US inflation means families are spending $709 more per month than two years ago

Re:US inflation means families are spending $709 more per mo... by itake on Sunday August 13, 2023 @04:19PM (#37113994)

I always sell my RSUs as soon as I can, but the proceeds never touch my checking or savings account. I directly purchase ETFs.

When my base salary was $150k in SF, I worked a side contracting job to cover lifestyle costs so I could max out ESPP and 401k. Certainly if you have a family, you may not have the time to do that.

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Re:US inflation means families are spending $709 more per mo... by scarface_74 on Sunday August 13, 2023 @04:39PM (#37114198)

I promised myself since I got (re)married in 2012 that I would never work two jobs. Whatever I couldn’t do with one job, wouldn’t get done.

The reason I’m not at Amazon is for the same reason. I don’t work more than 40 hours a week on a normal basis and that’s what my new manager wanted me to do to show “improvement”.

Don’t cry for me. I saw it coming two months ago and I already had a few feelers out and I am 99% sure that one will come through within the next two weeks ago.

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Re:US inflation means families are spending $709 more per mo... by itake on Sunday August 13, 2023 @04:53PM (#37114346)

As you probably know, working multiple jobs doesn't mean you have to work more than 40 hours per week.

There are a many jobs that only require 20-30 hours per week. You can still limit yourself to 40 hours per week of work, but enjoy the benefits and security of multiple jobs.

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