Would date a man who only makes $25/hour?

[Anonymous]

It’s really hard for me to date because I only make 25$ in this over priced economy. I can only save $400 per month and I’m almost 36. I’m currently in the process of training to be a class 3 driver where I should make around $30/hour, but that’s not guaranteed. Am I still datable?

Yes I would

No I wouldn’t

[TheRealPepperPotts]

OK, so some of the math people are mentioning isn't quite accurate. Your gross is $52,000, but then you have taxes, like your social security, federal and state taxes. That puts you at around $43k. So in reality, you'd be making about $20/hour net.

Now, the median home price is the US is about $450k. Median means the largest number of homes that fall within a similar price point. It's a better measure than the average home price because it excludes multi-million dollar properties from skewing the number higher.

If we take your income and put it into a housing affordability calculator with no debt, the current interest rates, and a down payment of $90,000 (20% of 450k), you can afford a $235k house (monthly payment around $1200). That's 35% of your take home. That 35% is just your house payment. It doesn't include health insurance, utilities, food, gas, etc. It also doesn't take into account the price differences in home insurances, which can affect your payment slightly.

That's the bad news. Now for some good news:

Each child you have gives you a significant tax return, to the tune of about $3200 per child per year. So, if you have three kids, you're looking at a return of around 10k come tax season, based on your income. That basically bring you back up to your $52k, but now you have the expense of kids.

With kids, you want to make sure whatever house you buy falls within a top-notch school district, the best you can afford. A better school district offers AP courses in high school, which an education insider informed me is what is a major factor in college admissions and scholarships. This saves you money in the long run.

Now, this is assuming you marry someone who doesn't also work and who wants to stay home during the early years. That saves you on childcare, which is a massive cost. But later, you'll want her to have some kind of employment that doesn't mess up your income bracket too much. This additional income can go toward paying down your shared mortgage as quickly as possible, and towards a shared retirement.

The problem is maintaining the relationship so that you don't have a mess like divorce ruining the long-term plan. Treat her like a princess, and don't let the relationship deteriorate. Get counseling and therapy before and after you marry so that you can establish a routine and a plan for dealing with conflicts before resentment builds up.

What I just laid out is the reality. Now, to answer your question: Yes, many women can and would, but finding a quality woman who can see the big picture is a challenge. You have a lot of competition, and women have a lot of options. But, you only need one good woman.

Best of luck to you!

[osmanthus]

I would say you're probably still dateable but it would be unwise to start a family. If you do have children, by chance, it would be best to adopt them out. Your financial portofolio wouldn't be able to withstand any financial dips when you have to focus on your survival.

[razelove]

You are, but with the expenses you're talking about that 25/hr would go a lot farther in a less expensive area, especially if you're paying down a house there.

Like 25/hr in a major city would be absolute garbage. Congrats, you're a shift manager at Wendy's. I've made 24/hr being in charge of some labs and it isn't great, but it's decent, and enough to support my family. I just live in rural/suburban Louisiana where the cost of living is low, and popular hobbies are hunting and fishing.

[DrPepper12]

Are you local or long distance?
$25 an hour should be sufficient but if $400 is all that's left you gotta reconsider expenses starting with rent/mortgage, cars, credit cards, food.

[NamerOfStars]

25 bucks an hour at 40 hours is $1,000 a week, or 52 grand a year. Anyone who that's not enough for had damn well better be pulling in more on their own.

[Dinklex3]

There are men dating that only make $17 an hour.
Doubt your wage is the reason why you can’t date.

[FunkyMonkee]

ONLY!! What the fuck did you want him to make, several hundred an hour? Holy fuck, $25 an hour is a fucking fortune!! And THAT'S not enough for you? YOU'RE A GOLDDIGER!! GO FUCK YOURSELF!!

[Mwolf]

It's not about the house you live in, the car you drove, the clothes you wear, or the income you make. He should want to date you for who you are as a person.

[LiamJHayden]

I wouldn't date a man under any circumstance, but your income is okay or terrible, depending upon where you live. You can buy 4+4 houses for under $200K in some places. In others that is a broom closet.

[electromagnetic]

Yes I would because in this economy, even having a job is a blessing.

[Flower7]

Stop trying to date gold diggers. 25 per hour is a lot.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

I have no problem dating, under 10$/hour, most of the time

[Nikki1989]

He could be unemployed for all I care.

[Massageman]

You are saving nearly $5,000 a year ($400 a month) which is a heck of a lot better than many out there!

[Anonymous]

That'd be roughly 52k a yr. That should be good enough for most women. If not, you don't need her man. And you're trying to do better that's always what women want to see. Seriously man, if that's not acceptable to her you don't need her.

[Babygirl_S]

Sure if he looks like this:

[A_Wild_Redhead]

There is nothing wrong with the income you make!

[Anonymous]

I'm sure someone would I mean I make $2.50 an hour and Nat rally I don't date

[avery58]

$25 an hour seems like a pretty decent wage to me

[Jmmmfi4]

UMM... THATS PRETTY GOOD BRO

[Anonymous]

Sure you do, buddy prove it

[verified]

No lol

[turanmert]

yes ı would