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  • um I don't know if I'm elated.

  • I'm making so little.

  • When I worked really hard, more money would mean more security and maybe validation.

  • I'm constantly worried about my income.

  • It seems like my expenses are always piling up.

  • My credit card debt is increasing, and I'm always amazed that I somehow manage.

  • Certainly not.

  • I want enough money to feel truly comfortable regularly treating myself and the people I love.

  • No, I am definitely underpaid for the position.

  • No, I know.

  • I'm being underpaid in New York City.

  • If I had more money, I would be able to quit my second and third jobs and have more time to get to know myself.

  • No, I would love to pay off my student loans and help my family.

  • I grew up in a West Indian working Brooklyn, and I just want to make sure everyone I love is at least okay.

  • Their happiness is my happiness.

  • Yes and no.

  • It's never enough.

  • I'm taking care of someone who can't take care of themselves on top of it.

  • So it makes things harder, especially in such an expensive city.

  • I'm very happy with my career and my current job, but I know I'm worth more than I'm making.

  • No.

  • Yes, it's enough to travel to have fun, too generous and still save money.

  • More money would actually be the same.

  • Yes, because I never feel restricted by my budget.

  • But I also get a put a lot of money away for retirement into my savings.

  • Money just stresses me out.

  • You just end up sitting in the bank.

  • Probably.

  • I'm very happy with what I have.

  • While I clearly get to enjoy the finer things in life, have a great respect for money.

  • I grew up in a home where we didn't have money for vacations or dinners out.

  • I've worked very hard to earn it, and I feel entitled to enjoy it and share the way I do.

  • Yes, I can make decisions that make my life easier without going and having enough to indulge in things I am passionate about.

um I don't know if I'm elated.

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