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I've definitely turned into the paranoid nutcase within my friend group in recent years, I hate that everything is "smart" nowadays requiring an app/internet connection & account, just to do basic things that didn't require any of that before.

What's some things currently making you ramble like an old man?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I make 100k total comp (90 salary, 10 bonus) and I’ve found myself having to deliver for DoorDash to have some breathing room as my salary is just making ends meet and nothing more. This is primarily down to the cost of my mortgage (no advice needed, bought the house when married and dual income and I’m aware of my situation and have ultimately chosen to stay in it for a number of reasons), which eats about 60% of my take home pay.

I should be rolling in it and being able to really dive into a hobby or two. Instead I have a side hustle 2-3 days, 8-12 hours a week.