Living On $120K A Year In Sunnyvale, CA | Millennial Money
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- Jay Wey, 31, is a social media personality and startup founder making $120,000 a year, mainly from branded content on his social media channels. He has several hacks to avoid spending more money than he needs to on electricity. He lives in his mother's house with wife Sharon in Sunnyvale, CA. The couple is expecting their first child in April 2022.
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Living On $120K A Year In Sunnyvale, CA | Millennial Money
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Fun Fact: my mom had no idea we had a social media account until about 3 months ago. One day out a lunch, a random group of people started yelling "IT'S THAT CHEAP GUY!" and asked to take pictures. And ya, I am still trying to prove to my mom that I am funny...baby steps.
ayoooooo lol
aggressive asian face!!!! in america "bitter beer face"!!!! aghhhhhhhhh
You are so funny! Keep it up
Y'all always make me smile ❤️ thank you for bringing your art ❤️
congrats Jay & Sharon!!
Not gonna lie. For the few earlier minutes, I thought this was another one of his jokes. lol
I know 😂
Hahaha,me too
Exactly i checked what chanel i am on 1 min into the video
I'm glad I wasn't the only one😂😂😂
Lol me too! 😂😂😂
I love how this is an interview he did, but yet at the same time it still feels like its an entire skit he made lol I love him he's great
it’s just the way he talks
I know
haha I was thinking the same thing. Like him talking about how is mom landlord gets to put up photos of "her" family lol.
Same here thought it was a sketch n not an interview at first😂😂
Yeah I saw this recommended to me, but it's on another channel and I thought *Is this a joke?* because it didn't seem serious HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
*He speaks so calmly that I can't even tell apart his jokes from his self-description and his advice*
True
"We decided to have this baby because we want a new character in this content and the cheapest way is to make your own character in for you content" this line right here made my day
instead of going out and paying someone to be an extra character they made one themselves for free lol it was so wholesome tho.
I think it is quite sad
@@Vict0rHy He’s obviously being joking lol.
This had me dying 😂😂😂
Kind of like early farming centered families but in a weird 21st century way
I instantly recognised him as the guy from jay and sharon. Great content he puts out.
ME TOO!
Lmao I saw him once in Cupertino driving 😂😂
@@Snsnsnxbn nicee!
Yup me also
Same! Never clicked on a video this fast 😂
Love Jay’s content, and now I respect him as a person too. I speak for everyone when I say I’m tired of egomaniacs that dominate social content; it’s refreshing to see humble, frugal, and 100% confidence about it.
You are correct!
Yes
This guy has wit and discipline. He will go far.
just shouldn't invest in crypto ....
@@sophialu5343 he still will have 2000 left over 😅
he is
And free rent. That helps
He lives with his mom as a grown man and lost half his money in crypto in the last year.
He's going nowhere. He's staying with is mom forever.
Already raised up the standards for Asian comedians not using self depreciating jokes. Also: "because we have full-time jobs and live a simple life we have the luxury to choose which brand we want to work with" it's so humble compared to other influencers and tiktokers. The couple makes everything genuine.
It's so refreshing not to see shallow cringe filled content creators who don't have a mind of their own.
Self depreciating? Dude he plays basketball and is over 6 ft how tf he will do that...
@@katze9463he meant deprecating in terms of being a self-loathing Asian person degrading themselves for a white audience. Esther ku comes to mind.
@@katze9463 By having a fake Asian accent like all the Asian content creators who are able to speak English fluently like that Roger guy and the Leena gal.
Mocking Asians benefits them because they become the jester, but hurts all other Asians.
"My mom lets me live here for free. She's a great land-lord."
This guy has potential.
Yass :D
i just got that.
🤦🏾♂️🤣
He wanna be me so bad
wait someone explain
I’m impressed with the diversity of professions he’s had. He played a sport professionally, started his own company in the hardware/software space, and is now producing profitable social media videos. It’s rare to see someone successfully reinvent themselves so many times.
So down to earth and great sense of humor. Wishing him and his wife the best, congratulations on the baby! Love that you chose to be frugal from your private highschool experience vs being superficial and trying to "compete" on things that don't matter like flashy logos, cars or dumb things that don't really bring value into someone's life.
you think he's down to earth? I think guy has a huge annoying ego
@@Ethan-mv1rj elaborate
@@Ethan-mv1rj pls elaborate
@@Ethan-mv1rj or you're just a bitter hater who can't even elaborate further on your argument.
