The above quote demonstrates a capacity for elementary maths of 30 years x 145K per year, but not elementary common sense that OP wasn't making 145K each of those years from year 1, nor that OP stashed all that cash and somehow lived for 30 years miraculously without using any of it. Retire already from this argument!
Precisely. I know from personal experience that 25 years ago I was making $30K as an entry level developer, and it took many years to work my way up to where I'm at, and, by the way, had 6 children, many expenses, experienced some adversities, etc. I would imagine that the average salary over the 30 years would be more like $75K-$80K, and then you factor taxes into that, and living expenses, which vary depending on the part of the country you live in, how many children you have, other issues you might face (things breaking). One tiny example is that I've had to get a new washer-dryer set every 4 years. With all our kids, the thing is constantly running. I was able to make basic repairs, of course, but then the main computer board would fry, and the cost of just the part was 80% of a new one. I've also had lots of issues with cars, things like my furnace, a/c, roof, etc. ... all the while dealing with very large food expenditures, etc.
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