This is a seriously braggy thread.

[naeljun]

High five to you!!! That's awesome. I know how you feel. I don't gross 6 figures but I do pretty damn well for myself. There are times that funds are a little tight but it's just because I love to spend money. MM board would eat me alive. LOL

[gault]

My jaw just dropped. Holy crap, six figures!! That is huge! You should be so proud of yourself!

*mopes about piddly non-profit annual wage*

[starrieskies]

Brag away!! You have worked hard and you deserve it!

[gault]

Mar 21, 2014 12:12:03 GMT -5 chalupa said:

Mar 21, 2014 12:10:59 GMT -5 gault said:

My jaw just dropped. Holy crap, six figures!! That is huge! You should be so proud of yourself!

*mopes about piddly non-profit annual wage*

Non-profit employee here, too. Our "merit raises" are limited to 2.8%, max

It's so sad, isn't it?  Same with us. I'd also be making at least 5 grand more if I had went with a for-profit company. Which for me is a TON of money.

Sorry mp, hijacking your post with complaining! You are amazing!

[prettyinpearls]

I want to “like” your post 100x. So happy for you. Enjoy this feeling, you deserve it!!! I’m not even jealous of your six figure income because you live in CA and I live in MI, yo. It’s all relative!

[peppermint]

This is awesome and totally brag worthy. Congrats on your hard work!

[sweetchix]

Totally awesome mp!

[btay]

That is awesome! Congrats on being amazing

[btay]

andplusalso, is your company hiring?

[llh0211]

Aw, this is so awesome! I love that you are doing so well! Way to go, mp!

[prettipenny]

That is great, you deserve to brag!!

[btay]

Mar 21, 2014 12:34:25 GMT -5 mp said:

Mar 21, 2014 12:33:06 GMT -5 btay said:

andplusalso, is your company hiring?

What field are you in? PM me if you want.

 I currently work for an insurance company but my degree is in psychology.  Also I live in MN so probably not practical, but a girl can dream

[sharic]

You have every right to brag, but in all reality, you are not bragging, you are just proud of how far you've come! I am very happy for you, this is huge!

My dad told all of us, 'just get your degree so that you always have options and are never stuck.' I've never appreciated that advice more than when I was going through my divorce. (Not that a piece of paper is the end all be all, but it certainly helped me).

[Wanderista]

Congrats, MP!

[naeljun]

mp - moving this time has made me realize how much stuff I have that I don't really need. I think I do, but I don't. I'm moving into a place with tiny closets. I am donating so much stuff this weekend. I am hoping that this will also prevent me from overbuying too.

[Deleted]

Congrats! I think you should be proud of yourself!

I agree it's a great feeling not to need a spouse to be in good shape financially. I have a long way to go before I'd be "MM approved" too but I'm so thankful finances were not a barrier to starting over.

[udscoobychick]

Big congrats, mp! I am looking forward to the day when I break 6 figures!

[Deleted]

That's really great, mp! Congrats.

[whattheheck]

You rock! As impressed as I am by your work/financial success (and I am pretty darn impressed!) I am equally impressed by your self-confidence, courage, and strength it did to make that move to LA. Picking up and moving is no small feat. Way to go!

[pantsoffdanceoff]

This is awesome!!! Congratulations!

You are now my divorce-speration!

[glitzyglow]

Congrats mp! I'm so happy and proud of you!

[harleysnhorses]

Congrats and you should "brag" you DESERVE IT!!!!

[dreamcrisp1]

I am so happy for you. You absolutely deserve it. This is SO awesome!

[doriswe]

That's freaking awesome, mp!!!

[achase123]

Mar 21, 2014 12:06:18 GMT -5 mp said:

So, don't read further if you can't be happy for me.

I have nowhere to go to brag about this shit, so I am doing it here.

It was nearly two years ago that my exH moved out. Financially, I was doing ok - I could cover my bills and had fun money ... but 6 months after my ex moved out, I was given a promotion and a significant raise. Ya!

Then last year I moved out to LA - coming up on a year ago - and my income went up again. (Well, it's LA - cost of living and all that.)

With my COLA raise this year ... 2014 will be the first year I gross 6 figures.

I live in the outskirts of LA - which means it's not like it's cheap to live here. So, I am not exactly rolling it in. BUT... I am looking at the past 2 years and I have come SO FAR. I am so proud of myself. I am so happy that I was able to leave a shitty marriage and not have to worry about taking care of myself. It's a very empowering feeling - and it makes me a little giddy and I just don't know who to share it with.

This is awesome!!!! Good for you!!!

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

That's seriously amazing, mp. You should be really proud of yourself!

[les]

You have so much to be proud of! I think people, especially women, should acknowledge their accomplishments publicly more often. It's nice to see you share yours here.

[runs4qs]

That is amazing! Congratulations

[idahome]

This is awesome news and totally brag worthy! Enjoy your success...and go buy something fun!

[Deleted]

This is wonderful!  Isn't it a great thing to be able to support yourself and know that you can do it with or without a guy??  I thank my parents for pushing the importance of education so I, too am in your boat.