Living On $230K A Year In West Chicago, Illinois | Millennial Money

[@CNBCMakeIt]

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[@sophiestar806]

Is that a lot of money or not

[@lukebierbaum]

Living on $0 a year in Denver

[@brandonreed09]

I need proof on this one or I call this story BS. That salary is ridiculously outside the norm for this job. It's CNBC got paid to shill for this industry. Don't believe me check out the data from the bureau of labor statistics: www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes499051.htm#st

[@helamanjb]

Brandon Reed It literally shows on bls.gov that lineman in Chicago are some of the highest paid in the nation and in the video comments it says that he ears $120k and a $10k/yr bonus INCLUDING Overtime very possible... and CNBC makes them prove their income with paystubs... One of the people that were on this were on The Grahm Stephan Show and confirmed that they do.

[@urmum7461]

Brandon Reed it's 120k a year with a 10k bonus a year and his side gigs with lawn care company and his passive incomes from real estate make him over 200k and that's with overtime as a lineman

[@newworld2086]

At 24 he is more mature and responsible than many 55 year old people.

[@azflorhuerta7490]

Seriously tho, he's so mature

[@mrjuannorris_]

It's kind of sad that that's so true

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

*55 year old liberals

[@anjham]

Screw Med school, loans and debts when you can do what this guy does!

[@jdlc903]

Like fine, but we simply don't know don't have access to these kind of high income jobs.I would be able to save and buy real estate if i made as much as him

[@propanzx924]

blue collar job and no college degree stil manages to make 250k+ this hombre is making it

[@Mvubo]

I recommend he invests in a future career. At 40 he's not gonna risk falling off a pole with a wife and kids at home. Definitely, not riding a lawnmower. A college degree might be a good investment. Singling out Gates, Dell and Zuckerberg as sans college successes leaves out 99% of the evidence.

[@propanzx924]

@@Mvubo yeah that's what he's doing now by investing in real estate and growing his passive income, by the rate which he's making money at he would surely retire before his 40's

[@Mvubo]

@@propanzx924 True. I wish I'd done the same.

[@aaronbuckets1326]

Mandla Mehlomakulu College is not a great investment in your future 😂

[@MrKnockout66]

Carson Nelder depends on the degree

[@thewolverine1913]

For over 200k a year I'd miss my own birthday..

[@mfax1000]

Too funny

[@jaythejewel]

The Wolverine lmaoooo 😂😂

[@QuadzHeadshot]

The Wolverine as you get older , you’ll regret it man trust me lol ,

[@Elitepresshd]

For real.. and no college degree

[@emanuelcampos1287]

I miss it and I make 35k i can imagine 200k lol

[@amayatreasureluckie7582]

You’d never expect him to make so much because he lives so humbly.

[@joestephens978]

Thats why he banks $7,000 a month lol

[@amayatreasureluckie7582]

Joe Stephens yes. It’s very smart. Ima start working at his job lol.

[@ihaterainbows15]

That’s the exact lesson that everyone should take from this video. Live humbly, value family/relationships, and choose to be happy. Grind non stop for 8 years with those values and your life will change dramatically for the better.

[@jhonatanramirez6368]

@@ihaterainbows15 You said it right, as long as you're happy. All I can say is that if I made as much money as he does, I would have a balance of how much I save to how I live. The guy lives like someone making $40000/year and makes $230000/year. I think that's ridiculous.

[@angelhighlight5154]

Jhonatan Ramirez what exactly do you want him to do? Stop working? Close his lawn business? Stop investing or start saving less and splashing more? I bet if he is living like you he won’t be making 250k anymore very soon

[@wavygoods877]

Imagine over 7k going straight to savings each month

[@rudysalas9138]

And he wants $10k a month. Id be a happy camper with all that saving. But better to invest it and real estate like he is doing.

[@srystr77]

Goals

[@MegaNikeSBSkater]

it’s very nice.

[@MegaNikeSBSkater]

Eddie Acosta class A Journey Lineman for santee cooper!!

[@michaelykwon]

@@wavygoods877 ups driver here make 100k now but in 3 years at top pay 150k+ pension (5k-6k+) 401k free health care for u and fam (100k/year value) so 250k+ a year from ups and then my first duplex (guaranteed with my new income) add 5-6k (bay area) make 300k+ add another after 1-2 years maybe a 4 unit this time make 10k off that so 420k off just 2 properties.... and i still get my 2 days off weekends and up to 8 weeks of paid vacation (double time if i choose to work on my vacay) and 14 days of sick pay and 2 days for birthday and anniversary day.

[@AveryJS3]

He’ll easily be a millionaire by 30.

