007, 11:42 AM	#2
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Yea, It's back to being a pauper for me. Mmmm....Ramen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Awesome. I just got comfy with the weekly Sushi dinner I was having...well there's just something about that, that must really piss god off. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

09-19-2007, 11:45 AM	#4
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I'm happy with my money; it's having to work for it that's the problem. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

09-19-2007, 11:50 AM	#6
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	It's no secret that I say I am way underpaid, for what I do. But, everyone says "you make more you'll just spend more (and still have debt.)" I contend that, though that is true, I'd rather worry about the Lexus payment than what I'm going to do when the tires all fall off my existing car. (Had a flat this morning...not even the tire that has had a slow leak, it was one of my "newer" ones. It's always something.) __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-19-2007, 11:43 AM	#3
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	MORE MONEY! I have an associate and two jobs. bleh. Last year an employer after seeing my transcripts told me I was really close to a BA and 'go get it'. In a short amount of time I can tripple my income. If I could just get off my butt.!

09-19-2007, 11:52 AM	#7
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	I choose 'more,' as my current level of income is 0. Hopefully I'll be choosing 'stay' in the very near future.

09-19-2007, 12:37 PM	#8
theotherguy no not that other guy, the other one Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN Posts: 640	More, please. __________________ I should be working.

09-19-2007, 12:43 PM	#10
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I voted for more. I make enough to get by just fine right now, although we live pretty frugally. I also have enough extra to fund my 401K so I can retire someday. What I don't have, is enough left over after both of those to save for college for two kids. So yeah, I want more fucking money.

09-19-2007, 12:47 PM	#11
Hime Extraordinary Machine Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outside of Washington, DC Posts: 307	I voted that I want more. I think I get paid fairly for the work I do, but I'm currently part-time and would be much more comfortable with full-time work. We're surviving just fine, but I would like to have more in the way of savings before having children, which my husband and I both want very much.

09-19-2007, 12:50 PM	#12
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	HM and Limey....you're both single and live alone, right? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-19-2007, 01:04 PM	#13
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Yup. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

09-19-2007, 01:09 PM	#14
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	enough money for my current day to day needs; yes. enough money to retire on, probably not. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

09-19-2007, 01:15 PM	#15
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	It would be easy to vote in all three choices. Money represents stored choices. To a large degree, having more choices is a good thing. But there's a point of diminishing returns. I make enough money to buy a can of peas for $5. In fact, I'm positively certain I have a lot of company here on this board in this respect. When I go out to eat, say a pizza, the cost of the ingredients is on par with a $5 can of peas, but I don't balk when I pay it. Lots of you buy it too. Choice one: I wish I made more money. Ok, easy to say yes here. Certainly I could find more to do with more money. I could try the $10 peas. Choice two: I am content with my income. Contentedness and income aren't directly correlated, once a certain minimum level of income. I believe your poll choice is incomplete. Contendness, income they're present. But what about xoB? He's got an invalid mother, ex wives, bounty hunters and college edjumakashins to pay for. I believe that a more precise, a more complete picture includes contentness and it's relation to the balance between income and obligations. If you make more than you owe, and you're having your minimum needs met, contentness has little to do with income. If your cash flow is negative, if you're upside down on your mortgage... if you make a million a week but spend two million you're likely not going to be content. If you're just a little short, 50 cents, but that 50 cents represents not being able to have something hot to eat or cool to drink, you're probably not content. Choice three: I actually think I make too much and should give some away. I say yes to this too. I give away money all the time. Sometime cash. Sometimes $100 bills. Sometimes to strangers. Sometimes pocket change or petty cash. Sometimes I give it away in service. I do the work for free. Often for my employer, where I work on salary, but where last night, I was working until 2am, for example. Sometimes for family, as the family computer guy. Sometimes I give my vacation time away, to strangers or to friends. I do feel I should give some away. Charity is a virtue I believe in. It's a good poll for having discussions, but the choices are hardly mutually exclusive. There's no one here that hasn't believed each of those choices at one time or another. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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