$100k salary

is 100k even a good salary now a days??  i mean yes its good and maybe im completely wrong but i feel like alot of people/jobs pay 90-100k.  I roughly make that and have been with the same company (DM beverage industry)since graduating college but feel like many people i talk to/in my inner circle work alot less, have alot less headaches and make significantly more than that.  Makes me wonder if the grass is greener on the other side…..

Honestly, $100k ain't bad, but it really depends on where you're at and what you're doing. I know folks in tech and finance raking in way more, but they’re also grinding hard with crazy hours. Makes you think if that extra cash is worth the stress, ya know? Have you thought about jumping ship for something else, or are you vibing with the stability of your gig? Tough call for sure!

I’m in my 60’s and I’ve seen a lot in the past half century.  Short and sweet, and this is crucial but something you never consider in your 20’s & 30’s, is the ENTIRE pay package.  We’re talking about health care, 401k plan, stock options, paid holidays and vacation time, use of the company jet.  

Well, maybe not that last one but you get the idea.  Take everything into consideration.  Now, single people have a tremendous advantage with employers these days.  Don’t know your unique situation but never sell yourself short if you’re a career oriented individual.  The sky is the limit.  

GLTA 

@young1jesus

 don't let a six-figure salary pay you off in life. make sure to do the things that make you happy and alive. there you have it. 

@Martinato

 All options are on the table.  I know friends in tech world where they WFH 365 and make probably 200+ (and i honestly have no idea what they do on a computer all day).  Meanwhile my phones ringing off the hook as early as 5am dealing with sick calls, route coverage and everything the beverage industry offers.  Its getting to the point where its too much and the corporate stiffs are never happy.  Honestly i just don’t know where to start…..feels like i can’t piss away 401k/4 weeks vacation/medical benefits……thanks for the input

@TheGoldenGoose

 you hit it right on the head goose.  Im almost 40, kids, family, a life.  i certainly dont live to work but work to live.  My boss 28year old single female (green as a frog) but yet she will be promoted in a year and up the corporate later.  I certainly do not care to be a corporate stiffs as they all drink the kool aide but i also feel like something may be out there thats less demanding for equal pay.  But you said it perfectly, its the vacation, holidays, 401k, etc thats hard to just leave……..

Yes, overall that is a great salary.  Of course, like others said in a way, money is not the totality of it.  Benefits, peace of mind and stability and security are all important.

   But if you are wanting to make more money then add a side gig you might like to turn into a full time job as it grows or take some evening classes to learn some IT stuff like your friends if you think that will interest you.

   Climbing the corporate ladder is not all about drinking the koolaid, you just hear about the ones that do.  There are a lot of great people that care about the employees and like the corporate atmosphere.  You could easily be one of those if that is what you would like to do.

If you feel like you are stagnating, then maybe you can look to do one of these transitions.  You can do it with your company or even with a competitor since you have the experience.

   But if you are happy doing what you do and want to continue it then I think you will be fine.

   I also would not worry too much what others are making.

   You seem fairly young and make great money.  If you were to make sure you are fully in the 401k and save and invest — I can almost guarantee you that by the time you retire you will have more savings than those others that are making more than you.

For example:

The median salary is the most important – even though it is the smallest of the three. Half of all workers make more, and half make less than the median.

The median salary in the United States in 2024 was $55,000.

In 2024, the average salary in the United States was $73,976.56.

$380,000 was the threshold to earn a top 1% salary in 2024.

So if you are making $100k — imagine if you lived on the median salary and invested the rest.

You will have peace of mind at a job you like and be setting up very well for an early and comfortable retirement.

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