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My hubby only earned $55k last year and me $10k. We live in a rich area. Should we move?

Answered 4 years ago

Of course, I will work more when kids go to school but our oldest isdue to go school next yearand everyone is driving a Discovery and our car is 20 years old. We are renting although have some money saved for when the baby is a bit bigger and Iget more work. My friend'sdaughter went to a birthday party at amagristrate's daughter's house and it was in a mansion. How can we compete with that?


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4 years ago
I live in area where there lots of bogans and drinkers and parties, but I just don't hang out with them, it's not my scene.
If I was surrounded by mansions and $120,000 cars, I probably wouldn't associate with that either.
I'm not out to impress anyone really

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4 years ago
I agree, move out of that place. You will feel more comfortable somewhere else.

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4 years ago
Move

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4 years ago
^blunt but yes

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4 years ago
You don’t need to compete, just do your best and be proud of your achievements x

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4 years ago
It will depend on what you have in common with the people you meet and it might be hard fitting in. Try it see how you go, don’t judge people you might be surprised.

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4 years ago
I think find your people. Just because a few are well off doesn’t mean that you can’t connect with them. We have parties at home and we have the funnest parties which kids really enjoy because they get to spend quality time bonding with my husband and I and playing games which are fair, and fun. None of this , everyone gets a present but I’m not really paying attention to you business. Most of the friends will Go to private school too..it is weird in some respects to wonder what your child thinks of this, but it’s also good because they see that their families have issues too, mum is fake or kids aren’t happy despite getting everything they want..I use this to reinforce to my kids obviously that possessions don’t give you happiness. If you feel out of place, I’m all for moving, if you are enjoying it and happy with school...I think it’s ok but continue to weigh things up

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4 years ago
You don't need to compete with that. If they don't want to associate with you because they perceive you as poor, that's their loss, not yours. Essentially if you can afford it and are happy with where you are, stay there.