Comments on: 3 Questions you ask me a lot, about money http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:18:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: DesertPoor http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-230461 DesertPoor Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:22:05 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-230461 I realize I'm about a year late on this post, but I find it all timely and intriguing for me. I recently had to move out of San Diego because I couldn't live there on 2100/mo that I was bringing home unless I opted for the roommate situation, which at nearly 30, you just get sick and tired of. All the cool dive bars in the world can't make up for having a clean kitchen to yourself, or not having to go roommate hunting every few years, or not having to put up with the part-time live-in girlfriends or boyfriends ... (and having to hear things that go bump in the night...) It sounds like there's a lot of parallels between NY and the west coast. I'm wondering if for those of you who moved out to the Midwest if your salary also declined along with the cost of living ... And if so, what was that ratio like? I realize I'm about a year late on this post, but I find it all timely and intriguing for me. I recently had to move out of San Diego because I couldn't live there on 2100/mo that I was bringing home unless I opted for the roommate situation, which at nearly 30, you just get sick and tired of. All the cool dive bars in the world can't make up for having a clean kitchen to yourself, or not having to go roommate hunting every few years, or not having to put up with the part-time live-in girlfriends or boyfriends … (and having to hear things that go bump in the night…)

It sounds like there's a lot of parallels between NY and the west coast. I'm wondering if for those of you who moved out to the Midwest if your salary also declined along with the cost of living … And if so, what was that ratio like?

]]> By: DesertPoor http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-230460 DesertPoor Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:01:13 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-230460 How can I apply for Household Manager? Seriously. I need a job and it already pays more than my last job. How can I apply for Household Manager? Seriously. I need a job and it already pays more than my last job.

]]> By: DesertPoor http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-230456 DesertPoor Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:11:02 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-230456 Wow Zbar, I'm really curious to know what your other expenses are and the quality of your apartment complex! I'm guessing you don't own a car ... I lived in San Diego on about the same as you do and I was lucky to find a studio for $800 and as it turned out I couldn't even afford that! Of course, in California a car is a must, and between car payments, insurance, and gas that's a good $400/mo right there. And I agree with the comment above yours. Once you hit 30, you really don't want to deal with roommates anymore. It seems impossible when you're a single person who only brings home 2,000 or so a month after taxes... My idea of of "all the things that make you look stable and successful" ... a small studio to my lonesome self where I don't have to worry about roommates moving in and out or not paying the rent. That's my modest, seemingly unattainable piece of the american dream... But alas, I have college loans to pay....... Wow Zbar, I'm really curious to know what your other expenses are and the quality of your apartment complex! I'm guessing you don't own a car …

I lived in San Diego on about the same as you do and I was lucky to find a studio for $800 and as it turned out I couldn't even afford that! Of course, in California a car is a must, and between car payments, insurance, and gas that's a good $400/mo right there.

And I agree with the comment above yours. Once you hit 30, you really don't want to deal with roommates anymore. It seems impossible when you're a single person who only brings home 2,000 or so a month after taxes… My idea of of "all the things that make you look stable and successful" … a small studio to my lonesome self where I don't have to worry about roommates moving in and out or not paying the rent. That's my modest, seemingly unattainable piece of the american dream… But alas, I have college loans to pay…….

]]> By: The Finances Behind My Condo: How I Saved a Third of My Income | Real Savvy Real Estate http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-223329 The Finances Behind My Condo: How I Saved a Third of My Income | Real Savvy Real Estate Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:01:41 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-223329 [...] crazy expensive to live in Manhattan, so income tends to be higher–people in Manhattan feel poor even if they make six figures. Share this and [...] [...] crazy expensive to live in Manhattan, so income tends to be higher–people in Manhattan feel poor even if they make six figures. Share this and [...]

]]> By: Is it a Difficult Question or Just a Childish Question? http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-216973 Is it a Difficult Question or Just a Childish Question? Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:10:14 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-216973 [...] Trunk is always interesting, which is not to say that I always agree with her.  A few months ago she blogged about some questions she was being asked a lot–here’s question number [...] [...] Trunk is always interesting, which is not to say that I always agree with her.  A few months ago she blogged about some questions she was being asked a lot–here's question number [...]

]]> By: underfunded heiress http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-216281 underfunded heiress Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:27:03 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-216281 Penelope- you are totally correct. I have friends that live in NYC and they can afford it (not lavish btw) but they are single girls in their early 30's with a ok career soo..(not too mention dates that pay for dinner and drinks). Penelope- you are totally correct. I have friends that live in NYC and they can afford it (not lavish btw) but they are single girls in their early 30's with a ok career soo..(not too mention dates that pay for dinner and drinks).

]]> By: underfunded heiress http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-216280 underfunded heiress Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:23:05 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-216280 oops sorry my commen was meant or the comment below. oops sorry my commen was meant or the comment below.

]]> By: underfunded heiress http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-216279 underfunded heiress Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:21:18 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-216279 I'm willing to bet you are in your 20's. Which is great but once you hit 30 you don't want to live in a 600 square foot apartment with two roommates. Sorry. I'm willing to bet you are in your 20's. Which is great but once you hit 30 you don't want to live in a 600 square foot apartment with two roommates. Sorry.

]]> By: Maria http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-214224 Maria Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:52:52 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-214224 Interesting comments.. I think one key observation is that NYC is exactly not like the rest of the country and if one wants to live in a relatively big house with a big kitchen, and have a car, then Tuscon Arizona is a better fit. People's lifestyle is different. New Yorkers take metro and shop for what they need for that evening/next day as opposed to driving their SUVs to load on bulk(New Yorkers even take metro to the opera, and true opera lovers use standing room for $15-$25 per ticket). Also, NYC is a true land of opportunity with one of the best public school system in the country. My husband made it to a magnet school, then an Ivy League with a full tuition scholarship and he was not even born in this country. Interesting comments.. I think one key observation is that NYC is exactly not like the rest of the country and if one wants to live in a relatively big house with a big kitchen, and have a car, then Tuscon Arizona is a better fit. People's lifestyle is different. New Yorkers take metro and shop for what they need for that evening/next day as opposed to driving their SUVs to load on bulk(New Yorkers even take metro to the opera, and true opera lovers use standing room for $15-$25 per ticket). Also, NYC is a true land of opportunity with one of the best public school system in the country. My husband made it to a magnet school, then an Ivy League with a full tuition scholarship and he was not even born in this country.

]]> By: Q: How can I change careers without taking a pay cut? A: HAHAHA! | Young and Employed http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/08/10/3-question-you-ask-me-a-lot-about-money/comment-page-1/#comment-200216 Q: How can I change careers without taking a pay cut? A: HAHAHA! | Young and Employed Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:26:50 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=3012#comment-200216 [...] Penelope Trunk’s Blog with my morning coffee, I had to chuckle at her answer for the everyday more common question of: [...] [...] Penelope Trunk’s Blog with my morning coffee, I had to chuckle at her answer for the everyday more common question of: [...]

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