@@Ethan-mv1rj jealous much?
I was checking out their budget pie chart. Being able to live with mom saves them tons of money. No need to worry about mortgage, home insurance, property taxes, maintenance or repairs!
Hopefully they chip in a bit.
Oh man, Jay and his wife are amazing and absolutely funny. They put in a lot of hard work for each video, even their shortest ones and they are all great.
Keep up the good work lol
he put 5000 monthly on crypto investment. he got rekt
@@osasuvhnvxtgbvddheds1601 Didn't he say mostly on Bitcoin ? He would have lost big if he bought high and sold it low. But I always thought Bitcoin is something you just hold on to no matter if it's going up and down. I'm not into crypto much so I dunno how all the very specific stuff about how it all works but I understand basics.
So if he held on and didn't sell his Bitcoin and waited till it went back up then he would be ok again no?
Sorry for the boob comments lol
@@osasuvhnvxtgbvddheds1601 just wait until 2025, his investment will pay off. Bitcoin goes in cycles
@@KageDre are you sure about that, bud? where do you see these cycles??
@@RT-. Google Bitcoin halving cycles. It's built into Bitcoin to halve the supply every 4 years. And the price will rise and fall within those cycles
Here watching 2024, he is right about the new character in his contents, that new character did well in skits
And is very adorable in them too.
I used to think that an adult child should not live at home. But now I'm a father and given the cost of housing I've changed my mind. No son or daughter of mine is going to be a permanent renter. You see a lot of young people in the bay area with good incomes but no assets. $120k a year in bay area is just ok.
I live in San Jose my income is 130k and it blows my mind that it’s just enough for me my wife and daughter I heard a total house income in the Bay Area less then 150k is low income so I’m guessing I’m low income lol
I'm 28 and moved back in to start saving. My folks are fine with it. You're making the right decision. What worked in the 70s no longer works in 2021. I would absolutely be a permanent renter.
$120k probably doesn't include the crypto returns, startup equity and wife's income ;)
@@duncanbug it teaches your mind to be lazier just like being on welfare get out , I rather live in my van than live with my parents .
I agree but I do believe in children paying a bit of rent. If you let them live rent free completely then they get used to their full salary as disposable. If you are making 120k, you could contribute 500 to rent to your parents and then use the rest to pay off loans or save up for a house of your own.
It would be epic when they start covering how some broke people survive, managing to live in good health, zero debt, tight budgets, little to no savings, invisible to society but somehow make it through every single day with no complains. Those are the MVPs, their survival is pure luck and God's grace.
Yes. Yes. Yes. #CNBC where you at? Get this done!
Didn't they just upload a vid about someone making like $30k a year?
Poor people complain all the time. What are you talking about
@@artificialstyle998 They did. But that young woman has a chronic illness and also has debt. The OC is describing a unicorn by American standards.
Sounds like an awful way to live.
Jay & Sharon are the coolest people. They seem really down to earth & it’s really cool they share their journey with viewers.
With a mindset like that, he's on his way to being a millionaire.
I faded into irrelevancy when I saw that he invests more than 50% of his money in crypto ...
yea he put a lot in crypto!! wrecked!!
@@osasuvhnvxtgbvddheds1601 nope not wrecked unless he sells lol.
@@AmritenduRana31082000 which u know very unlikely when hes not a short trader
Hopefully, currently he is a broke excuse for a human but maybe someday his life will be worth more than scraps and he can hang with the big boys.
Just for clarity, a friend of mine lives in Sunnyvale, his rent for a one bedroom 500 square foot house is $2500 per month, utilities including trash, electric and gas, and water is about $600.
Yo, that’s crazy high.
600… does he run a Bitcoin farm from his studio?
@@GrizzWald49 PGE charge around 35 c/kWh. So $600 per month in winter or summer is not crazy. Crypto farming is not profitable at all.
I live in sunnyvale and pay $1800/month all in for a 550sq ft 1 bedroom. Expensive but not crazy.
He’s getting ripped off bad lmao. There are cheaper places to rent
I can almost 100 percent guarantee this guy will soon be a multimillionaire. The way he budgets his money says it all.
