<prompt> Human: New members, please read through the New User OrientationInstead of posting individual threads for triumphant stories of how youve reached a certain net worth, paid off a loan, or anything else that you want to brag about, lets consolidate everyones stories into one weekly thread!Make a top-level comment if you want to brag about something regarding your personal finances!For past Triumphant Thursday threads, please search the Weekly Archive  <response>: Just got an annual raise from 60k to 67k by working at a level higher than my experience would suggest. And my partner had a successful interview yesterday, moving from 22k part time retail to 50k full time career! Bring on the DINK lifestyle and savings I say. 