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Old 01-11-2010, 10:12 PM
 
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Do people think that 175K a year is enough to live rather comfortably on Maui?

I know it's a good amount of money on the Mainland...but on Maui... doesn't sound like alot.

I'm just curious to see what type of lifestyle on Maui that salary would afford.
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Old 01-12-2010, 12:17 AM
 
Location: Hawaii-Puna District
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Just fine.
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Old 01-12-2010, 01:07 AM
 
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ditto
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Old 01-12-2010, 02:14 AM
 
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yes!

Last edited by 7th generation; 01-12-2010 at 08:39 AM.. Reason: please watch your language. thanks.
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Old 01-12-2010, 02:35 PM
 
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Default is 175 k enough

i have to laff over this move

no its not enough if your bills are 180 k a year ...

buy a 4.5 million dollar home in wailea..

with monthly ..tax ..electric.. upkeep etc ...

personal assistants cost a lot each month

with food costs ..3.73 a gallon for gas

cases of wine or other fine beverages will run into thousands each week

i have known persons of wealth who have spent lots of money on their personal medicines..

hey viscious you might even end up working the late shift at mickey d to make ends meet..

i have a solution ...

find a great charity

you will find out how much richer your life will be ..

xstonedrocker
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Old 01-12-2010, 04:59 PM
 
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Trust me, I have friends who are making 300-400K a year...and still it's not "enough". I just figured Maui is a rather expensive place to live compared to going somewhere like... North Dakota.
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Old 01-12-2010, 05:15 PM
 
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On a more serious note, I'd say it really depends. It depends upon your debts, your habits, and your preferences. I can see how many would find the question laughable, but you are quite correct, it is completely possible to burn through that and more and not find your quality of life significantly higher than on the mainland. Certainly, people move here with less and make do with less, but a lot depends upon what you're used to.

I will venture to say that it costs significantly more to try to replicate a mainland lifestyle here. The details are debatable about not-paying-for-heat, but you are likely to pay a lot more -- all year -- to stay cool if you are accustomed to A/C, for example. The pluses and minuses don't always balance to your financial favor, and a lot will depend upon how you acclimate to island life and what you can learn (or what you prefer) to do without.

I don't mean to sound negative, but those of us who are regulars here have read the travails of people who've vacationed here and found it paradise, only to move here and find it didn't agree with their day-to-day expectations. I hope you find it agreeable; we need all the good healthcare help we can get.

Best of luck.
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Old 01-12-2010, 06:47 PM
 
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I'm surprised that there is a dearth of healthcare professionals on Maui... I would think that more people would want to move out there. But I guess it is pretty isolated... both in terms of family and professional growth, etc.

Thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to taking care of people on the island.
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Old 01-13-2010, 12:00 AM
 
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There are not many people to begin with on Maui... It doesn't take many healthcare professionals to take care of them.
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Old 01-13-2010, 12:26 AM
 
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dearth = inadequate supply, scarcity, lack

dearth of healthcare professionals on Maui? Huh? Double huh? !

The economy is so bad, everyone's hours are getting cut. Including healthcare. Many health care professionals can't work enough hours to pay bills.

Problems making 175K... can I please have your problems? If your biggest problem is that you can't afford a house on the beach, and you have to settle for a house 100 yards away from the beach, can I please be you?
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