A Software Developer Who Finally 'Escaped Retail Hell' Says They Finally Hit Six Figures But Feel Poorer Than Ever

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A Software Developer Who Finally 'Escaped Retail Hell' Says They Finally Hit Six Figures But Feel Poorer Than Ever—'I Thought I'd Feel Rich'

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After years in low-paying retail, a Reddit user recently landed a software development job with a $105,000 salary. But instead of feeling relief or success, they’re overwhelmed by financial anxiety.
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“Just hit $105K salary (software dev, finally escaped retail…

This story appeared on benzinga.com, 2025-06-08 10:31:13.