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Hours of Life Cost Calculator
Translate a price tag into work hours, because '$89' sounds cuter before it becomes 'most of Tuesday.'
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Frequently Asked (Defensively)
Should I use gross pay or take-home pay?
Use take-home pay if you can. Gross pay makes everything look easier than it feels.
Why include commute or work costs?
Because earning money can cost money too. Transit, gas, parking, lunches, and uniforms all change the true hour value.
Is spending work hours bad?
No. The point is awareness. Some purchases are worth the hours. Some are just expensive boredom.
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