"$5000 into crypto" LOL he will be broke very soon. that is extremely stupid
@@damland1357 I suggest you educate yourself with blockchain technology before making stupid comments. SMH.
He lives with his mom and has 0 expenses..
@@damland1357 he said it himself. That's extra money.
@@OneHonestCritic the crash begs to differ lmao
The most important thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different sources of income that doesn't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the word. This is still a good time to invest in various stocks, Gold, silver and digital currencies.
I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or bitcoin and stocks.
I keep wondering how people earn money in financial markets, i tried trading bitcoin on my own made a huge loss and now I'm scared of investing more.
@@nyreggie That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like *Mr Gary Mason Brooks* my coach, you may have come across him on interviews relating to bitcoin. He trades, manage trading account and offer mentorship program for clients who wish to become professional investors.
@@ericchk102 You allow people to trade for you? that's interesting, I would love to learn, hope it’s safe?
Wow I can't believe you guys are discussing about *Gary Mason Brooks* , I once met him at a conference in California 2019, just before the pandemic. I can testify that he’s very good in trading..Highly recommended…
it's difficult to take him seriously. his content is top tier comedy!
I love the clarity with which this guy speaks. I totally align with your philosophy of frugal spending. Jay you are a true hero to me 😊
i mean san Francisco and 120k you gotta be cheap i wonder how he isn't on that tlc cheapskate shows cause he is the most practical out of them all
100% serious. I don’t think $120K is enough to live comfortably in that area.
Living with your parents probably helps.
He is cheap 😛
Why so? How expensive is it? Isn't 10k a month like way way too much? Even from american standards?
@@valesz4140 rents out there costs around 2500 to 3000 every month.
@@sayan5880 but still you are left with 7k
This man never fails to entertain us even with something like an interview 😂
Ikr 🤣
I don't go on TikTok anymore, but I absolutely adore this couple's content. It's witty and funny. Never ceased to put a smile on my face. I didn't know they lived in Sunnyvale!
My brain still trying to process whether this is another one of his satire video or legit CNBC make it.
…these guys are simply fantastic and made me appreciate those early sacrifices and efforts I made on frugality that were not a popular choice. At 52, retired for over a decade and living a mortgage free life in the 94027 is an accomplishment to be proud of. So now I’ve got time to enjoy some goats in my farm in the foothills of San Jose too!
Good for you! Love hearing stories like yours, especially in the Bay Area.!
Yes sir, you must be!
dont think u wanna leak ur address on the internet
Woah Im not to far from that zip code can I visit you sometime?
Bragging about living in California? Lmfao yall can't even keep enough uhauls, because everyone is leaving so fast..
You guys Jay and Sharon are truly an inspiration! Love that you are so passionate about your startup. Way to go!
Love Jay and Sharon’s content. Your humor is on another level!
"not mooching from our parents but the idea of taking care of them..." so true. Asians generally are sentimental when it comes to parents, especially with ageing mothers. I began to worry that he might be receiving judgmental comments from those who are used to the "American" way (empty nesting); glad that he explained it well.
I love this guy's content with his wife!! Creative and hilarious, much better than a lot of what other content creators put out there.
Im working and still living with parents here in Southeast Asia too. Helps a lot especially during the pandemic. My parents wanted me to have certain responsibility so instead of rent, I pay them some money in the form of allowance and I pay for the internet too.
I really love that he wants this Start Up to work out and he's putting a lot of dedication to it! I also love that even though he has money now, he's still cheap and frugal. Such a great way of thinking!!
There is one family of expenses that this man does not have to worry about which makes living in Sunnyvale (not a cheap place to live by any means) a comfortable experience. The guy lives with his mom. He has no rent, mortgage, or any other expense around home ownership / home leasing. 120k is a fantastic salary, but is really not that much when living anywhere near Silicon Valley.
Yeah those houses are stupid expensive. Median 1.8 mill for a house
The $5k he’s budgeted for crypto investments could cover rent, but probably not a mortgage.
But it is telling that the way he survives in Sunnyvale on $120k is by having no housing expenses
It is when you have to pay literally ZERO rent or mortgage, which completely negates the high cost of living in the Bay Area.
@@madtonesbr that is exactly what I am stating in my post.