[@jaytok7]

with his investment properties and house paid off he probably already has a net worth of 1mil+

[@AlexSanchez2254]

Thank you 😊 let’s see if it happens

[@AlexSanchez2254]

Sherman Klump I have a buddy that makes close 6 figures doing that. Good option too

[@justinjohnson4502]

Alex Sanchez how do you make so much at a young age? Do you make most of your money from rental properties?

[@AlexSanchez2254]

Justin Johnson hey Justin no i wish. Most of my money comes from working. But I plan to replace it with investment properties. I just save as much as I can and invest as much as I can

[@SHOUMIETRICKZ]

This is probably the best one I’ve seen

[@sannyd]

Beauty Alchemist agree

[@jesusbalderas329]

Money is actually easy to make. The U.S. mint prints it.

[@JOMFSE]

Best?!? This was the most boring one yet

[@twdjt6245]

JOMFSE so if they’re doing good then they’re boring?? 😂

[@JOMFSE]

@@twdjt6245 thats about a quarter of the boringness! A quarter is the low risk investments. The other half is him living at home with a slow practical car and no fun hobbies

[@AlexTRex3000]

“I make $13,000 per month, my big splurge is the $400 I spend on food.”

[@Raeistic]

Alex I’m screaming lmao he’s doing absurdly well

[@Chazilla3000]

Alex dude is so humble

[@ilovemoneyalot101]

That's how financially secure people spend their money

[@janinewiseman7537]

I live in Vancouver, Canada and one-bedroom condos sell for $ 780,000 and grocery and dining out is super expensive. I spend a minimum of $ 1000 on groceries. I should move to the US.

[@dirtyjohnson89]

The numbers don’t make much sense. How can he spend 90$ a month on gas... work is 15 min one way and gf 45 min.... he must work once a week and see his gf once a week as well

[@grimgamer24]

In 6 years, we're going to need an update on him. I really want to know if he reached his goal

[@AlexSanchez2254]

follow my journey ill be posting it in my youtube channel :)

[@JustSkram]

Probably dead or in way worse health since it's labor work

[@uniqwiab8679]

SaltySkramz you’re a hater! He will probably own his own company. Best wishes to him!

[@ihama99]

@@JustSkram Dummy. You can see that he responded and even has a KZbin page. Hopefully everything you wish for him dosent happen to you. Smh

[@Existential_Dread]

Alex Sanchez yeah, I’m sure you’re sitting on the edge of your seat trying to find out the answer to this life mystery.

[@jayyaskiw582]

Literally every man who watched this video googled Overhead Power Line training

[@jose-uc1fi]

I didn’t

[@jeantaylor9734]

Nope

[@fernygranda820]

Jay Yaskiw I did

[@2003JrF4i]

Nah

[@shanenolan85]

😂🤣😂💯💯

[@lesliecruz558]

This inspired me to put $1 into my savings account

[@MrTmenzo]

Lol

[@AmandeepSingh-ck9xd]

Lol

[@UnknownUnknown-bh7ej]

Lol

[@MichaelRockfez]

Lol

[@DojaIsGod]

Lol

[@itsk3v]

6 figure earner with no mortgage or rent to pay? Just that alone is an accomplishment at any age. the fact that he’s just 24 makes his story even more impressive and inspiring. This guy has got it made!

[@aryanmathur9114]

Poor Graham won’t get to rage

[@uaChuk]

Gram does not like cash for buying properties.

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

@@uaChuk what?

[@ebonyj2942]

Graham is going to be furious

[@justfelicitous5109]

Maybe for the tattoo?

[@Om-on8dk]

I was thinking this

[@craigcook7767]

I dropped out of high school and learned the plumbing trade. 30 years later I have a wonderful life, a fantastic business, beautiful family and no debts. Blue collar for life...

[@youknowjuno145541]

Did you need to get a GED to get a plumbers license?

[@craigcook7767]

@@youknowjuno145541 Hey there, I’m from Australia, and no there is no requirement for obtaining a GED or its equivalent. A prospective apprentice simply needs to find a job, sign up to an apprenticeship and enroll in trade school. Once qualified, there is an additional licensing course and further on the job experience to acquire and then you can apply for a contractors license and start your own business if you choose to. Trades can be quite lucrative and in my opinion beats the heck out of sitting behind a desk all day. Good luck 😊

[@CL-td7kn]

This is just str8 hustle. This dude grinds.

[@joeoleary6813]

very positive role model, your parents are very proud of you, see Hollywood not your idea of Hispanic person,

[@AlexSanchez2254]

I try my best thank you!

[@nonterrestriaI]

@@AlexSanchez2254 hey it's you 😂 Hope you're doin well during this pandemic

[@senorjalapeno3937]

That's no millennial money. That's a tradesman career.

[@441meatloaf]

Except once you get to a certain age or an unfortunate injury, you likely no longer able to work in any trades career. High pay comes with high risk in this career.

