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AIBU to feel deflated after payday despite a decent salary?

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Wtfisisfor · 24/04/2026 08:04

Do you ever just get paid and think seriously is this it… I got paid this morning 3100 was put into my account, I transferred 1400 to the joint for bills and household expenses. And I’m left with the rest, but when I look at it, I just think, is this it? Anyone else? Just feeling a bit defeated today! I know to some people this is a lot of money. But these days it really doesn’t feel like it. Come and join for a moan

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LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 28/04/2026 22:18

nevernotmaybe · 28/04/2026 17:30

Almost nobody getting a 20k bonus to start with is anything other than a parasite in society offering little. I'm sure there are a tiny number of fringe cases that might not be and you will claim to be one, but very few.

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a parasite, paying taxes and working in a job that contributes to society (most jobs do).

if all salaries were capped at minimum wage how do you think the government would earn enough in taxes to fund all they do? Income tax would massively reduce with vat also being severely hit.

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