It’s Personal is an anonymous blog series about the personal lives and finances of women.
How old are you?
30
Where do you live? City and State (or Country if outside the U.S.)
Rochester NY
Do you like where you currently live? Why or why not?
Yes, no traffic and plenty of things to do and nature to explore!
Do you have any hobbies?
Exercising, gardening
What is your highest level of education?
Doctorate
If you went to university/college, what school did you attend? What did you study?
Dyouville College- physical therapy
What is your current occupation? If not currently employed, please say “Not Employed”
Physical therapist
If you are currently employed, do you like your job? Why or why not?
Love my job! I get to help children all day!
If you are currently employed, what is your yearly salary (or approximate yearly compensation)? Feel free to include any bonuses or other compensation perks you may receive this year.
65,000
Have you ever been promoted at work? Please elaborate if so.
No
Have you ever negotiated your salary? Please elaborate if so.
Yes, got countered $3k more than originally offered by negotiating
Do you have a second job or side hustle? If Yes, please explain.
No!
If you have a second job or side hustle, about how much money do you make monthly from your second job / side hustle?
N/A
Are you single / in a relationship / married?
Married
If you are in a relationship / married, do you and your partner have joint or separate finances?
Joint
Do you have any children / dependents?
1 child!
Do you have any pets?
1 dog
What is your monthly rent / mortgage for your household?
1400
About how much do you spend on groceries each week?
150
Are you debt-free?
No
If you are debt free, how much debt have you paid off and how long did it take you to pay it all off?
N/A
If you do have debt, what kinds of debt (i.e. credit cards, student loans, car) and how much debt do you have?
Student loans (130k) and car (8k)
Are you currently investing/saving for your retirement?
Yes
If yes, about how much do you have invested/saved for retirement? Are you satisfied with this number?
10k, not satisfied yet!
What’s been your favorite purchase of 2023 so far?
Dyson cordless vacuum (gets used daily)
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self? (Doesn’t have to be money-related)
Make a realistic budget
What are you struggling with in life at the moment, if anything?
Keeping up with the cost of living!
What accomplishments of yours are you most proud of?
Having my son!
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