When did you realize you were affluent?
 

In 1976 my wife and I bought a brand new Toyota Corolla with our wedding money. It came with a radio and a heater.

Top That!

In 1969 I had a two bedroom apt. and paid $90.00 per month . Utilities averaged $30 per month. My salary was $650. per month. I was affluent.

The first time we could afford to buy a roll of 100 postage stamps like my husband's parents always had on hand, I felt we had become affluent.

Still waiting......

You beat me to it.

After graduating from college....married with 3 kids.....getting an offer from GE to join their prestigious Manufacturing Training Program....salary $7200 PER YEAR......$600 per month!

Katy bar the door we had arrived!!!!!!

Three kids and going to college. What drive and determination you had [have?].

I remember standing on line with my 3 kids and wife waiting on line in Disney world to see The Little Mermaid knowing that when the school year started I was the new media specialist in charge of all things non-print. I was daydreaming about all the new ideas I would introduce to the high school inspired by Disney. I even carried a notepad. That was the best moment of my life. I think about it from time to time.

When I went to the grocery and felt I didn't have to use a list. That was years after earning $33 a week on my first job. Before Taxes.

When I found I could pay to send my children to high quality private schools and colleges.

Probably anytime after I left my first job that paid $1.25/hour

Like some I married worked days and went to college nights. My first job paid $100 per week with a net of $80. Those beginning days were the best days of our lives all because of the promise of a wonderful future.

As to being affluent it was our belief that it wasn't only in how much you earned but more importantly how you managed it...utility for the dollar is critical.

When I graduated college and was hired by IBM making I think $6500 a year with good benefits. I thought I had made it and set a goal that if I could reach 10K a year I would be affluent. It took me less then 3 years.

I always had good jobs making good money before that as I got my master electrician license right out of high school and even had my own business during college. The difference was I now had a career and knew I could go places once I was working for a large company.

When my parents bought me a pair of jeans that I didn't have to roll the pants legs up. I knew we were blessed from then on.

When the jury said "not guilty".

How Dare You!!!
 

Oh, sorry-thought you said effluent.

I know what you mean. All me and my sybs labels said IRREG. We thought it was a brand.