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Board for high earners

309 replies

BellesAndGraces · 08/10/2024 19:53

I see that the other thread was started by an OP who wasn’t engaging in good faith. I certainly am so, Mumsnet, can we please have a separate board for high earners? It would be helpful for these threads to be in one place and to avoid them being high jacked by the inevitable “small violin” and “diamond shoes” comments.

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BeatrizBoniface · 08/10/2024 20:34

JesusOnAYamaha · 08/10/2024 20:32

Isn't DPhil just DHs who are called 'Phil'?

😂

BeatrizBoniface · 08/10/2024 20:34

BobbyBiscuits · 08/10/2024 20:32

Can we have one for benefits claimants please? So we can avoid people claiming I'm a drain on society BC I have the misfortune to be too unwell to work.

I believe that the correct term is "scrounger"? Avoiding tax on high earnings is efficient planning, claiming £25 so that you can eat is scrounging.

MargaretBetts · 08/10/2024 20:33

😂 I think we could call it ‘Any old PhD board, even if your work area isn’t lucrative enough to hit £seven figures, but it has to be yours, ‘DH’s’ doesn’t count’.

edited as I’m on my phone and blind as a 🦇!

JesusOnAYamaha · 08/10/2024 20:32

Isn't DPhil just DHs who are called 'Phil'?

CaptainBeanThief · 08/10/2024 20:32

PronounsBaby · 08/10/2024 20:11

Id like a board for ugly, poor, dickheads please

Like me 😂😭

Hoppinggreen · 08/10/2024 20:32

MoralOrLegal · 08/10/2024 20:30

If it's from Oxford it's a D.Phil. anyway.

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I mean Birmingham, a PHD from Birmingham isn't a thing in fact is there even a university there?

BobbyBiscuits · 08/10/2024 20:32

Can we have one for benefits claimants please? So we can avoid people claiming I'm a drain on society BC I have the misfortune to be too unwell to work.

WindsurfingDreams · 08/10/2024 20:32

MoralOrLegal · 08/10/2024 20:30

If it's from Oxford it's a D.Phil. anyway.

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Do we have to have an actual D.Phil or can it just be an "in my imagination" thing?

DangerMouseAndPenfoldx · 08/10/2024 20:31

MargaretBetts · 08/10/2024 20:24

Rubbish. High earners can discuss a lot of things with their peer group, friends and family..

My income, as a single career woman does not define me.

I have friends from varied backgrounds, they don’t have to pass an income level test to appreciate where I’m coming from.

Complete twaddle imo.

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Well, it’s good to know you are “not like the other girls” 🙄😅

NunyaBeeswax · 08/10/2024 20:31

What a stupid idea.

And how sad that anyone feels their high earnings should set them apart from other lower earners.

Certain groups I understand should have a separate board. They might have had a similar upbringing or religion or culture or sexuality etc.

But people from all and any background could be a high earner. You don't like to hear it, but luck has played more of a role in putting you where you are than anything definable and sharable with other high earners that would warrant a separate board.

BeatrizBoniface · 08/10/2024 20:31

MechanicalDancingDoll · 08/10/2024 20:30

Ah, there are loads of people with doctorates on Mn. Clearly there needs to be a DPhil only board.😀

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Good point. There was someone with 2 PhDs recently! Probably on a property thread..

HansHolbein · 08/10/2024 20:31

Can you add teeny tiny to the list?

MoralOrLegal · 08/10/2024 20:31

MechanicalDancingDoll · 08/10/2024 20:30

Ah, there are loads of people with doctorates on Mn. Clearly there needs to be a DPhil only board.😀

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Cross-posted with you!

WindsurfingDreams · 08/10/2024 20:30

DangerMouseAndPenfoldx · 08/10/2024 20:17

I’ll expand on what I said on the last thread.

I think it’s a great idea in theory, but it will get trashed, as you can see from the comments already.

It would be great to have a place for WOMEN high-earners to advise each other on the specific issues that go along with that.

Unfortunately those discussions can’t be had on MN. Financial discussion for high earners can very sensibly be had on MSE, but not women-specific.

