For me, all I want to have "arrived" is a decent-nice house, dependable vehicles, no debt (mortgages, car loans etc all paid off) and enough money to take trips and see things with the family. Think 2-3 trips inside the state and one to another state a year, or maybe one trip out of the country every 2 years. Other than that, I don't need 7 cars or a mansion, or to be high society. I just want to be comfortable and have time to spend with the fam.
You know you've arrived when: You or your partner get laid off and can still finically support your family and habits.
We all know "shit" happens in the grand scheme of things, and if you can still feed your family and support your daily habits, then I'd say you have a good grasp on being finically sound. I really don't think anybody can reach a certain pinnacle where they feel content with what they have. Why, you ask? Because humans are power hungry, greedy, and most of all, selfish. I read an article the other day where this banker was complaining because he didn't earn enough, even though he was making 3 figures a year. I just couldn't believe he had the gall to say 3 figures isn't enough.....silly bankers.
I think we're within 5 years of arrival point. I'd be pretty content if we each had a newer vehicle, could take a couple of out-of-state vacations a year, afford a monthly house cleaning(I could probably do that now, but I'm too cheap), have some gym equipment and a bigger savings account.
I've rubbed elbows with San Angelo's high society and believe me its greatly overrated. Plus its super weird if you're not born into it. Unless you also take yearly European trips and buy $300 shoes you don't have much to talk about with these individuals.
For me, all I want to have "arrived" is a decent-nice house, dependable vehicles, no debt (mortgages, car loans etc all paid off) and enough money to take trips and see things with the family. Think 2-3 trips inside the state and one to another state a year, or maybe one trip out of the country every 2 years. Other than that, I don't need 7 cars or a mansion, or to be high society. I just want to be comfortable and have time to spend with the fam.
ReplyDeleteYou know you've arrived when: You or your partner get laid off and can still finically support your family and habits.
ReplyDeleteWe all know "shit" happens in the grand scheme of things, and if you can still feed your family and support your daily habits, then I'd say you have a good grasp on being finically sound. I really don't think anybody can reach a certain pinnacle where they feel content with what they have. Why, you ask? Because humans are power hungry, greedy, and most of all, selfish. I read an article the other day where this banker was complaining because he didn't earn enough, even though he was making 3 figures a year. I just couldn't believe he had the gall to say 3 figures isn't enough.....silly bankers.
I think we're within 5 years of arrival point. I'd be pretty content if we each had a newer vehicle, could take a couple of out-of-state vacations a year, afford a monthly house cleaning(I could probably do that now, but I'm too cheap), have some gym equipment and a bigger savings account.
ReplyDeleteI've rubbed elbows with San Angelo's high society and believe me its greatly overrated. Plus its super weird if you're not born into it. Unless you also take yearly European trips and buy $300 shoes you don't have much to talk about with these individuals.