my family keeps bugging me telling me i need to be making more than my 31,000 salary, but i LOVE my job! i work w/ vicitms of domestic violence. and i knew getting my BA in psych wasnt gonna pay the big bills, unless i work w/ child protection services or obtain a masters, both of which i do not want to do.
i feel like i'm doing okay: i have an apartment (i currently share w/ my boyfriend, but i've been out of the home since i wa 24y/o and i'm now 26) i have a reliable car. i have 1800 CC debt, which is not good, but not in the 10000 either.
am i really such a loser? i really dont know
2007-11-27 10:12:18 · 10 answers · asked by happypants 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
me and my boyfriend discussed marriage, but we're having a child in 3 months and it's better financially if we remain "single", in regards to taxes and such. anywho. thanks everyone! i do love what i do. and i did make the choice to be in the social service field knowing i wouldnt get rich without a masters....i feel good and that's pretty damn good in my book! i guess i was looking for valdation, but just writing the question gave me all the valdation i need. thanks!
2007-11-27 10:53:07 · update #1
lol no, my boyfriend is not "mooching" off of me! he has a job, he makes more than i do, but only by 200 a month. i HAVE to get my CC debt down and i WILL! that's my goal as of now! thanks all!
2007-11-27 13:33:34 · update #2
If you are happy, then that is all that matters. Do not let others define you in financial (or any other) terms.
2007-11-27 10:19:55 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you are not a loser. Do you realize how many people absolutely hate their jobs? Also, by working with victims of domestic violence, you are doing a great service. Your family should be proud. There is more to success than money. As long as you are able to provide for your child and your immediate family (yourself, boyfriend, and child) are happy, that's all that matters.
2007-11-28 20:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by Patti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately not a loser. Success and happiness is measured in just money. Look at your over-all life. You can pay your bills, you have love, and you are creating a life, and you are helping others as a way to make a living. I would say that you are anything but a loser!
2007-11-27 19:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by SterlingRose7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like what you are doing, I would say it is worth it. I am assuming one day you will get married and even now it seems you are sharing some income, so I would say you are doing fine. I don't think I would ever call anyone a loser who is doing your job. I would be cautious about the credit card and debt though as it can damage your finances quickly.
2007-11-27 19:20:43 · answer #4 · answered by moonman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, You are not a loser for doing what you want and love in a job. Don't let anyone steal your dream. You are helping alot of people and loving it. That is what's important. You're out on your own, making a decent living, and not asking for help from any one. Do what you feel is right for you.
2007-11-27 19:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The family members that keep bugging you are the losers. You have a responsibility to provide for your household. Beyond that, doing something you like is MORE important than ANY amount of money.
2007-11-27 19:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ought to pay off the credit card debt. Zero is the magic number
I hope your car is paid for (not leased or making payments) and that you have a retirement fund (401K and.or IRA)
You should either marry your boyfriend or get a place of your own and dump him.
If you do all those things, THEN you will CERTAINLY not be a loser. (not to say that you are one now, of course !)
2007-11-27 18:35:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are 26 and living on your own then what do you care what your family thinks. If your job makes you happy then that is all that matters.
2007-11-27 18:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by stlouiscurt 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
money isn't everything. as long as your are happy with what you do and satisfied with the life you are living, no one should be able to look down upon you for the money you make. you are doing something that is both honorable and rewarding which most of the people who are criticizing you most likely are not.
2007-11-27 18:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by Steve W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are letting him mooch off you
2007-11-27 18:53:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