While destroying these obsolete records I found that I have been making virtually the exact same amount for the last ten years. Taking inflation into account, I'm making approximately 20% less today. This makes me sad.
My finances were exactly the same before I figured this out. I was just happier.
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Reminds me of that old vaudeville routine:
"Doctor, my arm hurts when I do this."
"Then don't do that."