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To wonder how they afford to stay at home?

107 replies

Zonnet · 19/01/2024 19:56

I follow lots of mum accounts on Tiktok. They are mainly younger mums ranging from 20-30. Most (not all) stay at home or only work extremely part time, have two or three kids, seem to have a lovely home & two brand new cars on the drive and are constantly filming packing for holiday and day out videos.

It’s nothing against them at all, it’s nice that they can have the freedom to do those things and have such lifestyles. AIBU to wonder how they manage it on one income at a younger age? It’s one thing if you ‘have it all’ in your mid 30s or 40s as you have probably worked very hard to establish yourself or your other half could be a very big earner. Maybe it’s just not reflective of real life… or I don’t know!

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NuffSaidSam · 19/01/2024 19:59

Some people have more money than others. It's really that simple.

Maybe they have a high earning other half.
Maybe they have family money.
Maybe they've won money.
Maybe they suffered a terrible accident at some point and had a big payout.
Maybe they earn loads from social media.
Maybe it's all on credit cards.
Maybe they have a secret life of crime.

I really wouldn't give it too much thought.

MrsKwazi · 19/01/2024 19:59

God another one 🙄

zazazoop · 19/01/2024 19:58

Being an influencer can be quite lucrative with sponsorship deals ect. Creating content can also be a full time job

gwenneh · 19/01/2024 19:58

The short answer is they have enough household money to do it.

Whether that's a high earning partner, high earning part-time work, or outside income/savings/inheritance - I don't think it's that much of a mystery.

Zonnet · 19/01/2024 19:58

JustTalkToThem · 19/01/2024 19:57

Jaysus, all the jealous people are out today.

Not jealous. Just curious!

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SENDhelp2023 · 19/01/2024 19:58

SM isnt reality

JustTalkToThem · 19/01/2024 19:57

Jaysus, all the jealous people are out today.