[@davidwilliams9386]

@@441meatloaf as a welder who fixes garbage trucks i feel that lol

[@WiCapitalco]

@@441meatloaf except you dont work your life away to pay off student loans... instead this guys scooping up a sizable amount of passive income

[@Street0yster]

@@WiCapitalco I mean that would really depends on your degree

[@441meatloaf]

@@WiCapitalco That depends on where you live and how student loans are structured. But if you're student and working part time there wont be massive debt to pay off. Btw ppl that amass over 100k of student debt are usually in pursuing a high end field like doctors pharmacist lawyers etc.... Their future income is more than likely to cover the debt. Also you need to invest that kind of money no matter which country you go to. Professions like doctors lawyers all pay that much for school.

[@doncarvalo3691]

You remind me of myself . Came to USA as a legal immigrant at the age of 20 . No education . Did not finish high school . Became a plumber helper at age 17. Became a master plumber at age 24 . Age 30 own a plumbing company with 18 trucks . And own 4 homes and making rental income . Thank god I did not waste my life studying and accumulating all that student debt and without an education I made roughly 400 k a year after taxes .

[@Hatim.13]

I just legally immigrated to the USA (3 Months ago), I am old (30 years old), and I just started as an Electrician apprentice! And I love it, the trades are awesome, I hope I ll eventually get to be successful in this amazing country

[@trolololololololololololol6124]

I know a guy in the same scenario instead he owns 2 trucks still smooth money

[@rolandroland1485]

@@trolololololololololololol6124 trucking is the new money 👌🏿

[@jirihospodka7864]

@@Hatim.13 make sure you join IBEW, do not join a rat shop

[@craigtucker7815]

@@rolandroland1485 it was actually 5 trucks

[@mickaelcunha3031]

America is the land of opportunities and it makes me so happy to see a Latino having success in the US.

[@ashadel6902]

Relax it's not really that good, he's one in a million, rest of us are broke asf lol, but good for him tho

[@nyck1d36]

@@ashadel6902 speak for yourself and that's inaccurate your just lazy.

[@shaneviola8848]

@@nyck1d36 every person who is not a millionaire or makes 230,000 is lazy. people with phds dont even make 230,000 a year unless they are working corporate

[@MeMe-wt2le]

Ash Adel my parents immigrated here from Mexico and like my dad says “It’s not your fault to be born poor, but it is if you stay poor” If you make the right decisions, and work hard, SPECIALLY IN THIS COUNTRY YOU WILL BECOME SUCCESSFUL. No excuses!

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

@@shaneviola8848 this lineman is risking his life everyday

[@jakp8777]

Good for you Alex showing that you don’t need college to make really good money.

[@Mvubo]

Agree. You don't need a college degree to make really good money, but it helps.

[@BeLikeNexus]

His back won’t work by the time he’s 35

[@jakp8777]

Luke J. / Nexus wrong. There are linemen well into their 60s that retire with awesome pension benefits. Most likely gaffing the pole was just for show and he usually uses a cherry picker.

[@jakp8777]

Rurushu what a mean thing to say. Who raised you?

[@eboyblackout]

Chutiya

[@codycurnutte7084]

This guy gets it, he has grabbed life by the balls and has done the best he can with what he was given. Mad respect.

[@sophiasummer7339]

That’s why a college degree is not always the answer.

[@jamesmorris911]

Skilled labor is 🔥 right now! Screw college!

[@Samiiiii]

@cheekykent n a piece of paper that says "bachlors degree" wont pay the bills

[@DumbassPlumber]

Call me sexist but college degrees are for women and lazy men

[@JerichoTheCity]

@@DumbassPlumber can you expand?

[@savageproductions4685]

Cocaina u think college is for lazy people? I’m sorry but U have to be kidding me.

[@adiposerex5150]

$230k in West Chicago is like a million elsewhere.

[@Quanic2000]

That's the price of garage in Southern California lol

[@pkal244]

$230k would be a downpayment on a 2br condo in NYC. With a $2k+ hoa fee 😩

[@twincherry4958]

@@pkal244 🙈

[@ollac3758]

Quan Nguyen 😂 on Spain you have 3 stores building house with that money 💰

[@joeL-nc1xj]

@@jacobpatterson9440 u got it backwards

[@ezcmpany]

I'm barely breaking 45k a year. I can only imagine what an extra 185k a year would be like for my family.

[@waterproof4403]

I feel you

[@maritza8825]

@@bjornegan6421 wow what a crazy idea I can’t believe he didn’t think about that.

[@flyingsoul7147]

There is no imaginr there is only do. You have to believe you can do this because that comes firs5

[@Reactiverse22]

Go get it

[@CoreTradingMastery]

@@maritza8825 Same, hopefully he sees this comment and wises up.

