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I’ve been working entry-level jobs for most of my life. In the early summer of 2011, I decided I was physically sick of it and negotiated my way not only into a new company and position but into a 46% increase in annual income. You might say I was fed up.
I work at an independent finance company (not a chain, not a large bank, not Wall Street) with all male co-workers. I embrace it. I find many listen to me because they know my opinion won’t be what they expect or predict. I like to think I bring more to the table in my career because I have weighed everything emotionally and intellectually and am concerned and aware of how my colleagues or competition are feeling. It’s an unfair advantage, really. I don’t say this in a haughty tone – it’s taken years to learn what I’ve learned. I’m thankful for all of it. I’m still figuring it out. I think the fact that I’m not super confident about my abilities works in my favor. I walk the fine line between, “Can I do this?” and “Watch me.”
My current monthly budget is below. I make about $3,000 after taxes.
Updating the budget image! Come back soon.
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Totals Last Updated 6/1/12:
Short-term Savings: $320.00
Investments: $9.73
Long-term savings: $8,136.73
Roth IRA: $2,385.07
Total Cash $10,851.53
