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To ask what your life would look like on 60k

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Thecherryhotel · 31/07/2024 06:42

What do you think your life would look like if you and your partner earned around 30k each per annum? Would you both work full time or would one of you be able to go part time? Would this be enough to support you and the children you have? Would it be impossible? How would you feel?

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keylimedog · 31/07/2024 06:50

Is this an article?!

We'd struggle, we'd have to downsize our lifestyle and cut a lot of spending. Obviously I'm sure we'd get by and still be in a better position than some people so probably not have much to moan about (although I'm sure I would 😂), but the change would be really hard.

alwaysmovingforwards · 31/07/2024 06:46

Would just cut my cloth accordingly I guess

Woodstocks · 31/07/2024 06:45

It would be possible. That would be a take home of approx £3500 for one person but more if split between two with tax allowances and child benefit so I’d say closer to £4000 take home.

We earn more than that now but could easily make do with this.