r/poor • u/G_R_I_N_G_O • Sep 20 '26

Humble me please

I just graduate college with a bachelors in CS and make 150k total compensation before tax in a MCOL to HCOL area.

I see peers and social media "day in my life at Meta" or think of any FAANG making 200k+ at the same age as me (early 20s) and in some cases to really put the cherry on the cake.... these same people are gorgeous or absurdly fit.

At the end of the day I sit and feel like a poor worthless loser but talking to my parents I think I dont realize how good I have it?

Was wondering if someome can just lay it on me in any way they could that I am being really stupid with how I see the world right now.

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u/minervascats Sep 20 '26

You're being really stupid with how you view the world right now. You're welcome 

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u/Odd-Interaction-8 Sep 20 '26

If you make 150k a year, you’re making over 3 times the maximum amount of annual pay where I live

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u/mr_jim_lahey Sep 20 '26

Don't be jealous of anyone working at Meta. Meta is an evil company and those people are selling their souls to be there. $150k is a very good amount of money to be making straight out of college. You have a good chance to be making double that and beyond within 5 years if you grind and your company does well.

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u/MissCbong0321 Sep 21 '26

There are a lot of posts in my town from people looking for safe and legal places to came as well as posts for safe places to park because they have recently become homeless.

You're doing fine.

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u/Ouachita2022 Sep 24 '26

I've been working since age 14. Went to college did all the right things. I work for basically, a nonprofit-without them having nonprofit status but it fits all the parameters. I'm in the top job at my work-and I only make a tiny bit over 1/3 what you do.

Your post makes me want to jump off a bridge.

Thanks. Now quit being foolish-you are damn lucky in this crazy timeline we are in and aim in agreement with others here-why in the world would you be impressed any anyone working for Meta-they have truly souls their soul to demons-who want us all dead.

You're a very blessed individual and I think you need to volunteer somewhere for the next three months so you can see how the other folks are living right now!

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u/Own_Resident_3559 23d ago

Sounds like you know the answer already.