View Poll Results: Whats your yearly income?
$0 to $30,000
79
13.57%
$31,000 to $40,000
56
9.62%
$41,000 to $50,000
76
13.06%
$51,000 or more
371
63.75%
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Your Job and Salary
12-20-2006, 12:29 PM
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Network engineer making about $65k/year. I think another thing to think about is if people traded in a car with equity on it. For example, when I bought my TSX, I traded in my Accord and gained $8000 in equity which I put down, bringing my OTD total to just under $21k.
12-20-2006, 12:31 PM
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I'm baller and I bought my TSX CASH BABY! nah but seriously, Server at a restaurant and student leader. Hey I'm a college student an income of 300+ a week isn't too bad for now lol
12-20-2006, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by waTSX
Cathodic Protection Tech. Responsible for natural gas pipeline maintentance using deep well rectifier and galvanic anode systems.
12-20-2006, 12:50 PM
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I am a computer programmer - specialized web programming.
27 years old, I make about $80K/year but have a house in Southern California... expensive as hell.
I bought my TSX 2 years old with 20,000 miles for $20500, $4,500 under sticker. Just held out for two weeks and the dealer was calling me every day.
This is my first 'new' car as I have had a 92 honda accord, a 88 VW Fox and an 88 Civic.
27 years old, I make about $80K/year but have a house in Southern California... expensive as hell.
I bought my TSX 2 years old with 20,000 miles for $20500, $4,500 under sticker. Just held out for two weeks and the dealer was calling me every day.
This is my first 'new' car as I have had a 92 honda accord, a 88 VW Fox and an 88 Civic.
12-20-2006, 01:04 PM
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Income & job
I work for a Public Utility & make $63,000.00 a year, my wife is a Commercial Underwriter & makes around $50,000.00 a year. The Utility job is my day job so I can afford to minister to God's children evenings & weekends for free. 
12-20-2006, 01:06 PM
#87
mrgold35
My wife and I both work for the Federal Gov in New Mexico as GS-13 (IT specialist and Fed Probation officer). The average family in N.M. makes about $45,000 per year. We make $155,000 before taxes (a lot less after taxes). We live on one income and save for retirement and pay off bills ASAP (just purchased a house at the same time as TSX).
12-20-2006, 01:09 PM
#88
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Computer Forensic Investigator - (think Enron investigation, Martha Stewart, etc...) 100k+
Seems to be a bunch of computer guys on here... :gheyhug:
Seems to be a bunch of computer guys on here... :gheyhug:
12-20-2006, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Seems to be a bunch of computer guys on here... :gheyhug:
Oh yea
We have the time and access to computers all day during work
12-20-2006, 02:02 PM
#91
Originally Posted by Lunnzz
I don't make near enough for the BS I have delt with for the past 11yrs..Aircraft Mechanic for the USAF.. Where I work we can fit 6 C-130 aircraft in our hanager and do inspections on roughly 80 aircraft a year..
12-20-2006, 02:17 PM
#92
Originally Posted by mrgold35
My wife and I both work for the Federal Gov in New Mexico as GS-13 (IT specialist and Fed Probation officer). The average family in N.M. makes about $45,000 per year. We make $155,000 before taxes (a lot less after taxes). We live on one income and save for retirement and pay off bills ASAP (just purchased a house at the same time as TSX).
I started with the government in 2003 as a high GS-7 after I graduated from the College of Mechanical Engineering at UF. I quickly advanced through the government's intern program and am now a 12. I plan on being a 13 within five years. I'm currently having my Master's Degree paid for by the government (Master's in Logistics Management).
I make well above the $51K mark.
There are a LOT of enginerds on this board. LOL.
Wife is active duty Naval nurse making roughly $65K/yr after housing/food/whatever allowances.
12-20-2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
There are a LOT of enginerds on this board. LOL.
12-20-2006, 02:27 PM
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[QUOTE=jwood_04TSX]
There are a LOT of enginerds on this board. LOL.
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I was just going to say that after actually reading through these things!! Engineering at Drexel was rough!!
Engineering at Drexel>Engineering at UF.
Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
There are a LOT of enginerds on this board. LOL.
