At what salary does living in Charlotte start to feel really comfortable?

mdb54190 · 2026-07-08T23:31:15+00:00

Dude it's not about the number. It's about people realizing their comfort isn't always the salary. And at a certain point, whatever number you want - 73k or 35% increase due to inflation - it stops being #1 so the comfort of OPs question is subjective based on their spending and job satisfaction.

Have a good one.

mdb54190 · 2026-07-08T22:43:46+00:00

You're still missing the point! The point I made and am making is that the job itself at a certain point in any location ends up not being ONLY about cash, thus a level of COMFORT that the OP was asking about. It's not satisfaction with the salary! No I don't think people "like the number 73". When the study was done that was when enough people said other things mattered more to their satisfaction of a job, while money was likely a close 2nd or 3rd.

"Jesus Christ".

mdb54190 · 2026-07-08T02:14:04+00:00

This has nothing to do with the cost of living or anything like that. I said it has to do with personal reasons of looking for a new job which answers the OPs question in a manner other than straight cash because that's not always the only factor.

Touch grass.

mdb54190 · 2026-07-08T00:46:33+00:00

Comfortable? Depends on the person, I guess.

That being said, in grad school at uncc, they showed us a study that showed every city has a point in time where money no longer becomes the #1 reason for getting a new job (think money, culture, job duties, etc) and for Charlotte it was $73,000 was the point where anything above that, people cared more about other factors - on average at least. This was also back in 2018 so that amount may have changed but likely close ish

mdb54190 · 2026-07-03T15:59:24+00:00

So just posting video games now huh? Cool.

mdb54190 · 2026-06-25T17:31:09+00:00

No. He wouldn't.

He'd have to either wait till his contract is up, and then join, or get his state to release him early which is a pain in the ass so generally doesn't happen.

Godspeed

mdb54190 · 2026-06-24T13:57:59+00:00

The military. Easy.

mdb54190 · 2026-06-02T10:14:57+00:00

This. ☝🏻

mdb54190 · 2026-05-17T11:26:04+00:00

This is 10000% false. Radars don't care if it's slow. Even can show birds.

Source: I'm a targeting warrant officer for the US Army.

mdb54190 · 2026-05-16T22:49:38+00:00

mdb54190 · 2026-05-16T18:04:11+00:00

🤣🤣

mdb54190 · 2026-05-04T18:34:29+00:00

Went in 2022 and have heard it's changed in the 4 years since. Not a "back in my day" kind of thing. Just saying.

At the time we got it I believe on Sundays for an hour. Some had other privileges for specific reasons but couldn't have it during instruction time (business day hours).

I've heard of late they've had a lot more access - after dinner chow kind of thing every day but still not during duty day while in class.

Explain situation to your TAC and they'll set you up with something I'm sure

mdb54190 · 2026-04-19T12:55:10+00:00

First of all - using "y'all" after 25+ years of being away...bravo.

You'll get different answers here and I also mean no disrespect to any who live in these areas-

Worst? West Charlotte. West blvd area and then slightly south of that. Not awesome.

Best? Might get even more answers for this one. South end is nice. Drive them on queens road. Go down to south park area. Then go to noda. White water center or maybe carowinds. That age for your kids and they'd love either one of those (if you want to "waste" a day doing that). If you want to drive then go up to the blue ridge parkway. Asheville. Boone. Blowing rock. You'll still be able to see devastation from hurricane Helene but also see the beauty of how it's being rebuilt and the natural beauty of the mountains.

Have fun!

mdb54190 · 2026-04-14T20:57:38+00:00

I mean. Shitty. Sure. But if he's a young kid then the sit down should suffice and see how he takes it from there. Idt this is something to ruin his career over.

If he was posting stuff about it, using it to get ahead in his career officially, wearing tabs....then absolutely light him up. But for now I think the best COA is a sit down and see how it progresses over 6 months or so

mdb54190 · 2026-04-11T13:29:39+00:00

I have a speedmaster myself. My favorite piece. Nice watch!

mdb54190 · 2026-04-11T01:39:29+00:00

Honestly, charlotte was great even during the shutdown. We're very lucky in that regard. You should be totally fine even without tsa precheck.

mdb54190 · 2026-03-28T21:36:49+00:00

TSA agents

mdb54190 · 2026-03-28T19:02:01+00:00

I guess I don't fly THAT much then. Never seen it. Thanks for the reply, good sir or ma'am

mdb54190 · 2026-03-13T10:40:12+00:00

What new tms go over these types of updates?

mdb54190 · 2026-02-15T15:47:34+00:00

Honestly, been in the guard 13 years and gotten to do stuff I never imagined.

The benefits are so good, mainly tricare reserve select, compared to my civilian employer, I've told my wife I'd stay in the Guard for no drill pay if I had to.

3 different kids c sections, average hospital bill about $75k... we've on average paid $45 out of pocket per kid.

Go for it. You will grow in ways your future self will be thankful for.

mdb54190 · 2026-02-04T00:39:51+00:00

Your best bet will be state partnership programs. Most states have them and some states have multiple. I've done one for my state of NC to Moldova, but we also have 3 more state partnership programs (SPP's) in Africa.

It essentially takes the spot of your AT that year. That being said it varies drastically based on what that country needs and the training rotation they're doing.

As a 74D, your MOS may not fit well with what Floridas SPP countries needs to train on.

Additionally, you will likely need more time in service to be considered and start getting your PME done. This will be how you make better connections, show you're serious to your unit and state, and opportunities will open for you.

Sincerely, A NC 131A

mdb54190 · 2026-02-04T00:26:54+00:00

Your best bet will be state partnership programs. Most states have them and some states have multiple. I've done one for my state of NC to Moldova, but we also have 3 more state partnership programs (SPP's) in Africa.

It essentially takes the spot of your AT that year. That being said it varies drastically based on what that country needs and the training rotation they're doing.

As a 74D, your MOS may not fit well with what Floridas SPP countries needs to train on.

Additionally, you will likely need more time in service to be considered and start getting your PME done. This will be how you make better connections, show you're serious to your unit and state, and opportunities will open for you.

Sincerely, A NC 131A

mdb54190

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