No housing OR vehicle expenses. He’s saving shitload but unfortunately he bought the crypto cool-aide and now lost tens of thousands on it
jay wey is going the right way. i'm pulling for him and his family
i’m 23 and living with grandparents now, i was living on my own with my ex in california and i was dirt broke, working three jobs to pay my rent and going to school to full time, thank u for being honest Jay, now i don’t feel as bad living with family, im able to travel, im trying to save money i just have a few expenses… but thanks for the inspo!
I learned so many life lessons from you Jay, I owe everything to you on my journey to being Cheap.
I’ve watched you and Sharon’s videos for a day now…. OMG. I love them. Brightens my day. Keep ‘em coming✔️❣️
I’m so glad he mentioned how rough a professional sport can be on the body… especially if it’s a sport you love. Be sure to create another way to support yourself.
This couple is so underrated! Love their content and their baby is so cute! Glad to see them featured on this platform
he lucky to live with his mom for free and not have to spend the 2.5k+ a month on an apartment in cali. Thats literally the only way how this works so well and he is able to save so much.
Jay is literally one of my my fav yt, I'm proud of him!
I honestly am a fan of Jay and Sharon but just seeing this he’s outlook on life is super!
enjoy his content on social media glad he's a humble guy and is working towards being successful
Absolutely love Jay & Sharon, really thank you for sharing!
For the longest time I couldn't tell if this was satire or not. The video hits so many of the editing cliches I was so impressed in the production of his video.
"We need a new character in our content and that is the cheapest way to add a new member" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man how can you not love this guy? Super hardworking, humble, talented, and has great values. Keep it up :)
Your business will make you rich but investment makes and you keep you wealthy, we all deserve to be successful and have financial freedom, I pray everyone here becomes successful
Assets that can make you rich
Bitcoin
Stocks
Real estate
@@thomasdooley3702 You're right, it's obvious a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance
I'm looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I have about $6k sitting in my savings
Starting early is the best way to getting ahead of build wealth, investing remains the priority
Obviously trading in bitcoin is very volatile and risky to trade that's the reason most traders trade with a company
By having his company pay for his car, not having any rent, and not having any student loans because he got D1 scholarships, this guy has basically hacked the system. He barely has any bills. If he doesn’t get there through equity/sale of his company and if crypto doesn’t crash, he should be very rich very soon. Good for him. I make around the same amount as him but we have VASTLY different lifestyles, career goals, and investing strategies
true, he's winning at life even at the most expensive city in the US.
@@riskbusin3ss His parents subsidized his ability to take risks and on these ventures. Even now, his parents sustain his lifestyle to allow him to absolve his highest expense in Silicon Valley, housing. Large part of his success came from his parent’s grind.
Same here, similar income in Sydney, Australia but vastly different lifestyle. It's nuts to me that this guy is so frugal in most aspects of his life but making such risky investment choices. Fully respect his hustle though.
@@philippamylchreest1445 If you think about it, it kinda makes sense though. If you don't have any bills, just swing for the fences. He'll always have a roof over his head and food on the table.
Living with your parents at 31 is not a life hack as most don’t have that option.
it’s weird to see him serious hahaa but this is so great. He’s smart, hardworking. Way to go
This is really great, I like his outlook and I think his perspective on money is really interesting.
The baby is going to change that pie chart. Kids are expensive.
So glad to see the stigmas around living with your parents reducing in the west. Honestly, if you have a good relationship with them and are actually contributing to the household I don't see why this should be an issue.
when he said, he is not into branded clothing, I realized that he wasn't wearing supreme.
It's cheapreme ...
congrats on the baby! Very happy to see you two thrive!
Their shorts/tiktoks put out really great and unique humor out there. Kudos!
I saw this man's video on UA-cam - it was a skit generally about the mailman and his pregnant wife and it was hilarious and I followed them after that. Nice to see them here!
Halfway through the video I realized I went to high school and unspoken college(#1) with this guy! Glad life is treating you well Jay!
oh which one?? Gunn??
same here, realized i played basketball against him. (i went to shcp)
@@TeamMystic851 jay went to mitty hs
Half of the time I never even realize they are ads because the sketch is so legit
Honestly, I'd need more information about his startup, but it sounds like he's making a good decision.
just came across this interview.. love jay and sharons content especially now that they have a new character!!
This guy is hilarious. His comedy is brilliant. I like how the Asian culture does family. Helping out goes both ways.
