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Paramount
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S/O of a question on Parenting board
So I am not a parent but might be someday, so I look at parenting all the time.
There is poll right now asking how much the women THEMSELVES make.
So, no need to answer if you don't feel comfortable doing so. But It might be a good barometer for the women here to see what we are all doing and be supportive. I for one would LIKE to make $250k myself and wonder what the hell these women do to make that kind of money. Its empowering and encouraging.
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chilltocam
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S/O of a question on Parenting board
Not 100% sure what your question is. I answered the poll. I am an attorney -worked for a giant corporation until 4/14 when I got laid off (which was a blessing because I was beyond miserable being there every day). Started a new job in October for slightly less money (about 10% less), but much better working conditions and work that I like much better - so completely worth it!
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| Posted 6/29/15 1:21 PM |
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ANewDayHasCome
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S/O of a question on Parenting board
I'm a SAHM so I make $0!! Woo hooooo
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alli3131
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S/O of a question on Parenting board
I am on the higher side. I'm an attorney.
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| Posted 6/29/15 1:35 PM |
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b2b777
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S/O of a question on Parenting board
I think this poll is a great idea, but feel 50-100 is a huge window, and im assuming many people who work on these boards will fall into it... but to me there is a big diff btw making 50 and making 100.
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NervousNell
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by b2b777
I think this poll is a great idea, but feel 50-100 is a huge window, and im assuming many people who work on these boards will fall into it... but to me there is a big diff btw making 50 and making 100.
Yes I was going to say- I think that needs to be broken out a bit
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DaniJude
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Around $89,970 annually. I'm a single parent so I need a decent income.
My sister is a real inspiration. She's at $115,000.
Girl Power  
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MegZee
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S/O of a question on Parenting board
I am also on the higher side- I work in finance/banking on LI. (I'd be woven higher if I worked in NYC)
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Kitten1929
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
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| Posted 6/29/15 2:26 PM |
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ElizaRags35
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by Kitten1929
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
Agreed
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gina409
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
I make zero
I get paid in poopy diapers and snot lol
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| Posted 6/29/15 2:38 PM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
When I was working it was below 50. I was a medical biller at NSLIJ
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eroxgirl
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by Kitten1929
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
The 'who cares' always gets me, because lots and lots of people care - as in they're curious, not that it actually affects their life one way or the other. But social media wouldn't be what it is if we weren't interested in what others have going on. Not that anyone NEEDS to know, but come on, lots of people are interested. If you don't want to share, you don't have to.
This thread shouldn't make anyone feel bad. If you're earning at the lower end of the scale, you already know you're there. This thread is probably not the first indication of that. Besides, earning more money doesn't mean you're not broke... no one is asking about debt to income ratio.
I always like to know what careers are higher paying, because I'm probably not going to do what I'm doing forever and I certainly wouldn't want to switch to a lower paying field.
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AngnShaun
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S/O of a question on Parenting board
i am only doing photography right now. I am no doubt under 50k lol more like 10k. Probably less! lol
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Seawolf
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by Kitten1929
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
I answered the poll, but I have to 100% agree with the "who cares?" sentiment. Why compare?
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StaceyWill
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by Seawolf
Posted by Kitten1929
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
I answered the poll, but I have to 100% agree with the "who cares?" sentiment. Why compare?
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Seawolf
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
For the record, I make WELL over $250x as a hand model. I keep my hands in tip top shape by wearing oven mitts and avoiding hot irons.
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DaniJude
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by eroxgirl
Posted by Kitten1929
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
The 'who cares' always gets me, because lots and lots of people care - as in they're curious, not that it actually affects their life one way or the other. But social media wouldn't be what it is if we weren't interested in what others have going on. Not that anyone NEEDS to know, but come on, lots of people are interested. If you don't want to share, you don't have to.
This thread shouldn't make anyone feel bad. If you're earning at the lower end of the scale, you already know you're there. This thread is probably not the first indication of that. Besides, earning more money doesn't mean you're not broke... no one is asking about debt to income ratio.
I always like to know what careers are higher paying, because I'm probably not going to do what I'm doing forever and I certainly wouldn't want to switch to a lower paying field.
I agree.
And regardless of who cares or not --- we should all care and support each other. First of all, we as women should be applauding one another for bringing in hefty salaries when, decades ago, that was just not possible. And the fact that many of the women on here make more than most men I know - AMEN to that!! That's a wonderful thing.
And to those who maybe don't make a ton in the paycheck but do really difficult jobs - like my girlfriend who is a social worker, for example, she doesn't take home a ton of money but she makes such a difference in the lives of those she helps and to me, that makes her SO valuable as a person.
And to those who are SAHM and get paid in poopy diapers like an above poster said, which was so funny, you guys are some of the hardest working people I know!
We should all be patting each other on the back no matter what - no one should feel badly at all. Everyone should be thankful for what they have. I used to make PEANUTS - now, I make a good salary but I have relatives and friends who make a lot more but I'm content. I'm lucky I have my health and my son is healthy -- and I can afford to care for him and give him a nice life - nothing crazy, just nice.
And I will leave with this -- something my great Aunt Mary used to always say -- she was a woman who came from nothing and ended up running a huge Fortune 500 company - in a generation where most women were typists. She is amazing but she always reminded me, there will ALWAYS be someone who makes more than you. There will ALWAYS be someone who has more than you. You can't look at it like that. You need to just love yourself and be happy for others.
