It’s Per$onal #182 – Age 32, Fremont, CA

It's Per$onal

 

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


 

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