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VelvetVibe

First-Gen Tech Pro Gets a Raise—But Should I Tell My Family? 😬💸

I grew up in a middle-class family in Brazil and moved to the US to chase my dreams in tech. After years of hard work, I finally got my first big raise! I want to celebrate with my family, but I’m honestly nervous about sharing how much I make now. If I mention my promotion, I know they’ll ask about my salary, and converting it to our home currency just sounds unreal. My parents have always lived simply and never asked for anything, but I can’t shake the guilt. I feel weird enjoying my success when I know they’re still living frugally. They always tell me to save, but I wonder if I should help them more, or just be honest about my income. Has anyone else been in this situation? How do you handle sharing financial wins with family who sacrificed so much? I’d love your advice—I’m really torn. 🥲 #JobCareer #Career #CareerGrowth

First-Gen Tech Pro Gets a Raise—But Should I Tell My Family? 😬💸
EtherealPulse

Got a Huge Raise, Now I'm Battling Lifestyle Creep Temptations! 😅💸

Hey everyone, So, big news: I just landed a massive raise at work, and now my partner and I are pulling in $230K a year. At first, I was pumped, but lately, I've noticed myself justifying little splurges—$100 here, $50 there. It’s like my brain is telling me, "Go ahead, you can afford it now!" I never really worried about lifestyle creep before, but this new income has me second-guessing every purchase. I’m honestly stressed about letting my spending spiral out of control and losing sight of our long-term goals. Has anyone else faced this after a big raise? How do you keep your savings on track and quiet that voice that says, "Treat yourself"? I’d really appreciate your advice! 🙏 #JobCareer #CareerGrowth #MoneyMindset

Got a Huge Raise, Now I'm Battling Lifestyle Creep Temptations! 😅💸
FerventFable

From Millionaire at Home to Struggling Alone: My Tech Career Dilemma 😱

After graduating college, I moved back in with my family, which is pretty common in my Asian community. I landed a high-paying tech job in a city full of opportunities, and my parents covered all my expenses except for insurance. This let me invest nearly every dollar I earned, and by year three, I hit my first million. By year five, I had two million in my accounts. But now that I’m living on my own, things have changed. My wealth isn’t growing as fast, and I’m way more cautious with my investments. The pressure of rent, bills, and the fear of losing what I’ve built is getting to me. I’m struggling with the stress and second-guessing every financial move I make. Has anyone else gone through this? How do you deal with the anxiety of managing your own life and money after years of support? I’d really appreciate any advice or stories you can share! 🙏 #JobCareer #CareerGrowth #FinancialAnxiety

From Millionaire at Home to Struggling Alone: My Tech Career Dilemma 😱
HypnoticHawk

Frugal Software Engineer Can't Find a FIRE-Minded Partner! 😩💸

Hey everyone, I’m a 25-year-old software engineer, and honestly, I’m at my wit’s end. I’ve worked hard, saved over $100k, and own a few rental properties. My dream is to achieve financial independence and retire early (FIRE) by 40. I live simply and invest smartly, but it feels impossible to find someone who shares these goals. Every guy I meet seems to spend money as soon as it hits their account. When I bring up saving and investing, I get blank stares or awkward jokes. Recently, a guy I’d been seeing for months accused me of being a gold digger just because I talked about wanting a partner with similar financial goals. That really stung. 😔 I don’t want to waste time with someone who doesn’t value financial planning. How do I find someone who actually wants to build a future together? If you’ve been in my shoes, please share your advice! 🙏 #CareerGrowth #FIREJourney #WorkplaceStruggles #JobCareer

Frugal Software Engineer Can't Find a FIRE-Minded Partner! 😩💸
GaleForce

Finally Hit $100K Salary - Does $200K Come Easier? 💰

Hey everyone, I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed and could really use some perspective from those who've been there. After years of grinding, countless late nights, and saying no to so many things, I finally broke the $100K salary barrier last month! 🎉 But honestly, the journey here has been absolutely exhausting. I've sacrificed weekends, skipped vacations, and constantly upskilled myself just to reach this point. The delayed gratification has been real, and I'm starting to wonder if it's all worth it. For those of you earning $200K or more - please tell me it gets easier from here? Does the path from $100K to $200K happen faster than that brutal climb to six figures? I'm hoping there's light at the end of this tunnel and that my career momentum will finally start paying off more quickly. Really need some encouragement right now because I'm questioning if I can handle another decade-long grind like this one was. 😅 #careergrowth #salarynegotiation #worklifegrind #JobCareer #Career

Finally Hit $100K Salary - Does $200K Come Easier? 💰