So we miss out. This is why we can’t have nice things!

I earn enough to fit the criteria for that ops high earner board.

I still think one of the great pleasures of Mumsnet is that you don't just get a echo chamber of wealthy people (or whatever).

If you post in the right way you can get some decent advice here. But yes, other boards are available.

If you are unable to recognise your privilege and post a crashingly stupid post then it's not surprising when Mumsnetter have a field day. I am never going to post a silly post handwringing about "how will I only cope on £6k a month after school fees and riding lessons are paid" because I have also experienced a time when I could barely feed myself and my children, so I never forget my privilege

MoralOrLegal · 08/10/2024 20:30

Hoppinggreen · 08/10/2024 20:27

I don't think thats a thing

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If it's from Oxford it's a D.Phil. anyway.

DontCallMeKidDontCallMeBaby · 08/10/2024 20:30

leia24 · 08/10/2024 20:26

Sounds perfect for meeting my next boyfriend

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😂😂😂😂😂

I sincerely hope this thread isn’t delated, solely to preserve this comment.

MechanicalDancingDoll · 08/10/2024 20:30

MargaretBetts · 08/10/2024 20:12

Let’s add one for those of us with a PhD. That’ll be fairly exclusive 🍪.

People are people, no need to be a wanker if you’ve got something you don’t think other people have.

Ah, there are loads of people with doctorates on Mn. Clearly there needs to be a DPhil only board.😀

JesusOnAYamaha · 08/10/2024 20:28

PronounsBaby · 08/10/2024 20:11

Id like a board for ugly, poor, dickheads please

➡️ Pistonheads

BeatrizBoniface · 08/10/2024 20:28

Hoppinggreen · 08/10/2024 20:27

I don't think thats a thing

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You're right. Can't possibly be.

Hoppinggreen · 08/10/2024 20:27

BeatrizBoniface · 08/10/2024 20:14

I would say a PhD only from Oxbridge.
I met someone once with a PhD from Birmingham! Can you imagine?!

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I don't think thats a thing

JesusOnAYamaha · 08/10/2024 20:26

FKAT · 08/10/2024 20:10

I want to know why the geniuses who are so 'intelligent' they have big paying jobs are also so dumb they don't realise you can't police an online forum by income.

If we had a high earners board, 99% of the posters would be there to take the piss.

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Ssh don't tell em!

OP I agree with you. I actually earn £5000k though and feel quite sorry for you. I would like to visit your board and give you budgeting tips.

leia24 · 08/10/2024 20:26

PronounsBaby · 08/10/2024 20:11

Id like a board for ugly, poor, dickheads please

Sounds perfect for meeting my next boyfriend

Vergus · 08/10/2024 20:25

@PronounsBaby

Id like a board for ugly, poor, dickheads please

🤣🤣🤣🤣

MargaretBetts · 08/10/2024 20:24

DangerMouseAndPenfoldx · 08/10/2024 20:17

I’ll expand on what I said on the last thread.

I think it’s a great idea in theory, but it will get trashed, as you can see from the comments already.

It would be great to have a place for WOMEN high-earners to advise each other on the specific issues that go along with that.

Unfortunately those discussions can’t be had on MN. Financial discussion for high earners can very sensibly be had on MSE, but not women-specific.

So we miss out. This is why we can’t have nice things!

Rubbish. High earners can discuss a lot of things with their peer group, friends and family..

My income, as a single career woman does not define me.

I have friends from varied backgrounds, they don’t have to pass an income level test to appreciate where I’m coming from.

Complete twaddle imo.

BringTheWine · 08/10/2024 20:23

Some posters just don't like 'richer' people posting on relevant boards (eg the education board about private school) yet they are against the board that OP suggests here. Where can they post then because mumsnet is supposed to be for everyone who stays within talk guidelines?

I think mumsnet needs to deal with the posters who give the snarky replies just because someone dares to ask about private school, nursery fees when earning over £100k or a more expensive property etc. Maybe if they did that, this board wouldn't need to be requested.