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I was just going to say that after actually reading through these things!! Engineering at Drexel was rough!!
12-20-2006, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Engineering at Drexel>Engineering at UF.
12-20-2006, 02:45 PM
#97
Originally Posted by jwood_04TSX
Really? My program was 5 yrs with 3 co-ops built into it. So you would work for 6 months, then go to school for 6 months. So i graduated with a year and a half of work experience! It was well worth it but we seriously had like no social life there.....
I had two internships with GE Aircraft Engines, so I had experience too. I think that's what got me hired with the government in 2003.
UF's social life was out of this world!
12-20-2006, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Hmmm, that's only what I thought. I haven't seen the engineering rankings for schools in quite some time. Last I know of UF was around 26 for both public and private schools in engineering.
I had two internships with GE Aircraft Engines, so I had experience too. I think that's what got me hired with the government in 2003.
UF's social life was out of this world!
I had two internships with GE Aircraft Engines, so I had experience too. I think that's what got me hired with the government in 2003.
UF's social life was out of this world!
I haven't seen the rankings in a while but i know we were up there somewhere. I was in a fraternity so i got to see the best social life possible that was there however, we are right next to UPenn, so when you wanted a "real" party you just walk a few blocks!
Well good luck with getting up to 13!
12-20-2006, 03:06 PM
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I am in the mid $30k's as a fund accountant. I used to make a bunch more but took a pay cut for less hours/ stress which allows me to attend law school.
7 semesters left
7 semesters left
12-20-2006, 03:25 PM
#102
mrgold35
Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
What do you do for the government? I'm a GS-12 in Jacksonville, FL, but there are no income taxes in Florida, so that's cool. How long have you worked for the government?
I started with the government in 2003 as a high GS-7 after I graduated from the College of Mechanical Engineering at UF. I quickly advanced through the government's intern program and am now a 12. I plan on being a 13 within five years. I'm currently having my Master's Degree paid for by the government (Master's in Logistics Management).
I make well above the $51K mark.
There are a LOT of enginerds on this board. LOL.
Wife is active duty Naval nurse making roughly $65K/yr after housing/food/whatever allowances.
I started with the government in 2003 as a high GS-7 after I graduated from the College of Mechanical Engineering at UF. I quickly advanced through the government's intern program and am now a 12. I plan on being a 13 within five years. I'm currently having my Master's Degree paid for by the government (Master's in Logistics Management).
I make well above the $51K mark.
There are a LOT of enginerds on this board. LOL.
Wife is active duty Naval nurse making roughly $65K/yr after housing/food/whatever allowances.
I was working as a System Analyst for a University hospital in ABQ. I like the job and benefits (free education) but the pay really sucked $44,000 base with another $4,000 with overtime.
I’m new to federal service, only 3 months in (5 years active duty as an Army Officer in the 90s). They built a new Federal building under the Department of the Interior and under the National Business Center (NBC). They finished both buildings about 6 months ago. We provide a classroom/computer training facility for Indian pueblo/tribes/villages for the entire USA. They hired me and one other person as two non-supervisory GS-13 and we just manage the computer labs, 6 servers, and 2 web sites. There was a +$25,000 raise for me just by taking this job.
12-20-2006, 03:56 PM
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Office Associate for State Dept. of Conservation = $25,000
Part-time Bartender @ night = $10,000 - $12,000 (all tips claimed, of course)
Husband's money = $48,000
Part-time Bartender @ night = $10,000 - $12,000 (all tips claimed, of course)
Husband's money = $48,000
12-20-2006, 04:25 PM
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Swinger, just ask Lindy
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Originally Posted by PixelHarmony
Oh yea
We have the time and access to computers all day during work
We have the time and access to computers all day during work
$51k+ CAD, Programmer Analyst.
12-20-2006, 06:14 PM
#110
Originally Posted by khmy2nr
Man, you guys are too rich for me. I've been saving up 4 years to get my car. I'm barely making $40k.
12-20-2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by calitsx
A 30k car you pay over 5-6 years, so you would have earned 250-300k in the 5 years, so you statement doesnt really have any weight to it. 
300k in 6 years= easily afford a 30k car over 6 years.
