Would you say your standard of living is better or worse now (2008) than it was five years ago (2003)?

[boo boo 1]

Better, been working for the same company since 1999..was working in the office, but company sent me home to work in 2002 and I have been telecommuting since. I like that, but then the opportunity for advancement is rare when you work at home....so I have been in the same position for more years then I wish.

[Ms. Squirrel 11]

My salary doubled in the last five years (and I made good money even back then). But I have the feeling that I am doing worse and have less money.

Everything got so expensive. But I guess it's also me spending more money, because I have more. Gas prices don't affect me, since I don't drive. Still, food got more expensive because of the gas prices. I spend about €200 on food each week and I don't eat like a pig. Just groceries, lunch at work and maybe dinner in a restaurant about twice a week.

Also electricity prices went up a lot. I pay double of what I paid five years ago.

[mendeleev 68]

Five years ago I was separated and my ex was getting 70% of my income. I've cut that to 10% of income(divorced her, son grew up, and I got a better job) and goes to zero this fall.

So I'd say I have special circumstances.

I look forward to quitting state-enforced economic polygamy and to be financially faithful to my wife.

Edited June 14, 2008 by novotul

[Gallowglass 0]

Much better. My salary has doubled.

[Tarumba 9]

5 years ago I was my very generous parents' daughter, nothing more.

Now I have to actually be productive! (ppppfffffff!!)

[redglasses 1]

Better.

I was in college 5 years ago.

[Sonshyne 2]

Better

Working at the same job but higher postion salary almost doubled!!

Bigger house and loving husband

[Y's_habibitk 2]

WAY Better. 5 years ago I was 25 and just starting out in the field Im in now.

Alot can happen in 5 years, wow! I inceased my salary by almost 40% in 5 years. hmm (dorking out with calculator)

:feeling pretty good about self now:

Five years ago I was separated and my ex was getting 70% of my income. I've cut that to 10% of income(divorced her, son grew up, and I got a better job) and goes to zero this fall.

So I'd say I have special circumstances.

I look forward to quitting state-enforced economic polygamy and to be financially faithful to my wife.

LOL