I'm sorry to pour out my heart here but I feel so lucky or amazed at what has happened to me in the past 9 months.
9-12 months ago I felt depressed from working my butt off in a job that was going nowhere with employers who didn't appreciate the work I was doing for them; earning $35,000 for the past 4 years with 2 small pay increases over that time; wondering if I was ever going to move on to a better job & a better life! I ended up quitting as I could no longer put up with the stress, pressure & heavy workload & not feeling appreciated; both emotionally & financially.
I had no job to go to; but found the job of my dreams 2 weeks later (which I still have) & have seen my income soar instantly to around $50,000 & will make around $67,000 for the year to date in September.
I bought my first IP in late March for $4,500 over asking price for $192,500 for around 15% under market using some equity from my existing PPOR; now valued conservatively by bank valuer at $220,000 3 months later (present time).
Only 6 weeks after I settled on the first IP above; using equity again & some cash I bought my 2nd IP in the same complex (I'd always wanted to buy this unit) & paid full price of $160,000 around 15% again below market price, & I just received Full Finance Approval on it!!!
I had tears flowing 3 nights ago; amazed at how my life has completely turned around in the past 9 months. Being around 3 positive & very supportive & encouraging/appreciative bosses at work (to whom all walk the talk with their own financial successes) as well as being on this forum has made a big difference as it's OPENED MY EYES TO SEE WHAT IS POSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE in life. I'm in tears just now writing this as I'm still amazed at what I've accomplished so far.
Being at my old job around a lot of negativity - I believed for a long time that I wasn't worth much.
Many thanks for listening. All the best to everyone!
9-12 months ago I felt depressed from working my butt off in a job that was going nowhere with employers who didn't appreciate the work I was doing for them; earning $35,000 for the past 4 years with 2 small pay increases over that time; wondering if I was ever going to move on to a better job & a better life! I ended up quitting as I could no longer put up with the stress, pressure & heavy workload & not feeling appreciated; both emotionally & financially.
I had no job to go to; but found the job of my dreams 2 weeks later (which I still have) & have seen my income soar instantly to around $50,000 & will make around $67,000 for the year to date in September.
I bought my first IP in late March for $4,500 over asking price for $192,500 for around 15% under market using some equity from my existing PPOR; now valued conservatively by bank valuer at $220,000 3 months later (present time).
Only 6 weeks after I settled on the first IP above; using equity again & some cash I bought my 2nd IP in the same complex (I'd always wanted to buy this unit) & paid full price of $160,000 around 15% again below market price, & I just received Full Finance Approval on it!!!
I had tears flowing 3 nights ago; amazed at how my life has completely turned around in the past 9 months. Being around 3 positive & very supportive & encouraging/appreciative bosses at work (to whom all walk the talk with their own financial successes) as well as being on this forum has made a big difference as it's OPENED MY EYES TO SEE WHAT IS POSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE in life. I'm in tears just now writing this as I'm still amazed at what I've accomplished so far.
Being at my old job around a lot of negativity - I believed for a long time that I wasn't worth much.
Many thanks for listening. All the best to everyone!
