She's On The Money MONEY DIARIES: Managing Money With ADHD & Anxiety
Nov 5, 2023
A money diarist with ADHD and anxiety shares her journey of overcoming financial anxieties and impulsive purchases. She discusses the impact of her mom's financial habits, her experience working in a superannuation contact center, and the importance of personal contributions to superannuation. The speaker also talks about managing personal debts, the benefits of saving, and reflects on their progress and aspirations for financial freedom.
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Parents' Financial Influences
- Money Diary's mom bought out her dad from their house after they split when she was nine.
- Her parents have very different financial habits: her mom is conservative while her dad is a spender.
Superannuation Experience
- Money Diaries worked in superannuation for almost four years, starting just before turning 19.
- She worked in contact centers, gaining extensive knowledge and eventually training others.
Career Change
- Money Diaries quit her superannuation job due to mental health and now works as a studio coordinator at a Pilates studio.
- She earns around $30/hour during the week and $35/hour on weekends, significantly less than her previous $75,000 annual salary.