Why I Took a $30k Pay Cut in 2023 and Couldn't Be Happier

More money is supposed to equal more happiness, right?! This video will dive into my personal experience of taking a $30k pay cut in 2023 and why I couldn't be happier about that decision. By the end, you'll discover when taking a pay cut makes sense and how to budget effectively following this bold move.
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01:00 - The backstory ☕️
12:03 - Budgeting after a pay cut
19:20 - When taking a pay cut makes sense
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[@motivated2010]

Peace is priceless especially when it comes to mental health wellness. You're learning early to put things into perspective and money will come and if it does not you will learn to live below your means which we all should be doing anyway BUT I really believe you will supersede $100,000 mark. I been on my job 36 plus years full time remote and have passed up opportunities to "chase" money but instead using that time to work on my dreams and passion. Everyone chase your passion please and NOT money!!! You guys are so young and smart (love how you guys are working together); avoid the rat race of corporate as much as possible. Nothing wrong with corporate but tread lightly; so many things I wish I had known but I believe in no mistakes just lessons learned. For those who are in corporate use tuition reimbursement to obtain education. I was able to obtain Bachelor for free and paid $5,000 for Master degree and debt free. As stated in this video look at the total package benefit plan. Great content-Blessings!!!!

[@princeowusumensah7085]

With your credentials, education, and the high cost of living city…I’m very surprised to hear that you didn’t cross 6 figures.
The most important thing is that you’re happy now 😇

[@TheBemused]

Lisstteenn 😩 lol thanks for the endorsement! My annualized pay would hit 6-figs if I was working 40 hrs now. But you’re right; I need to get my money up! -Akeiva

[@wellsaid7192]

Great vlog.
Sending y’all some California love.

[@TheBemused]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@wellsaid7192]

@@TheBemused
My pleasure 😊👍🏽

[@darkphoenix6807]

A 4-day work week needs to become standard in the US!

[@TheBemused]

That’s a fact! All I do with my “day off” is more work anyway lol - working on this business & now taking care of the little one. The less hours and less pay is worth it to me though and I’m blessed to be able to do that. -Akeiva