I don’t really see this as mums net, but I can honestly say I’d rather be skint than my husband be out all the time working and fulfilling his ambitions. I’ve done it for the last 6 months, and would never do it again. And we are both ok with thatAre we on mumsnet?
My partner earns minimum wage, he has his own business it's just not well paid. Doesn't bother me because I've got my own job and house and tbh having been married to someone who was ambitious to the detriment of our family that was a million times worse. Would I marry him? Fuck no, I have no intention of marrying anyone ever again.
It's below the national averageBut, realistically, £25k isn’t a low wage?
But it’s still a decent wage? One I wouldn’t put my nose up atIt's below the national average
Let’s put it this way, my husband didn’t tell me about his wealth until he was around 5 dates in because of people like youNot looking down on anyone , I’m just stating the life I want and being honest about it and was curious about other peoples opinions
You’ve literally described me, but we get by! And we have a nice life25k, if renting and with a family, is low (imo). 100% low in London lol
Not all about the money but I do believe it’s an important factor in marriage or looking for a partner aswell as their goals , ambitions abs what kind of lifestyle they want to lead !the thought of wearing primark and driving a focus give you anxiety? And you wouldn’t want to be with someone earning, what I consider a decent wage. But it’s all about the money. Not falling in love and being with someone because of them. But by what their bank balance says
That's fine, but I find it interesting that you have asked the question 'would you marry someone who was poor/earned minimum wage'Again was just being honest, don’t care too much on what other people think or how they want to live - child free / earn 30k a year until their 50 etc … I’m just giving my opinion on how I like to live and was just curious to hear other peoples life goals …(btw I actually owned a Toyota as a first car !)
Its not a shit wage, at all but it can be a juggle for things. I'm on a similar wage atm!You’ve literally described me, but we get by! And we have a nice life
Same! How cringey!I have second hand embarrassment reading the posts by the OP...
When I met my husband, he was in £20k worth of debt that I have helped get him out of. If I’d have said ‘no thanks’ I wouldn’t have the life I have nowNot all about the money but I do believe it’s an important factor in marriage or looking for a partner aswell as their goals , ambitions abs what kind of lifestyle they want to lead !
100%. It makes me feel a bit annoyed knowing OP is looking down on those who are happy with not earning crazy amounts of money or not seeking partners who are going to fund their lifestyles. They seem to think what they are saying is ok because they started of with a Toyota car.Same! How cringey!
They are the kind of person I’d roll my eyes at in the office while they’re bragging away… meanwhile I’d rather stay humble.
I’ve been in poverty growing up and it doesn’t make you any less of a person because you rely on primark and cheap cars. If a car gets you from A to B does anyone really give a stuff except snobby twats.
BUT OP’s FIRST CAR WAS A TOYOTA SO ITS ALL OKAY #relatable100%. It makes me feel a bit annoyed knowing OP is looking down on those who are happy with not earning crazy amounts of money or not seeking partners who are going to fund their lifestyles. They seem to think what they are saying is ok because they started of with a Toyota car.It is all a bit sad really... money can't buy humility eh!
When I met my husband I was 19 & he was 21. He was in a low paid job starting off his career & I was in uni working 2 jobs to support myself and my mum.When I met my husband, he was in £20k worth of debt that I have helped get him out of. If I’d have said ‘no thanks’ I wouldn’t have the life I have now
https://giphy.com/aw9vw51zjTa8gBUT OP’s FIRST CAR WAS A TOYOTA SO ITS ALL OKAY #relatable
I wouldn't let it bother you. We all end up in the ground (or ash but you get my drift) at the end of the day.100%. It makes me feel a bit annoyed knowing OP is looking down on those who are happy with not earning crazy amounts of money or not seeking partners who are going to fund their lifestyles. They seem to think what they are saying is ok because they started of with a Toyota car.It is all a bit sad really... money can't buy humility eh!
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