“Housing has become so financially burdensome in America that some families can no longer afford other essentials,” Redfin’s economics research lead said.
How is everyone I know buying houses and going on vacations and going out all the time,
Two things. First, it’s not the dystopian nightmare you think it is. As you note, social media is making it worse.
Second is a lot of people live beyond their means, or are getting help from family to buy these things.
when my yearly raises haven’t kept up with inflation for 8 years now?
Should have started looking for a job 5 years ago. If you did and couldn’t find anything, that explains why they feel comfortable not giving you an actual raise. If you haven’t, best time to start is right now.
I’ve changed companies 4 times in those 8 years. I’ve changed industries twice. Food -> banking -> medicine. Trust me, my lack of funds is not from a lack of motivation and effort
Sorry I didn’t mean to sound like I was imply you were lazy. I’m really speaking from the position of someone who had to convince themselves changing gears was necessary before doing so. And absolutely glad I did.
That being said, one of the easier things to negotiate when leaving a job for another is getting a raise at the new company. “I like my current job and only want to leave for the right opportunity. It’s hard to justify that if I’m not seeing a significant pay bump.” That’s where I’ve seen some of my biggest pay bumps.
Two things. First, it’s not the dystopian nightmare you think it is. As you note, social media is making it worse.
Second is a lot of people live beyond their means, or are getting help from family to buy these things.
Should have started looking for a job 5 years ago. If you did and couldn’t find anything, that explains why they feel comfortable not giving you an actual raise. If you haven’t, best time to start is right now.
I’ve changed companies 4 times in those 8 years. I’ve changed industries twice. Food -> banking -> medicine. Trust me, my lack of funds is not from a lack of motivation and effort
Sorry I didn’t mean to sound like I was imply you were lazy. I’m really speaking from the position of someone who had to convince themselves changing gears was necessary before doing so. And absolutely glad I did.
That being said, one of the easier things to negotiate when leaving a job for another is getting a raise at the new company. “I like my current job and only want to leave for the right opportunity. It’s hard to justify that if I’m not seeing a significant pay bump.” That’s where I’ve seen some of my biggest pay bumps.