Chicky Finance

Discovering what it takes to say "NO" to spending "YES" to saving

PROGRESS

Hello everyone! Welcome to Chicky Finance! I started this blog in mid January after reading several PF blogs; I got so motivated that I decided to share my "not so smart" mistakes and hope that someone else can learn from my miscalculations at the same time witness my journey of becoming debt free! More

DEBT-O-METER

CC Start 1/12/08: $25,970

CC Debt 11/15/2008:$16,450
Car Loan Start: $27,540
Car Loan 11/15/08: $18,434
IRS: $5000
Current IRS:$4,900
Thanks God no Student Loan!

Juicy News about…

I have great news! I GOT the JOB! The one I went to million interviews. I am really really excited about the whole thing. I think this job will be challenging but at the same time very rewarding for the future of my career. I gave my resignation today and I will be starting the new position on Oct 1st. The exit interview was smooth, my manager was upset because he said he is loosing “valuable, terrific” employee. :)

Let’s talk about money now! My base salary will be $51K + “guaranteed” 8,000 minimum annual bonus! What do ya think? I will be making $19K more than what I am making right now. Yay! I also put together a chart to see my salary progress since I’ve come to USA as an immigrant in 2002 with little to no English. I was making $8/hr working fulltime and going school full time at the same time. Six years later here I am and the whole picture is different. Brighter and happier..I hope that inspires some of you who struggles in life but never give up...

22 comments:

  1. Mrs. Accountability said...
     

    Chicky, this is so FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations!!!

  2. Mama Bear said...
     

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    That is SO awesome - I'm so excited for you - what a HUGE pay leap!

    Good for you!!

  3. Dolly Iris said...
     

    Yay! I am SOOOO happy for you. Congratulations on the new job AND on the huge pay raise. Way to go!!!

  4. Toxic Money said...
     

    Congrats!!! Good luck in your new job!

  5. 1MansMoney said...
     

    Wow, great job Chicky (pun intended). $19,000 is an amazing increase in income.

    -1MansMoney

  6. Cassie said...
     

    That is such great news! CONGRATS!!

  7. Lizy said...
     

    Yeahhhh I knew it!! Congrats Chicky..

  8. Sallie's Niece said...
     

    OMG so happy for you, congratulations! I hope you love the new job and are proud of all you accomplished! Wow!

  9. smartypantsmoney said...
     

    Oh, Chicky, congratulations! I am so happy for you. You are an inspiration!

  10. asgreen said...
     

    Congrats! And what an incredible pay raise. You are going to be able to pay your debt down at such a faster rate now. You'll be debt free before you know it!

  11. Lisa said...
     

    Good For You!!!!! Congrats!!!
    Your debt will disappear in no time!

    Lisa
    Cents To Save

  12. Midwest Chick said...
     

    Congrats on the new job!! I can't wait to hear how it goes once you start. It's great that your income is increasing so much in such a short time period.

  13. Shtinkykat said...
     

    I'm glad to hear that there are companies still hiring. The best part of this news is that your current employer appreciates you and will miss you. Congratulations.

  14. SingleGuyMoney said...
     

    Congratulations Chicky!

  15. Budget Mama said...
     

    Hey Chicky! Congratulations on the new job! I am so glad you got that job. Good for you. And look at your salary growth chart. Very impressive. Congrats again!

  16. Indian Thoughts said...
     

    congrats :)

  17. J. Money said...
     

    You = Awesome! Keep it up girl :) Btw, when we going out to celebrate now?! haha..

  18. Mare said...
     

    Congratulations Chicky!!!! That's awesome!!! And that salary chart! WOW - you must be so proud of yourself!

  19. Zombie Money said...
     

    Congrats! :)

  20. Doctor S said...
     

    OOOOWIEE Congrats on the new job and good for you chicky!! Making big time moves miss! Keep up the good work

  21. My Crazy Debt said...
     

    Wow Chicky that's quite a raise! Good for you for going after that job and landing it!

  22. Escape Brooklyn said...
     

    Wow, what great news - congrats! You are so inspiring!

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