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AIBU to think many Mumsnet posters seem to be high earners?

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Jane143 · 15/09/2026 13:01

AIBU to think that the majority of people on MN seem to be high earners? As a guide, income over £60k? Most people I know in real life earn closer to average wage which I think is around £35k

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EvieBB · 21/09/2026 14:31

Greenmouldycheese · 21/09/2026 14:20

Exactly. I know a few people with millions in the bank, plenty of assets and and you would never ever think it 😆

Edited

Yep, never in a million years 😂

Bzr · 21/09/2026 14:46

Vigorousroots · 21/09/2026 10:48

I think you might be wrong about people with money, people with money do look like they have money, everything they wear says money but not in a wearing a CD t shirt kind of way.
The men are easier to describe they look like they quietly wear their handmade suits and shoes, their cashmere jumpers and their tailored shirts, they excel at the off duty preppy look, more often than not, look fit and healthy, they take care of themselves. They do look obvious - that's the point - it takes knowledge to dress in an understated way that screams money.

I disagree. My husband was earning over £400k and was rather partial to a Sesame Street t shirt and converse bought on eBay. I only wish I was joking. He dressed fairly well for work but his interest wasn’t in clothes or cars. He liked good restaurants, good wine, would only go to the theatre in the best seats, paid school fees without hesitation or consideration and wouldn’t fly economy for a flight more than 5 hours. Primark though did him fine for clothes

noworklifebalance · 21/09/2026 17:10

Vigorousroots · 21/09/2026 10:48

I think you might be wrong about people with money, people with money do look like they have money, everything they wear says money but not in a wearing a CD t shirt kind of way.
The men are easier to describe they look like they quietly wear their handmade suits and shoes, their cashmere jumpers and their tailored shirts, they excel at the off duty preppy look, more often than not, look fit and healthy, they take care of themselves. They do look obvious - that's the point - it takes knowledge to dress in an understated way that screams money.

I don’t know - DH and I are both high earners and buy clothes from normal high st shops (M&S, H&M) and have bought from supermarkets.
DC were/are also dressed in similar.
We are not scruffy though.

Same with cars - second hand non-luxury models.

MasterBeth · 21/09/2026 17:43

I suppose we earn relatively well (six figures but not seven) but we don't have loads left at the end of the month. Our house necessitates a big mortgage, cleaner and gardener. We have to take all our trips away in the school holidays which means both beach holidays and winter skiing are more expensive. We have invested in electric cars and solar power to save on fuel costs but still need to run a back-up generator for some of the outbuildings (pool room, stabling etc).

Once we have put a good chunk into savings, longer-term investments and pensions, there is relatively little left over for our monthly clothes allowance, subscriptions, classes, days out, nights out, hair, make-up, treatment, kids stuff and treats. By the end of the month, we only have a small surplus.

I am not saying we are on the breadline, but we are hardly living private jet lifestyle!

pavillion1 · 21/09/2026 20:03

MasterBeth · 21/09/2026 17:43

I suppose we earn relatively well (six figures but not seven) but we don't have loads left at the end of the month. Our house necessitates a big mortgage, cleaner and gardener. We have to take all our trips away in the school holidays which means both beach holidays and winter skiing are more expensive. We have invested in electric cars and solar power to save on fuel costs but still need to run a back-up generator for some of the outbuildings (pool room, stabling etc).

Once we have put a good chunk into savings, longer-term investments and pensions, there is relatively little left over for our monthly clothes allowance, subscriptions, classes, days out, nights out, hair, make-up, treatment, kids stuff and treats. By the end of the month, we only have a small surplus.

I am not saying we are on the breadline, but we are hardly living private jet lifestyle!

I’m not sure what you are trying to say 😂

Gengha · 21/09/2026 20:06

MasterBeth · 21/09/2026 17:43

I suppose we earn relatively well (six figures but not seven) but we don't have loads left at the end of the month. Our house necessitates a big mortgage, cleaner and gardener. We have to take all our trips away in the school holidays which means both beach holidays and winter skiing are more expensive. We have invested in electric cars and solar power to save on fuel costs but still need to run a back-up generator for some of the outbuildings (pool room, stabling etc).

