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The average Andandtech'er

StartingLine

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Based on peoples posts how do you see the average Anandtech'er? For me, it seems like each person here is very successful or at least 'boosts' themselves a bit, I dont find it uncommon to see the following based on many many threads on the topics listed

Salary
minimum of 80k

Retirement
At least 15% in 401k and another 10% in other investments

Credit Score
At least 750

Live paycheck to paycheck?

No, at least 6 months of disposable income saved at any time

Hours worked per week

40-45

Hours of sleep needed

6, any more than 6 and they are actually more tired, never 8 hours


Either we have a lot of very successful people here or we have quite a few exaggerators, what do you guys think ;). Feel free to post your own ammendums!
 

clamum

Lifer
Feb 13, 2003
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I'm sure there's some quite successful people here but a lot just seem to talk sh!t.
 

K1052

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Aug 21, 2003
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yea but only 1 in 10 is getting laid by something other than Ms. Rosie Palm
 

MikeyLSU

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well also, you have to realize the guy pulling in $25K a year is not going to boast that in every thread.
 

StartingLine

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Originally posted by: K1052
yea but only 1 in 10 is getting laid by something other than Ms. Rosie Palm

Certainly not! If you move over to love and relationships I believe the poll for the average amount of partners so far is at least 5 if not closer to 10 good sir!
 

TraumaRN

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Jun 5, 2005
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Well....I only make 55K a year...and my credit score is not 750 but in the low 700s, I'm only putting like 7% in my retirement fund as of today. I have about 1-2 months of disposable income and I work about 48 hours a week on average and get about 7 hours of sleep a night.

Guess I'm an less than average ATOTer :p
 

ognabor

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Jun 6, 2007
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Originally posted by: Electric Amish
The only thing I match is the 40-45 hours of work.

im not quite paycheck to paycheck, but i dont have 6 months saved income either...

also my credit score is absolute pants.
 

waggy

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Dec 14, 2000
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Originally posted by: MikeyLSU
well also, you have to realize the guy pulling in $25K a year is not going to boast that in every thread.

sniff. i would like to make $25k a year! =) though i am married and get sex whenever the wife lets me.

 

TXHokie

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Nov 16, 1999
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I live paycheck to paycheck and Rosie and I broke up years ago but she still visits once in a while :)
 

halik

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I'm little over average - 23years old, 6fig salary, virtually no 401K, working 60hrs a week and sleep around 7hrs a week.

I've got cash tied up in my car and bike, otherwise the savings would be around 10-15K?
 

pontifex

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Dec 5, 2000
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$33k a year, 40 hours a week, 7-8 hours of sleep, about $6k in the bank, forget my credit score but its over 700.
 

Xavier434

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Originally posted by: StartingLine
Salary
minimum of 80k

Retirement
At least 15% in 401k and another 10% in other investments

Credit Score
At least 750

Live paycheck to paycheck?

No, at least 6 months of disposable income saved at any time

Hours worked per week

40-45

Hours of sleep needed

6, any more than 6 and they are actually more tired, never 8 hours

Let's see...no, no, close, yes, less, yes

I am only 2 years into my career though so hopefully I can join the successful club soon :D

 

nageov3t

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Feb 18, 2004
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basing it on people's posts?

I'd go with 100K+ yearly salaries, millions put aside already for retirement, and a super model-hot girlfriend/wife.
 

SoulAssassin

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Originally posted by: halik
I'm little over average - 23years old, 6fig salary, virtually no 401K, working 60hrs a week and sleep around 7hrs a week.

I've got cash tied up in my car and bike, otherwise the savings would be around 10-15K?

You need to start maxing our your 401k asap.
 

Skacer

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Salary: 60K
Retirement: None
Credit Score: None/Unknown (Had to put $100 down to buy a cell phone)
Live paycheck to paycheck: No
Disposable income: 3+ years
Hours worked per week: 50-55
Hours of sleep needed: 8, but I make most of it up on the weekend since I don't have a life.

There you go.
 

crystal

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Originally posted by: halik
I'm little over average - 23years old, 6fig salary, virtually no 401K, working 60hrs a week and sleep around 7hrs a week.

I've got cash tied up in my car and bike, otherwise the savings would be around 10-15K?

7hrs a week or 7 hrs a day? I would drop dead if I only get 1 hr of sleep per day.