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March 11th, 2011 at 10:25 am

After my February expenses and ongoing car drama ($$) I've finally been able to stash some extra cash in my efund, so I have exactly $8000. Whew. I'm making steady progress towards my goal, feeling a bit better. Then I find out that my roommate's coworker has $80,000 saved up. She's my age. I'm impressed by her ability to save so much, and I have to admit, a bit envious.

On the other hand, I'm pretty content with my life choices, and I recognize that the choices I've made come with consequences. Some good, some not so good. My ex and I chose for me to stay at home when our girls were young. This was important for us, and really improved our quality of life, but those were a lot of years where I wasn't making any money or building up my career.

Also, the subject of the separation from my ex. We have a much better relationship today, and our entire family structure is improved since our separation several years ago, as weird as that sounds. But now we have 2 households instead of 1. That's a lot of upfront cash, and I'm catching up from that.

Am I envious that I don't have $80,000 in the bank? Sure, for a little bit I was. But I've got the life I've chosen, and I'm proud of how I'm living, I'm proud of the life I'm giving my children.

I don't begrudge the coworker her $80,000. She's worked very hard for it- career military, single mom, deployments to war zones, separated from her child, committed to her job and her country. That came with her job, and she accepted it. She also has made good choices with what she has earned, and she is beginning to see the financial rewards!

2 Responses to “life choices”

  1. momcents Says:
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    As long as you are content with where you are in life and have future goals in mind, you are fine. I've learned that we can't compare our situations to others. Whenever I've been envious or jealous about things, seems that God or providence makes me realize how much better off *I* am than others. I think you're in a great place.

  2. Jerry Says:
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    Yeah, comparison can be a dangerous game that can lead us to not truly appreciate the amazing things that we have. You are wise to appreciate the things that have come from your life choices that are wonderful, and to know that there is insurance that you certainly have some things that others do not.
    Jerry

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