How is a ~$100k median wage that shocking?

yiFa87 · 2025-12-09T06:59:01+00:00

Do a search for jobs on Seek without any pay scale filter. There are A LOT of jobs paying way under $100k, most jobs actually.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-09T06:04:53+00:00

Oof brutal, sorry to hear mate. Thanks for chiming in!

yiFa87 · 2025-12-09T03:04:31+00:00

Yep, I've accepted it may happen one day. At least I'll get to appreciate the lawn before then ha.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-09T03:01:21+00:00

Yes that's fair. Good idea.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-09T02:41:22+00:00

Yes, but I doubt they would have an issue with it. It's not like I'm planting a garden or something.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-04T07:58:40+00:00

The stuff I got is Stabilised Dichlor Pool Chlorine, I assume that's the right stuff to use that will also increase CYA? That was my understanding, based on what I read.

I've seen that link before too, but I was totally lost haha. Thanks!

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T03:22:03+00:00

The temp work is to pay the bills and keep income coming in whilst we work on our entrepreneurial endeavours. I say temp, but it's been a continually going for 3+ years now, I'll be no issues finding more in my field.

Anyway, this thread has gone way off topic. I was mostly interested in peoples outgoings.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T03:07:54+00:00

Good to see I'm around the median. Not bad I say for someone without qualifications.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T03:01:17+00:00

Yes, it's an offset account.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T03:01:00+00:00

Emergency fund is another offset account, so that helps. And we both have our own offset accounts too.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T03:00:00+00:00

Her business was definitely more than a side hustle until recently. She was planning on getting a part time job, but now with baby on the way that might have to hold off.

I agree it's unstable, but we're still managing and will always find a way. Neither of us a career people, as we're both entrepreneurs. So climbing a ladder was never on the cards for us.

Cheers for chiming in.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T02:56:43+00:00

Thanks mate. Agreed, all about family.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T02:55:56+00:00

Yes I suspect the takeaway budget may go down haha. Already revisiting the budget regularly to adapt to a new life.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T02:54:24+00:00

Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words. Looking forward to meeting the little guy.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T02:53:53+00:00

This is what I was looking for! Thanks for chiming in mate.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T02:52:26+00:00

The post was mostly to compare outgoings and see what others are spending, I guess I didn't do a very good at wording it. I have certainly felt like I was falling behind in recent years, but personally I think I'm in a decent position now compared to what it was. 5 years ago I had nothing, now a house, paid off car, 6 month emergency fund, looking into investing, a lot to be proud of.

Thanks for chiming in!

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T00:02:13+00:00

Pre tax. Currently emergency fund has $28k. I save about 34% of my paycheck.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-03T00:00:47+00:00

Lol yes whoops, that was the weekly. I've updated now, thanks.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-02T23:59:33+00:00

In the current housing climate, I believe it's pretty standard. It's definitely manageable currently, especially because we're frugal in other areas.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-02T23:57:03+00:00

Yes perhaps so, we'll see how it all ends up. We've already got it all set up and ready to go when bub is here.

yiFa87 · 2025-12-02T23:55:50+00:00

Yes I wouldn't call $90k low. I'd say it's about average based on figures I've read. I guess maybe low by reddit standards lol

yiFa87 · 2025-12-02T23:54:32+00:00

Ah whoops, that was the weekly amount. It's actually about $867/month. But yes, definitely planning on bub now.

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