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MarisaK
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by ElizaRags35
Posted by Kitten1929
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
Agreed
I don't get this -
I mean, I agreee that it's no one's business how much $$ I make - but I don't need a LIF poll to tell me that there are women who make significantly more, as well as significanlty less than I do ........
that's just common sense. Is anyone REALLY shocked that some make over $250k? Do you REALLY not know that salary is a reality for pepole?
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jessnbrian
Only God knows His plan for us
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by DaniJude
Posted by eroxgirl
Posted by Kitten1929
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
The 'who cares' always gets me, because lots and lots of people care - as in they're curious, not that it actually affects their life one way or the other. But social media wouldn't be what it is if we weren't interested in what others have going on. Not that anyone NEEDS to know, but come on, lots of people are interested. If you don't want to share, you don't have to.
This thread shouldn't make anyone feel bad. If you're earning at the lower end of the scale, you already know you're there. This thread is probably not the first indication of that. Besides, earning more money doesn't mean you're not broke... no one is asking about debt to income ratio.
I always like to know what careers are higher paying, because I'm probably not going to do what I'm doing forever and I certainly wouldn't want to switch to a lower paying field.
I agree.
And regardless of who cares or not --- we should all care and support each other. First of all, we as women should be applauding one another for bringing in hefty salaries when, decades ago, that was just not possible. And the fact that many of the women on here make more than most men I know - AMEN to that!! That's a wonderful thing.
And to those who maybe don't make a ton in the paycheck but do really difficult jobs - like my girlfriend who is a social worker, for example, she doesn't take home a ton of money but she makes such a difference in the lives of those she helps and to me, that makes her SO valuable as a person.
And to those who are SAHM and get paid in poopy diapers like an above poster said, which was so funny, you guys are some of the hardest working people I know!
We should all be patting each other on the back no matter what - no one should feel badly at all. Everyone should be thankful for what they have. I used to make PEANUTS - now, I make a good salary but I have relatives and friends who make a lot more but I'm content. I'm lucky I have my health and my son is healthy -- and I can afford to care for him and give him a nice life - nothing crazy, just nice.
And I will leave with this -- something my great Aunt Mary used to always say -- she was a woman who came from nothing and ended up running a huge Fortune 500 company - in a generation where most women were typists. She is amazing but she always reminded me, there will ALWAYS be someone who makes more than you. There will ALWAYS be someone who has more than you. You can't look at it like that. You need to just love yourself and be happy for others.
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Kitten1929
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by MarisaK
Posted by ElizaRags35
Posted by Kitten1929
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
Agreed
I don't get this -
I mean, I agreee that it's no one's business how much $$ I make - but I don't need a LIF poll to tell me that there are women who make significantly more, as well as significanlty less than I do ........
that's just common sense. Is anyone REALLY shocked that some make over $250k? Do you REALLY not know that salary is a reality for pepole?
Of course I realize that it's a reality. I'm not stupid.
Why am I being attacked for trying to be compassionate? Jesus.
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| Posted 6/29/15 3:32 PM |
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JennZ
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by Seawolf
For the record, I make WELL over $250x as a hand model. I keep my hands in tip top shape by wearing oven mitts and avoiding hot irons.
Is this a reAl answer?
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| Posted 6/29/15 3:34 PM |
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MarisaK
HELLO Manolo !!
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by Kitten1929
Posted by MarisaK
Posted by ElizaRags35
Posted by Kitten1929
I just feel like these threads end up making someone feel bad if they aren't making in the higher end of the salary spectrum.
Some people choose lucrative careers, others don't. Salary is no indication of someone's ability to have a family. Kids are expensive no matter what you earn.
No one needs to know what I make, and I don't need to know what others make. At the end of the day, who cares?
Agreed
I don't get this -
I mean, I agreee that it's no one's business how much $$ I make - but I don't need a LIF poll to tell me that there are women who make significantly more, as well as significanlty less than I do ........
that's just common sense. Is anyone REALLY shocked that some make over $250k? Do you REALLY not know that salary is a reality for pepole?
Of course I realize that it's a reality. I'm not stupid.
Why am I being attacked for trying to be compassionate? Jesus.
I wasn't attacking you -
I just don't see why this thread would make anyone feel bad about their salary .......if they didn't ALREADY feel bad about it. Again, it's not like its a surprise that there are people who make more/less .......
ETA - And I agree w/ Dani, regardless of WHO makes more - I think as women we should all care that it's a real possibility
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DaniJude
You're My Home <3
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by Kitten1929
Of course I realize that it's a reality. I'm not stupid.
Why am I being attacked for trying to be compassionate? Jesus.
Well, I can't speak for anyone else but I'm certainly not trying to attack you and wasn't trying to attack you with what I wrote above. I just wanted to give a different and more positive perspective on it -- just to try and be open minded and accepting of others regardless of if they have more or make more. We are women - what we are doing in this day and age in comparison with how our mother's and grandmother's grew up is nothing short of AMAZING. It really is. And for that I'm thrilled.
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jessnbrian
Only God knows His plan for us
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Re: S/O of a question on Parenting board
Posted by Seawolf
For the record, I make WELL over $250x as a hand model. I keep my hands in tip top shape by wearing oven mitts and avoiding hot irons.
OMG!!! I  You!
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