Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

In a construction forum, the average income of the participants is probably higher than the overall German average. Nevertheless, it doesn't hurt to not lose sight beyond one's own horizon. And if someone describes 7K net as a "middle" or "low" income, I can recommend one or another documentary on YT that grounds them. And I believe even here among the construction enthusiasts there are some people who have fulfilled their dream with significantly smaller net income. We belong to that group too. I can even, with our smaller net income - with which we still belong to the top 10% earners in the country according to surveys - probably like most of you others as well - go on vacation three times a year. You can't only vacation in the Caribbean; the Harz is supposed to be quite nice too.

Aha, so "we" have to be worse off?

No, but we complain that we cannot afford everything imaginable. Some are glad to be able to afford food.

that 7k net is a "low income". :D

sometimes you read things here that just make you hold your head... :eek::eek:

sometimes you read things here, you can only hold your head in your hands.. :eek::eek:

Income estimates are sometimes really wild. My ex is looking for a new place for herself and our kids. She found a nice terraced house - the only downside: For a cold rent of around €1,200, a net income of at least €6,000 is required... Otherwise, you couldn't afford a house - was the landlord's statement...

hehe, but for an absolute mainstream house the windows are too asymmetrical...

I had so far assumed that it is currently mainstream for windows to be asymmetrical. ;-) (We have set every window symmetrically and are therefore the only ones here in the larger area.)

Did you see the smiley? I am also affected and look enviously and amazed at the "problem" with only €7000.

No, I actually didn’t see it (he still doesn’t show it to me)

Sorry