I love that they’re sharing the drink. And can tell they’re both comfortable with it! ❤️💕 this is honestly goals.
im sure thats normal lol u must be really young
Sharing a drink...you know kissing covers that ground early. There's a lot more juice swapping later on too!
Theyre married why would they be uncomfortable
Do you realize how condescending “you must be really young sounds”, what are you one hundred thirty? 🤣
I lovvveeee his videos. He’s the only social media comedian I follow. I’m glad I got to hear his story
So proud of Jay and Sharon!!!
I absolutely love his humour 💜
Congratulations on the up coming kid. I am shedding tears 😭
You're sense of humour is actually amazing!
Thanks for sharing your journey!
I didn’t even know he owns a startup with 5 million in series A funding. That’s crazy!
Wow this is very close to home! It hits different learning this episode is about a local who lives a city over. 👍
First time I've seen him talking seriously. I love them
You and your beautiful wife are blessed never change the way you were raised. We need to learn from you and your wife. God Bless you both.🙏🏻📖🤟🏻
I would like to see more jay and Sharon youtube videos instead of the shorts. Love his sarcastic humor.
Did this man say he’s having a baby for content lol
?! what? if thats true then this guy is trash
@@yukidejesus1956 it's obviously a joke
@@yukidejesus1956 nah his jokes r very satirical
@@yukidejesus1956 Why else would somebody have a baby?
I know I was in shock and disbelieve too 😅😅
I thought it was another skit but then it was a real documentary of sorts until the baby part. Lol.
I've bodied through a bunch of his shorts recently. He's witty and hilarious.
This guy is actually an inspiration.
Sharing a large boba drink, that's when you know the couple is on the same financial page. haha. Hubby and I do the same.
Yea, but they spend $900/month eating out
me and my fiancee do the same if we arent craving anything too different
Glad i finally got this video suggested. Was really curious about what was behind the scene!!
Great video. It's good that you're living with your mom. You'll save money this way. I had lived on Lakechime Drive in Sunnyvale many years ago. Your video brought memories back for me. Thanks.
"Cheapest way to add a character to your content?" Bruh no.
True Hustle Master! More power to him!
Literally, someone get more power to him so he doesn't have to scooter from charging.
Oh. Just notice this was 2yrs ago half way through the video. He's making way bigger than that now for sure.
I saw one of his skits years before and it made me a follower❤
Even this personality of jay seems like a comedy skit that jay would make 🤣
I stumbled upon their IG page three days ago and spent the next hour viewing all the vids. This guy is hilarious and he has the same frugal spending habits as I do (except splurging on food) 😄
Basketball. Tech startup. Social media. Talk about multi-passionate! Love it.
Super lucky. I'm a dental lab tech, and I make 1500 a month part time which is about a third of what I should make but it's a trade off as i learn on the job, make my own hours and have my dad as my boss so it's a trade off not everyone has that tho. Keep up the great work Jay and Sharon.
I love Jay and his wife and their way of living.
I hope the best for them they are legit smart!!! Keep up the great work
i like his joke,it's really funny.not like other asian comedian whom need depreciating race to make fun
In my opinion, these two are among the most intelligent people posting on the internet. Also great humans. I'd like to have friends like them
Well done Jay and Sharon. Inspirational story too.
i saw the thumbnail and laughed hahah, such an instantly recognizable face. I had to make sure this wasn't a joke video. jay and sharon's content never fails to make me laugh
Yeah I won’t lie, being able to live with my parents after college I was able to throw a lot into investments as well, not paying rent is really the key if the money saved is used wisely. Many people end up buying houses/living alone early, end up with nothing saved.
Well buying home early is different from moving out and renting early. If you buy, at least you are building equity and can probably sell the house for more than you paid for it later. Renting tho... you are just helping the landlord with their mortgage or putting money in their pocket.
@@edwink1467 Not sure what you are saying, I don’t pay rent at all. It’s also hard to tell if you are buying home value at peak or not, not worth it I don’t buy homes to make profit, that’s why my money is in investments instead. I can buy my parents a home fully paid off doing what I am doing
Their video series is such a great creatively written skit comedy, much of it as timeless as Steven Wright.
Their baby is so adorable. I'm supper happy for them.
Jay and his wife are hilarious...:)) I can't stop watching their vids