It's exceedingly hard to live comfortably these days. Sadly, many states require a salary in the six-figures to be able to pay bills, save for retirement and still have enough left over for enjoyment. As daunting as it may sound, all of us plebs in the five-figures really want to know what it takes to make the jump to $100,000.
Redditor u/NatashaGorgeousMauve needed to know how hard it was to hit an annual $100K goal, but the responses were mostly discouraging. It's definitely possible for a lot of folks in the US, but the sacrifices needed aren't always worth it.
Those making over $100K per year: how hard was it to get over that threshold?
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Don't have it in you to scroll through 4,000 comments? Fear not, we've put together the best responses for you already. Now let's find out what it takes to get to a larger tax bracket.
Job hopping is a hassle, but it's often your best bet for a fatter check
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Doing good isn't exceptionally well-paying, sadly
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The path to hitting $100K is more straightforward with a union contract
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It seems like there's good money in dental hygiene, if you're willing to suffer up front
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Trucking can make you big bucks, but it's a massive time suck
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Selling everything (including your soul) can bring in the money quickly
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Remember, making the big bucks isn't always worth it
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