300k in 6 years= easily afford a 30k car over 6 years.
Lets say you are making 50k a year
so that's aprox $3000 cash (after taxes, 401k or whatever)
$600 - car payment
$150 - full coverage car insurance
$150 - gas
$1200 - rent
$150 - utilities
$400 - food
= $2500
$350 left for whatever
Not much room for savings...
12-20-2006, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Hmmm, that's only what I thought. I haven't seen the engineering rankings for schools in quite some time. Last I know of UF was around 26 for both public and private schools in engineering.
I had two internships with GE Aircraft Engines, so I had experience too. I think that's what got me hired with the government in 2003.
UF's social life was out of this world!
I had two internships with GE Aircraft Engines, so I had experience too. I think that's what got me hired with the government in 2003.
UF's social life was out of this world!
If there's one thing I learned in college, it's that rankings don't mean anything. I went to Cal Berkeley for mechanical engineering where their engineering program is ranked 2nd under MIT and tied w/ Stanford. I didn't learn jack and I don't remember jack, it was all theoretical and I had to find my own damn internships.
12-20-2006, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Hmmm, that's only what I thought. I haven't seen the engineering rankings for schools in quite some time. Last I know of UF was around 26 for both public and private schools in engineering.
I had two internships with GE Aircraft Engines, so I had experience too. I think that's what got me hired with the government in 2003.
UF's social life was out of this world!
I had two internships with GE Aircraft Engines, so I had experience too. I think that's what got me hired with the government in 2003.
UF's social life was out of this world!
How much more off topic do you want this thread?
12-20-2006, 08:54 PM
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To try to put it back on track, I'm finishing my Master's degree in Engineering and have signed a contract for $65K plus $12-15K (approx) bonuses. New graduate and this is my first new car. Was looking at the 3 series but this is the smart choice hands down.
12-20-2006, 08:56 PM
#117
Still Lovin my 06
Originally Posted by Rusa
I'm a trademark attorney and make almost $100K/year. I admit I wonder how all you 21-year-olds afford such a vehicle. I mean, this could be your entire year's salary for a car! 
I couldn't afford to buy a car until I was 30 years old, and then I bought a 10-year-old 1975 Honda Civic with no brakes for $500 (and sold it the next year for the same price, but still no brakes).
I couldn't afford to buy a car until I was 30 years old, and then I bought a 10-year-old 1975 Honda Civic with no brakes for $500 (and sold it the next year for the same price, but still no brakes).
12-20-2006, 09:12 PM
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Job and compensation
I am a pediatric gastroenterologist making annually somewhere between 100K and 200K, although I hasten to add I was making a trainee's salary (30-36K) for 6 years after medical school and less than 100K until 2001. My goal since I was a resident was a 6-cylinder BMW 3-series (even M3), but when I finally felt ready to buy this year, pragmatic value-for-money instincts (age-related perhaps?) intervened and I went for the TSX NAVI this August. I have had no regrets at all, the TSX is a wonderful balance of enthusiast's handling and luxury appointments.
Kenneth
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12-20-2006, 09:15 PM
#119
Still Lovin my 06
Originally Posted by Phil05
Well im not 21 but im in my 20s.. and I make around 45K and my gf makes 40K so we spilt all of our payments. She pays for the house and other bills and i pay for food, tv's, and other stuff and thats how i can afford the TSX and she has an IS250.
cost of living in AZ must be nice! i'm impressed that you got those two sweet cars on 85k/yr plus a house and regular expenses. Congrats!
Well i responded, seems like there should be more categories. I make 65ish/yr and my fiance makes 100ish/yr. we're both 25. the TSX is our only car right now, as I don't need one for work.
12-20-2006, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bradykp
not all of us have debt from law school and a 3 year lag on starting our jobs
No, it's not like that. No law school debt, and I have been practicing for 12 years, but made no $$$ (and drove an Acura Integra the entire time) until last year when I moved to a different firm. Before that, I was a free lance copyeditor for 10 years and made a few $ (and drove a new Honda Civic). Before that I was a biological research scientist and completely broke (hence the brakeless Civic).
Now I can actually afford to buy this fancy car!