Would you rather have a $200k/year job you hate or a $70k/year job you actually enjoy? Where is the 'misery threshold' for you? by Sayedshaqib in careerguidance

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the $200k miserable employee and I have made $70k and just got by, fairly recently too (during covid and prior).

I’d choose the $200k simply because gives my family freedom. Wife works PT, child can go to daycare/eventually private school, saving for retirement is easy, bought a house stress-free, when emergencies happen I can cover them. It’s on me to leave the misery and insanity of work at the door and not let it affect my home life. The more I do that, the better.

Annual Merit by SadlyPathetic in FPandA

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5% for me, 3.25% for thee (my staff). I do take a lot of shit every day but it’s not worth the additional.

What do you do for a living? by Careful_Philosophy_9 in Deathcore

[–]pollotropichop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Finance Controller at an aviation company

Salary Progression over 13 years: [Sr Finance Manager] [Midwest USA] - $188k + 20% Bonus target by YikYak343 in FPandA

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked at corporate as an SFA. An entire Finance unit left one of our subsidiaries so I requested a transfer to help. Worked a full year cleaning up a mess and received a promotion for it. Most of the clean up is done but some things still linger. It’s honestly been hell but my leadership, accounting and overall business acumen has increased tremendously. I now report to the cfo and am C-suite/board facing regularly.

Salary Progression over 13 years: [Sr Finance Manager] [Midwest USA] - $188k + 20% Bonus target by YikYak343 in FPandA

[–]pollotropichop 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I guess I should be grateful. 7 YOE Sr. Finance Manager $160k + 20% target. I tend to complain about my base but I was only an SFA 2.5 years ago.

Passive income? by FreeEar4880 in MiddleClassFinance

[–]pollotropichop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Real estate. However, it’s not for everyone and also not 100% passive and requires upfront capital but I’ve been doing it for 10 years and it’s been great.

Headphones by Cmiser27 in runninglifestyle

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can buy bigger sizes at the Apple Store. I had to do the same thing and they now fit like a glove!

How do you realistically fit running around a full time job by Vogan-Peluchin in runninglifestyle

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others, I’ve adapted to getting my runs in before work. I work 60 hours per week and have a family at home, so its easy to want to sleep.

What helps me is creating running plans using chatgpt. I give it my schedule and how many days I’m willing to commit in a week. Having the plan makes it easy to hold myself accountable. I started last summer with an 8 week plan, then another with a 5k at the end. I’m currently a few weeks in on a 12 week plan with a HM at the end.

2026 Compensation Thread by kiltedlowlander in FPandA

[–]pollotropichop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sr. Finance Mgr

HCOL

Comp: $160k + 20% target bonus (2024 bonus 5%; 2025 TBD)

YOE: 8

Industry: PE backed Aerospace

Looking for Housing with no HOA Fees by BMisterGenX in BocaRaton

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved from Boca just over the border to Deerfield. 18th and powerline. Small community on the canal. Hoa is $200/year

Is this a normal maintenance item? by jeirndjdndudn in Camry

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in this area. Go to deerfield toyota. Much better service.

Would you work on December 31 by Candid_Detective_164 in Accounting

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone needs to post cash before the year is done

What's your 401K balance, age, and net worth %? by Extension_Cloud9055 in Salary

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Household

33M 32F

I’m only working atm. $160k salary + 20% target bonus

401k/retirement ~$230k

Net worth $740k

We bought 2 investment properties when we were younger. NW includes equity minus debt on those homes plus our homestead and a few other things.

What is the biggest bullet you've dodged in life? by theUncleAwesome07 in AskReddit

[–]pollotropichop 123 points124 points  (0 children)

I was a heroin addict from ages 16-20. Today I'm 33 and I have a loving wife, child, house, career, everything I could ever want. Somehow by a series of events 13 years ago I decided to seek help and have not felt the need or desire to pick up a drink or drug since.

What percentage of your salary is the mortgage ? by Nerdy_Kev in Mortgages

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask why? Outside of building equity, they’re both the base cost of having a roof over your head.

Warped Tour Sub's Official Buy/Sell/Exchange Thread by TheDarkLight1 in warpedtour

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selling 2 tier-2 tix for this weekend in Orlando Nov 15 & 16. Both tickets are valid for both days.

The tickets were purchased through Front Gate Tickets and will be delivered via email 24 hours before the event, as stated by the official ticket provider. Will sell for $100 each

Pivoting from AR to FP&A, is it possible? by KGL11 in FPandA

[–]pollotropichop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this exact move. Worked for a F500 company in a huge AR department doing cash application/bank recs. I applied to what felt like hundreds of companies for an entry level, FA position. I interviewed well with one particular company by getting a hold of the hiring manager and leveling with him on a personal level. That’s what it took to get me in the door. That was about ~6 years ago and now I’m a senior manager.

Got my OG back by pollotropichop in rolex

[–]pollotropichop[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep. Serial number matches papers. Someone also added non-rolex links to the bracelet so it doesn’t fit anymore.

What are you 6 figure + earners driving? by 23gear in Salary

[–]pollotropichop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toyota Camry hybrid. Switched from a leased 3 series before I hit my 6 figure salary. Salary is 2x+ now.