I graduated with my master’s degree a year ago, and am one year into my first post-grad job. I get paid $30K per year and try to do side-jobs when possible. I’ve asked for a raise but I’m not holding out, and am applying to other jobs. My partner of 3 years makes enough from investments that they don’t need to work, so money isn’t really an issue. However, my partner is used to luxury living and I simply can not afford that. We’ve been living together for 2 years and rent is more than half of my income. I’m constantly stressed about money but it’s hard to live frugally when your partner doesn’t like frugal. What can I do?
Edit: Thank you all for the advice. I’ll have a sit-down talk tonight, I’ve just been ashamed to admit how hard this is for me and trying to keep my head above water.
Should rent be 30% of my pre-tax or post-tax income?
Regarding my education vs pay: I’m trying to find a better paying job. I know I’m being underpaid but the job market was so competitive after graduation that I had to take what I could get.
[–]Cuisinart_Killa[S] 7 points8 points9 points (0 children) | Copy Link
"How do I get this person's money for my purposes."
[–]flee_market2 points3 points4 points (0 children) | Copy Link
Got a Master's in underwater basket-weaving I see.
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My wife pays her school loan and credit card and buys food.
Whatever is left after that is 'fun money' which for me ends up becoming video games and dinners out. for her becomes clothes and savings. (because she's smarter than me)
Found the top cuck in the comments.
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Who is them/they? Great life decisions, by the way. Great start.