To say to dsis...they are not average? Or are they!?

[jazzyjeffs]

Name change for this...

Dsis always claims that they are an "average" family...she says it so breezily. Like for example...the whole Rishi Sunsk fiasco at the moment. She'll say things like, all well and good for him but we couldn't do that as an average family!! But...they are NOT average! They have no mortgage,(her dh played the whole property ladder thing very well from a young age!) they have no loans or debts, they don't pay for childcare as they work around each other etc. they make A LOT work.

Now on the outside, yes, they are average as in they have two working parents, 3 bed detached, two working cars (not brand new obviously!) but they're not AVERAGE? Are they??...

At 32 it is not average to own your home outright.

I think it depends where you live. Where I grew up 80-100k you’d be more than average. Where I live now, in the South East, you’d be very average

Oh op, I feel so bad for you. It’s clear you’re so jealous of her. Try to take a step back, yes she may have more financially but you also have stuff to feel good about. Stop comparing yourself, only you will hurt from this.

@Beercrispsandnuts I have nothing to be jealous of, she actually doesn't have more financially than me...as I said I am very lucky, although I do have a mortgage we out earn them by quite a bit.

I think you're jealous your sister owns her house outright and, in your mind, doesn't appreciate it.

They sound above average in financial astuteness.

Do you also have childcare/school costs op?