How are you able to afford Hermes bags?

[papertiger]

Just to remind everyone that this thread is 12 years old from OP to this message.

Take part in the poll if you like, but be advised the OP may have evaluated how people afford their Hermes.

 

[BagShoeLover]

You have great advices here.
I agree with pas de cheval and ouija board...
It take enormous amount of sacrifice to be in the medical field. The rewards are there but it takes time...

 

[Pepper]

^^ita.

 

[LilTiffany]

^^ littlepea, without answering your question directly (I can understand your curiosity), may I direct you to search for a thread in the past that discussed the H forummers' professions. That will give you a clue.

I, was not gifted a Hermes orange box when I was born. Although my children were!!!!!!! Lucky pigs.

"lucky pigs" - LOL!!!!!! mrs. sparkles may i feed from their same trough?

OP - you sound like a perfectly sweet girl who was innocently asking a question many people wonder. To be honest, it took me 2 years to figure out the search function (it's kinda sad) so don't worry about knowing about it!

I'm in my mid-20's, working in finance, and although I technically have enough saved for a Birkin (and toooootally dreaming of it) I'm working hard to convince myself that I should keep my money saved to buy a house. I hafta admit I'm not in my job/field of choice...and my parents did the same teaching me that although money won't make your life problem-free having it reduces many stresses of life.

As much as I want to say follow your heart & live the dream, I'm going to be the one that says find a job/career that you like (even though you may not love it) and that will allow you to live comfortably. I think that all jobs have their goods and bads, and as long as it's a job that's at least 50/50 good & bad and let's you live comfortably you'll be alright. I don't wake up every morning saying "Yippy! Off to work today!" But for as many times I dislike my work I also like it, like the people that I work with and take comfort in knowing that money stresses won't be a big issue for me in the future. BTW - pediatrician was my ideal future until I realized I wasn't extremely great at science.

I don't think your choice has to be extreme either way - choose something that you'll be able to do day-to-day without thinking "my life sucks" and that will keep you stable financially. You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders so I have no worries about you.:okay:

 

[ivygirl]

I agree with the majority of posts (stopped reading after the second page). Lots of doctors will tell you not to do it for the money (in fact if that is your primary reason I would strongly advise not going into it!). This is such a huge misconception about the field of medicine. Med school is very expensive and not many doctors start off making tons of money (relative to the average doctor in his/her field). It's also not a path for people who want to be instantly gratified. If you do want a career that can put you in a comfortable position to buy luxury goods, pursue consulting or investment banking.

 

[Julide]

I agree with the majority of posts (stopped reading after the second page). Lots of doctors will tell you not to do it for the money. This is such a huge misconception about the field of medicine. If you do want a career that can put you in a comfortable position to buy luxury goods, get into consulting/finance!

Yes but that's a lot of hard work and years of experience before you get to that point. You need to have passion and drive for that to work out!

 

[ivygirl]

Yes but that's a lot of hard work and years of experience before you get to that point. You need to have passion and drive for that to work out!

Several of my friends are making six-figures straight out of college in finance.

 

[Julide]

Several of my friends are making six-figures straight out of college in finance.

Sorry:shame:I was talking about consulting!!!
Wow! Congrats to your friends to be doing so well at a young age!!!

 

[India]

My godson was urged to go to med school - his grandfather was a physician. He loved photography and applied to the Univ of Rochester for a Masters degree. He loved it - did very well, but after getting his degree, he realized that he also liked a comfortable lifestyle (he grew up in a relatively affluent home, private schools etc), so he decided that photography made a great hobby and stress-reducer for a doctor and so he went to med school. Sometimes one can have both - remember, Winston Churchill was also a week-end painter and quite a good one at that. It doesn't have to be all or nothing.

Where a husband is concerned, again, I don't think it's all or nothing. I do NOT believe in marrying a man one doesn't love for money - a HUGE mistake, but just be sure that any man you fall in love with, shares your values and ambitions. On the other hand, if one hangs out with people who are ambitious, you may well fall in love with a man who will provide you with financial security.

A question I do have is why you are attending a community college? Are you not a strong student? If that is the case, then med school may not be an option. Getting into a really good 4-year university should be your first goal - it will offer you the most options.

 

[cowbelle]

LittlePea, when I was your age I knew that I did not have a "calling" to a particular field. I also knew that I preferred to maintain a basic standard of living and did not want to have to worry about paying bills. So I went off to university to learn a practical trade and I majored in accounting, became a CPA, did not enjoy the work but I did enjoy spending the paychecks. Met my husband at my first job. He was also a CPA. He got into finance, discovered he was good at it. I quit my job and raise the kids. I love my life. For me, having a practical and realistic plan was the right way to go. I did not have a passion, so I learned a trade. It paid the bills until my husbands career took over. Best of luck to you.

 

[ken-doll]

Several of my friends are making six-figures straight out of college in finance.

Which department? Lucky them!!!

Which Ivy did you go to? I went to one too

 

[valencia]

As much as I want to say follow your heart & live the dream, I'm going to be the one that says find a job/career that you like (even though you may not love it) and that will allow you to live comfortably. I think that all jobs have their goods and bads, and as long as it's a job that's at least 50/50 good & bad and let's you live comfortably you'll be alright. I don't wake up every morning saying "Yippy! Off to work today!" But for as many times I dislike my work I also like it, like the people that I work with and take comfort in knowing that money stresses won't be a big issue for me in the future.

I agree with LilTiffany. While one hopes to be able to make a living from something they love to do, chances are that may not be possible. So I agree that it's a good idea to think about not only what you love to do, but also what you enjoy doing and are willing to do.

