What I Spent This Week as an Area Marketing Manager and Business Owner Making $33K

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Monthly Take-Home Pay (after tax): €2,300 ($2,599)

Do you share expenses with someone?: No  

What is your overall monthly budget?

• ‍‍Rent / investment contribution: 40%
• Bills: 10%
• Investment: 20%
• Transport: 20%
• Groceries & Essentials: 10%  

Amount left each month after essentials (to spend, save or invest): €200 ($226)

Dependents (if any): None

My Relationship with Money

Growing up, did your parents or guardians educate you around money?

Not at all.

What was your first job and why did you get it?

My first job was product manager and communication consultant, since then I stayed consultant for different school and I quit my major job to become area manager. Travelling more, gaining more money and having more responsibilities.

Did you worry about money growing up?

Not at all, it wasn't a topic at home.

At what age did you become financially responsible for yourself and do you have a financial safety net?

16, when I started my studies.

Do you worry about money now?

No, even it was the case before because I am living alone for years and everything is way more expensive in the time.  

What is your biggest money regret?

Not having invested before, and never been introduced by my parents regarding those financial topics.

What financial goals are you working towards?

Stop working at 50 years old, which means having enough houses, money and investments that allow me to do so!  

Who is your financial role model (if any), and why?‍

My grandmother was one, because she introduced my to the very basic of investments.

Reflections on My Spending Habits:

I spend a lot with me friend this week, but that's ok because next week I m travelling with my clients so I wouldn't see my friend and I will save my money because the company is paying.

What I Spent in a Week

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Day 1: Monday – €250 ($283)

• €50 ($57) — On Monday I went in the super market spending 50€ to buy the regular stuff I eat.  
• €200 ($226) — And then I bought myself second hand clothes on vinted for an amount of 200€.   ‍

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Day 2: Tuesday – €40 ($45)

• €40 ($45) — I went in a restaurant with colleagues during lunch time for 40€ and it was so so expensive!  

Day 3: Wednesday – €45 ($51)

• €45 ($51) — I went to a pilate class with friends for 45€ with a matcha at the end of the class, and that was so hard but so fun at the same time   ‍

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Day 4: Thursday – €0 ($0)

• €0 ($0) — I didn't spend any money this day   ‍

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‍Day 5: Friday – €60 ($68)

• €60 ($68) — I went in a night club with friends, partying and celebrating together for 60€ each   ‍

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Day 6: Saturday – €50 ($57)

• €50 ($57) — I went shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables in a close market near my home for me to cook with incredible products during the week for 50€   ‍

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Day 7: Sunday – €30 ($34)

• €30 ($34) — On Sunday I went in a brunch with a friend in strasbourg for 30€  

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Total Weekly Spend: €475 ($537)

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