How old are you?
32
Where do you live? City and State (or Country if outside the U.S.)
Fremont, CA
Do you like where you currently live? Why or why not?
Yeah, I don’t mind it. We got a good deal and it’s close access to the freeway
Do you have any hobbies? What are they?
Slowpitch softball and dance
What is your highest level of education?
Associate’s
Are you currently employed?
Yes
What is your current occupation?
Sales Support Specialist
Do you like your current occupation / job? Why or why not?
I love my job. I excel at the work and it gives me the work/life balance I need
What is your yearly salary (or approximate yearly compensation)? Feel free to include any bonuses or other compensation perks you may receive this year.
$74,000
Have you ever been promoted at work? What position(s) were you promoted to?
At my previous job, I was promoted 2 or 3 times. No promotions at my current job but have had 2 raises.
Have you ever negotiated your salary? If so, how did that go / what was the outcome?
No
Do you have a second job or side hustle? If yes, what is it and what do you do?
Not at the moment
What is your relationship status?
Married
Do you and your partner have joint or separate finances?
Mostly separate but have a joint savings
What is your *monthly* rent / mortgage for your household?
$2850
Do you have any children / dependents? If yes, how many?
0
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
2 cats
About how much do you spend on groceries *each week*?
$100
Are you debt free?
No
What kinds of debt do you have?
Credit card
How much *cash* savings do you have currently?
$5,000 – $10,000
Are you currently investing/saving for your retirement?
Yes
About how much money do you have invested/saved for retirement? Are you satisfied with this number?
~$70k. Meh, it’s good but I really want to get to my first $100k
What’s been your favorite purchase this year?
The adoption fee for my new baby kitty
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?
Save more and don’t spend your money on other people.
What current goals do you have? (ex. Health goals, Fitness, Money, Career, Travel, etc.)
My main goals are financial right now. I’m hoping to get my cards paid off in the next couple months and work hard on building my emergency fund
What are you currently struggling with, if anything?
Friendships and mental health
What accomplishments of yours are you most proud of?
Just getting to this point is an accomplishment.
What makes you imperfect?
My polarizing personality lol
It’s Personal is an anonymous blog series about the personal lives and finances of women.