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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Nov 8, 2011 10:16 AM
I'm getting married this coming spring, and my Fiancee learned today that she got a new position in her company. She will become a Director and more than likely now will be making more money than me. Up until this point I had her beat by a few thousand a year. I guess she technically deserves it because I only have my BSEE and she has her M.M. and M.Fin.
Looks like I need to go back to school and finish my MSEE that I quit pursuing.
Nov 8, 2011 10:16am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:17 AM
Nope wouldn't bother me one bit. Fairly petty for it to bother you.
Nov 8, 2011 10:17am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:22 AM
absolutely not--why should it?
Nov 8, 2011 10:22am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:22 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;963252 wrote: I guess she technically deserves it because I only have my BSEE and she has her M.M. and M.Fin.
Looks like I need to go back to school and finish my MSEE that I quit pursuing.
Nice humble bragging.

We are all so impressed with this useles information regarding the topic.

For the record, I would not give a shit.
Nov 8, 2011 10:22am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:26 AM
vball10set;963267 wrote:absolutely not--why should it?
If you were insanely insecure I could see it, thats about it.
Nov 8, 2011 10:26am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:26 AM
I wish my wife made more money than me, that just means more money for us. Unfortunately I make $30k+ more than her per year.
Nov 8, 2011 10:26am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:27 AM
justincredible;963284 wrote:I wish my wife made more money than me, that just means more money for us. Unfortunately I make $30k+ more than her per year.
So your wife is unemployed.

/sleeper
Nov 8, 2011 10:27am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:28 AM
justincredible;963284 wrote:I wish my wife made more money than me, that just means more money for us.
This
Nov 8, 2011 10:28am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:28 AM
justincredible;963284 wrote:I wish my wife made more money than me, that just means more money for us. Unfortunately I make $30k+ more than her per year.
Post your credentials like Zwick did! /look at me
Nov 8, 2011 10:28am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:36 AM
like_that;963269 wrote:Nice humble bragging.

We are all so impressed with this useles information regarding the topic.

For the record, I would not give a shit.
It points to the fact that she has higher education than me which typically constitutes more pay.

Should I provide these cliff notes for you in the future?
Nov 8, 2011 10:36am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:37 AM
like_that;963289 wrote:So your wife is unemployed.

/sleeper
Hooking doesn't pay like it used to.
Nov 8, 2011 10:37am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:38 AM
Commander of Awesome;963294 wrote:Post your credentials like Zwick did! /look at me
I have a B.S.
Nov 8, 2011 10:38am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:39 AM
My wife makes 30k+ more than me and I love it. Because we lived through the alternative were she made $0 and it sucked.
Nov 8, 2011 10:39am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:40 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;963311 wrote:It points to the fact that she has higher education than me which typically constitutes more pay.

Should I provide these cliff notes for you in the future?
The only info we needed to know is if your wife makes more than you and whether you like it or not. We didn't need to hear your thought process (in attempt to save face since you are ashamed apparently) on why she deserves to be paid more.

You forgot to add all the scholarships you two were awarded.
Nov 8, 2011 10:40am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:41 AM
OneBuckeye;963319 wrote:My wife makes 30k+ more than me and I love it. Because we lived through the alternative were she made $0 and it sucked.
Perhaps it's just where we work lol.
Nov 8, 2011 10:41am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:42 AM
Wouldn't bother me at all. She made more than me when we met. There I was in a technical field, carrying around a laptop daily, and she was making $5000.00 more a year managing a Sun glass store.

In fact up until this year she made more than me, except for back in 2002. I say up until this year due to her base income is less, but with commission and bonuses she can possible make more than me in a year.

I wish she made a lot more than me. That way I could stay home and look at porn and the OC.
Nov 8, 2011 10:42am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:42 AM
justincredible;963284 wrote:I wish my wife made more money than me, that just means more money for us
This.

As per topic. My wife DOES make more than I do, and it doesn't bother me one bit. Because she makes more, she also forks out more $$$ for bills every month (it's a difference of $150/month).

I'll go the bragging route. She's a department head for a nursing home and about to complete her BSN. I have my bachelor's in education and currently teach part time for 2 separate school districts (1 is an online academy). When I finally start working full time for 1 district, I'll be making more than she does because I'll still be able to keep teaching for the online academy. She's 100% fine with that because it'll mean more money.

As long as you are both busting your ass at work and contribute your fair share, I don't see a problem with who makes how much.
Nov 8, 2011 10:42am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:45 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;963324 wrote:Perhaps it's just where we work lol.
Perhaps. My wife does have 3 extra years of grad school on me though, much like your situation I need to sack up and go back to school.
Nov 8, 2011 10:45am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:47 AM
like_that;963320 wrote:The only info we needed to know is if your wife makes more than you and whether you like it or not. We didn't need to hear your thought process (in attempt to save face since you are ashamed apparently) on why she deserves to be paid more.

You forgot to add all the scholarships you two were awarded.
Don't be silly.. scholarships have nothing to do with how much a company is willing to pay you; Your education level does. Where are we losing you at?
I'm not ashamed by any means.. but it makes you wonder if you're doing your part. Like for instance I can go back to school and finish my MSEE to potentially make more money since she put forth the effort to get her Masters.
Nov 8, 2011 10:47am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:47 AM
Curly J;963325 wrote:That way I could stay home and look at porn and the OC.
In that order.
Nov 8, 2011 10:47am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:50 AM
Couldn't care less who makes more.
Nov 8, 2011 10:50am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:51 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;963336 wrote:Don't be silly.. scholarships have nothing to do with how much a company is willing to pay you; Your education level does. Where are we losing you at?
I'm not ashamed by any means.. but it makes you wonder if you're doing your part. Like for instance I can go back to school and finish my MSEE to potentially make more money since she put forth the effort to get her Masters.
lol at this guy bragging on the OC
Nov 8, 2011 10:51am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:53 AM
OneBuckeye;963330 wrote:Perhaps. My wife does have 3 extra years of grad school on me though, much like your situation I need to sack up and go back to school.
I've been putting it off for 3 years now. I started right when I got hired and quit going. I never realized how horrible school was during undergrad. I had to force myself just to finish the semester.
Nov 8, 2011 10:53am
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Nov 8, 2011 10:55 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;963341 wrote:lol at this guy bragging on the OC
It's a sad state of affairs when claiming you only have a bachelors is considered bragging. I must live in a different world than you.
Nov 8, 2011 10:55am
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Nov 8, 2011 11:00 AM
Our earnings are household earnings as opposed to individual earnings. What I make as compared to what she makes is irrelevant. What we make is what truly matters to us.

No, it would not bother me at all.
Nov 8, 2011 11:00am