Originally Posted by Psycho Empire

I wonder how can one survive with the pittance they give to civil servants as salary. Really, being single , I cannot imagine making ends meet with 40 k. Just to be a Goddamned CSP, should I accept a life where my whole focus is on paying my bills, my children's fees, and very justified demands of my spouse. 80% of my intellectual energy wasted on these trivial issues. Or should I not get married? It's just a query: do you people not think about these things? Or am I way too money-minded or too ensconced in my comfort zone.

All good schools are charging + 15 k for a 3 years kid.
IPS is charging 22 k.

Rent of the worst apartment in Islamabad is 16+. ( where I refused to live as a single)

If I sound way too materialistic, kindly let me know; I need to work on my personality then.