On the marriage front, ITA agree that marrying for money is not the best way to go. While marriages based on finances can last, the people that are apart of them always seem older and unhappy - almost like the weight is bringing them down despite all the material goods.

I guess the main thing is to enjoy and experience life to the fullest while you are young. Try different jobs, meet all kinds of people, travel the world. These things will stay with you all your life - even longer than an Hermes bag.

 

[Pepper]

My godson was urged to go to med school - his grandfather was a physician. He loved photography and applied to the Univ of Rochester for a Masters degree. He loved it - did very well, but after getting his degree, he realized that he also liked a comfortable lifestyle (he grew up in a relatively affluent home, private schools etc), so he decided that photography made a great hobby and stress-reducer for a doctor and so he went to med school. Sometimes one can have both - remember, Winston Churchill was also a week-end painter and quite a good one at that. It doesn't have to be all or nothing.

Where a husband is concerned, again, I don't think it's all or nothing. I do NOT believe in marrying a man one doesn't love for money - a HUGE mistake, but just be sure that any man you fall in love with, shares your values and ambitions. On the other hand, if one hangs out with people who are ambitious, you may well fall in love with a man who will provide you with financial security.

A question I do have is why you are attending a community college? Are you not a strong student? If that is the case, then med school may not be an option. Getting into a really good 4-year university should be your first goal - it will offer you the most options.

Very wise words!!

 

[Babi]

Myself, I was born, and married into priorities and common sense.

I never considered designer things in college. Only once I was out of school, working ridiculously hard, having saved, taken care of myself and my future path, did I ever wander into designer departments. At all! And even then, I was closer to thirty. Oh, I dressed well (I went to art school too) and took care of myself, but I barely considered Coach, much less Hermes. But you know what I did do?

I traveled. I took my discretionary money, and I did and saw great things. I explored! Now, a bit older, settled into a life, family, and career, it isn't so easy to see the world now but I feel like I already did, and I discovered myself along the way.

Before you find Hermes, Chanel, and the rest, find yourself. And don't stop looking until you and your soul are dear old friends. Then, find a career. And a guy. A home. A family.

Somewhere along the way. Hermes or Chanel... or Jimmy Choo, whatever... will find YOU. At 18, you're in no rush. Take life for what it's worth! And what it's worth to you is priceless.

Curiosity is good - use it to discover new countries, religions, art and beauty. Trust me, you'll see yourself, and what you want to do... along the way.

Looove this post!

 

[sweetneet]

Myself, I was born, and married into priorities and common sense.

I never considered designer things in college. Only once I was out of school, working ridiculously hard, having saved, taken care of myself and my future path, did I ever wander into designer departments. At all! And even then, I was closer to thirty. Oh, I dressed well (I went to art school too) and took care of myself, but I barely considered Coach, much less Hermes. But you know what I did do?

I traveled. I took my discretionary money, and I did and saw great things. I explored! Now, a bit older, settled into a life, family, and career, it isn't so easy to see the world now but I feel like I already did, and I discovered myself along the way.

Before you find Hermes, Chanel, and the rest, find yourself. And don't stop looking until you and your soul are dear old friends. Then, find a career. And a guy. A home. A family.

Somewhere along the way. Hermes or Chanel... or Jimmy Choo, whatever... will find YOU. At 18, you're in no rush. Take life for what it's worth! And what it's worth to you is priceless.

Curiosity is good - use it to discover new countries, religions, art and beauty. Trust me, you'll see yourself, and what you want to do... along the way.

this is one of the best posts i've ever read on tPF. so true, i agree with every word. I have very similar experience...in college i did not consider designer things at all, i just stayed focused on finishing my degree and figuring out what i wanted to do with my life. i did things that i probably wouldn't have a chance to do later in life...run the Boston Marathon, live in Japan, etc. it wasn't until i was 29 (and married) that i got into designer things (LV, Hermes, etc). i think it is really important to focus on finding yourself first. As someone else said, do not try to just look for occupations/jobs that will get you money to buy luxury items, as you'll probably get very disappointed in the end, and you may miss out on precious opportunities.

Also, I should add that although many people on this forum may be wealthy or married into wealth, I think also a very good portion of the people on here afford Hermes and other designer items just via good ol-fashioned hard work and saving up. Sometimes it's not so much how much money you make, but how you spend it. There was a thread on here about things people here do to save up for their Hermes. Many people did things like not eating out, skipping daily Starbucks coffee, not going on fancy vacations, etc. So it's really all a matter of priorities. Im sure that whatever career path you choose, with some patience and saving up you can afford the luxuries you want.

 

[archieluxury]

Hello beautiful ladies,
Unfortunately we (my Husband and I) did not inherit vast sums of money, we never had a trust fund, we never earned over 5 figures in employment. We are middle class with a lower middle class income.
Many of my friends outside the Purse Forum poke fun at TPF for the ladies with $50,000- purses.
I however understand this is simply NOT the case. Many people here are very hard working and resourceful. Many collections on this forum are a lifetime of work and sacrife.
Today I wanted to show the younger people (I am early 50s) how the choices you make can help with funds for more purses.
We drive a 2014 Honda Civic. It just reached 200,000 km (about 125K miles). The car has probably got another 200,000 kms left.
Instead of buying a German or European car we choose a Japan economy car. Great gas mileage, very reliable and it leaves the rest of the money for items we prefer. My husband has an amazing wrist watch collection...... I have some amazing purses and luggage.
It is all about choice. In a great country like America/Australia/UK you can decide what is more important in your life!