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We're talking about the same site/paper? The Globe Ah I guess it's as good as any other MSM source. They usually have some good stuff on alien abductions too
originally posted by: Domo1
a reply to: Bilk22
You seem to have missed the part where I included the corrections from the article in the OP. Also the part where it says he works "up to" 80 hours a week. You can work "up to" 168 hours a week, but that doesn't mean you are actually doing it.
I highly doubt someone working at a clinic one day a week, and a university one day a week actually needs to spend that much time off the clock doing paperwork.
Why do you have a beef with the Globe?
originally posted by: Bilk22
We're talking about the same site/paper? The Globe Ah I guess it's as good as any other MSM source. They usually have some good stuff on alien abductions too
originally posted by: Domo1
a reply to: Bilk22
You seem to have missed the part where I included the corrections from the article in the OP. Also the part where it says he works "up to" 80 hours a week. You can work "up to" 168 hours a week, but that doesn't mean you are actually doing it.
I highly doubt someone working at a clinic one day a week, and a university one day a week actually needs to spend that much time off the clock doing paperwork.
Why do you have a beef with the Globe?
The guy is evidently a doctor of some sort. At least that's my impression. So instead of ranting about a second hand story, did you search The Globe for the original that was used for the article you referenced? Did it seem true and verifiable?
originally posted by: Domo1
Last fall, they bought a building lot for $1.1-million and are planning to build a house large enough for their family and a live-in nanny. But with a combined income of $360,000 ($450,000 when Ilsa returns to work) and an $800,000 mortgage, can they afford the builder’s $1-million price tag? Who will lend them the money?
This is one of the most irritating things I have ever read. This couple makes an insane amount of money, and the husband only works two days a week. One day at a clinic, the other at a University. The wife is a Dentist and on Maternity leave. The husband is currently making $300,000 a year working 2 freaking days a week. When the wife goes back to work she will be making $150,000 a year. Combined household income of $450,000 a year and they're bitching.
Monthly disbursements: Mortgage $3,800; property tax (both properties) $1,000; utilities $490; insurance $90; maintenance, garden $190; transportation $800; groceries $2,000; clothing $520; children’s activities $1,000; tuition $5,400; summer camp $600; child care $2,800; gifts, charitable $320; vacation, travel $2,000; dining, entertainment $200; sports, hobbies $200; miscellaneous (furniture, toys) $400; health insurance $50; cellphones $220; telecom, Internet $80; RRSP $3,000; professional associations $6,000. Total: $31,160
UPDATE II: The Globe corrected its correction. Eric now works "up to 80 hours a week," apparently.
originally posted by: Domo1
originally posted by: Bilk22
a reply to: Domo1
Man there are a lot of troll posts tonight.
?
Oh, because I've started a few threads? Ha! It's been awhile since I was called a troll. Feels good. I missed it.
originally posted by: Xtrozero
I'm not sure your beef other than you think that people in general should not live better than you can...
450k seems like a lot but lets break it down...
450k - 38% = 171k in taxes or 278k
278k - 25% retirement savings = 70k or 208k Some people actually want a retirement pass SS...
208k - a mortgage, lets say 5k a month, because some people do not want to live in an apartment at 900 per month their whole lives, so we are at 148k
160k - 10k per kid per year for a college savings for 3 kids puts us at 118k
10k a month for all other bills has us at -2000 on a credit card at the end of the year.
This all may seem crazy, but it is easy to spend. Double a house size in a high end area, 2 nice cars, like some nicer things in life, save for retirement, kids future and it is gone really quick.
I'm not sure your beef other than you think that people in general should not live better than you can...
450k - 38% = 171k in taxes or 278k
originally posted by: snypwsd
a reply to: Domo1
As some one who lives in that area I can say that Vancouver is the most expensive city to live in, in canada. A million dollar house there would be the same as buying a $200,000-$300,000 house anywhere else. Clothes,food, gas ect its all more expensive their.
You guys need to look at the whole picture before you roll your eyes. And like some one else said almost half there money gets taken buy our government.
Yeah that makes it true LOL Twitter heads. Man society is really in trouble. The Millennials are the walking zombies that are going to take over the Earth
originally posted by: Annee
a reply to: Bilk22
Oh please. "Eric and Ilsa" are everywhere.
Here's their twitter: mobile.twitter.com...