Once we have put a good chunk into savings, longer-term investments and pensions, there is relatively little left over for our monthly clothes allowance, subscriptions, classes, days out, nights out, hair, make-up, treatment, kids stuff and treats. By the end of the month, we only have a small surplus.

I am not saying we are on the breadline, but we are hardly living private jet lifestyle!

Is this a wind up
😂

isitfridayyetttt · 21/09/2026 20:06

MasterBeth · 21/09/2026 17:43

I suppose we earn relatively well (six figures but not seven) but we don't have loads left at the end of the month. Our house necessitates a big mortgage, cleaner and gardener. We have to take all our trips away in the school holidays which means both beach holidays and winter skiing are more expensive. We have invested in electric cars and solar power to save on fuel costs but still need to run a back-up generator for some of the outbuildings (pool room, stabling etc).

Once we have put a good chunk into savings, longer-term investments and pensions, there is relatively little left over for our monthly clothes allowance, subscriptions, classes, days out, nights out, hair, make-up, treatment, kids stuff and treats. By the end of the month, we only have a small surplus.

I am not saying we are on the breadline, but we are hardly living private jet lifestyle!

Oh my heart breaks for you

Vigorousroots · 21/09/2026 20:25

noworklifebalance · 21/09/2026 17:10

I don’t know - DH and I are both high earners and buy clothes from normal high st shops (M&S, H&M) and have bought from supermarkets.
DC were/are also dressed in similar.
We are not scruffy though.

Same with cars - second hand non-luxury models.

I suppose it depends if like the OP suggests high earners are on £60k a year - I'd say I agree with you.
People with money I'd expect them to be on at least £300k each a year. Total net worth of somewhere between £5-10m. But I accept we all have different views on this.

CandyCrushLevel14809 · 21/09/2026 20:44

I suppose we earn relatively well (six figures but not seven) but we don't have loads left at the end of the month. Our house necessitates a big mortgage, cleaner and gardener.

You phrase that like you happened upon a massive house and so have to earn a 6 figure salary.

If you spend/save/invest in nearly all your money there won't be much left.

Fizbosshoes · 21/09/2026 23:11

I suppose we earn relatively well (six figures but not seven) but we don't have loads left at the end of the month
Im guessing this is sarcasm?

wontsomeonethinkofthechimdren · 22/09/2026 07:18

MasterBeth · 21/09/2026 17:43

I suppose we earn relatively well (six figures but not seven) but we don't have loads left at the end of the month. Our house necessitates a big mortgage, cleaner and gardener. We have to take all our trips away in the school holidays which means both beach holidays and winter skiing are more expensive. We have invested in electric cars and solar power to save on fuel costs but still need to run a back-up generator for some of the outbuildings (pool room, stabling etc).

Once we have put a good chunk into savings, longer-term investments and pensions, there is relatively little left over for our monthly clothes allowance, subscriptions, classes, days out, nights out, hair, make-up, treatment, kids stuff and treats. By the end of the month, we only have a small surplus.

I am not saying we are on the breadline, but we are hardly living private jet lifestyle!

This is hilarious

noworklifebalance · 22/09/2026 09:54

Vigorousroots · 21/09/2026 20:25

I suppose it depends if like the OP suggests high earners are on £60k a year - I'd say I agree with you.
People with money I'd expect them to be on at least £300k each a year. Total net worth of somewhere between £5-10m. But I accept we all have different views on this.

We are much more towards your version than OP’s.

Vigorousroots · 22/09/2026 10:13

noworklifebalance · 22/09/2026 09:54

We are much more towards your version than OP’s.

I definitely have friends similar to you, they get a lot more pleasure from finding ways to save their coins than spending them. But they are not the norm.

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