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[–] [email protected] 55 points 11 months ago (7 children)

2023 was the best year for me in a long time. Got a neat promotion and a marry-worthy partner :)

[–] [email protected] 25 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Did your promotion exceed inflation by a nice margin?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 11 months ago

It really did! It's a decent boost to my savings for sure

[–] [email protected] 15 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Today you will stub your toe. Twice.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago

Easy there, Satan

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

Same toe. Same spot.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 11 months ago

That's awesome!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago

In this awful time we live in, that’s all you can ask for! That’s awesome!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago

Congrats on both!

[–] jubilationtcornpone 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Those two make a big difference. Ten years ago I was broke, in an abusive marriage, and still trying to work out a bunch of personal issues.

Today, I have an awesome (different) wife, a job I don't hate where I make good money, kids that I love, and a place to call home.

There's still rough days. Those are part of life. But I am a very fortunate man and even when I have a bad day, I remember that it used to be and could be way, way worse.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

It's good you were able to get out of that abusive situation and into something better. Congratulations, my friend :)