[@rosagerdts57]

No one’s gonna ask about his skincare routine????

[@AlexSanchez2254]

Rosa Gerdts 😆

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

The sun 🌞

[@nihilisticbarbie]

He probably realized he needed to invest in sunscreen asap since he's working outdoors

[@chantalreneehayles7976]

It’s called being rich lol less money stress means better skin 🤣

[@markb.9910]

He probably just uses water.

[@jasonflores1990]

Graham would be like, 45-60 minute drive!? Get a gf who lives closer.

[@kayseacamp]

😂😂😂 right? I’m dead.

[@heythere9707]

Jason F C she’s a beautiful woman whom he obviously loves. My ex lived 2.5 hours away from me and to this day, still love her

[@jasonflores1990]

@@heythere9707 I feel you. I'm just saying what Graham Stephan would say in order to cut costs.

[@elizak449]

Skype is free 🤔

[@heythere9707]

Jason F C public transport doesn’t cost much for love

[@peter3932]

I worked as an engineer at the same company he is at. I had a college degree and was a similar age. Made less than half as much. This guy knows where the good jobs are at.

[@nonterrestriaI]

"It's not what you know but who you know."

[@robertgroves5630]

He is also working crazy hours risking his life too. It's a tradeoff

[@trolololololololololololol6124]

@@robertgroves5630 facts he’s not on a desk chillin

[@rolandroland1485]

@@trolololololololololololol6124 y’all two are hilarious 🤣🤣🤣, all fats tho 💯

[@sireliot2149]

^What he said. The guys I know doing this work - one got his position when a lineman died, and they all managed to fall off or slide down poles. One has totaled multiple trucks (who you know, remember? its like hillbilly tenure) It is safer now *provided you work at a shop where safety i a priority*. I think the bucket units mounted tank tracks look like a great improvement. But yes, definitely risking your life on a regular basis, gaffs are rough on your legs too.

[@AskJonJong]

this guy's so humble and sweet. another chicago native love it. american dream baby

[@persaud881]

chicago sucks

[@GenevaSevenfold]

WEST Chicago. Not the same lol

[@gamertron0993]

@@GenevaSevenfold Not even cook county. When you in cook county (city and some suburbs) , you can smell the gunsmoke in the air. Mmmmmmm sweet home Chicago

[@GenevaSevenfold]

@@gamertron0993 I miss that smell whenever I go on vacation lol

[@mistertee5000]

It's really nice to see someone who deserves every single penny they make.

[@Water-ro8kp]

@незнайка Dude look who’s talking, you have a pic of a sports car lol. That’s not yours.

[@julesfrancis]

they said "living with your mom" in the nicest way possible

[@KaneCiticani]

jules yeah, but realistically, he did it with a plan. He’s got side hustles, a business and he’s working on real estate, he’s got 3 properties

[@asvpgordo]

And look how he is making it maybe he wants to move but also wants to take care of his family family always comes first

[@midatlantic09]

Him living with his mom is no big deal since he makes $230k a yr while most people he knows with their own place probably make under $75k. Can’t really have jokes on a guy making 3x what others make.

[@mzksar9632]

jules even though he lives with his mom its not like he has to, this guy is more than capable of buying his own house, let alone the 3 properties he already owns.

[@anasandoval6698]

Being a child of immigrants means you put family first and don't move out until you're getting married even if you are financially stable. Parents will encourage you to live at home and save the money you would otherwise spend on rent.

[@mosl2te]

This dude is smart. Buying property outright is a great way to recession proof your life.

[@Robert-td1xm]

During recessions, some tenants won’t be able to pay their rent. Rental properties come with risks too.

[@mosl2te]

@@Robert-td1xm Yes but since he owns them outright- his exposure to risk is nominal. He doesn't have a mortgage company to pay on any of his properties. I'm speaking from experience, not just observation.

[@privi889]

Haven't seen a dramatic drop in RE prices yet, including 2008 which is by now corrected. Nothing is a sure thing.

[@mosl2te]

@@privi889 I guess in a literal sense nothing is a sure thing, however the position that he is in is one that many envy. When it's all said and done when/if we get to the point where nobody can pay rent, not being able to collect will be the LEAST of anyone's problems.

[@iamdanyboy1]

@@privi889 2008 was your best bet.

[@TheManiacc45]

He’ll be a millionaire by 30 WITHOUT college.

[@ImmortalDraylo]

@Dodd Frank why would you say that, you dummy

[@josephshamon7824]

ImmortalDraylo jealous people don’t like others to success

[@xjm134x2]

Have u ever met a electrician that's a millionaire but I respect the guy and the job he does but we also have to be realistic.

[@mercedbread9045]

ImmortalDraylo he’ll quit his job when his passive income is greater than his earned income.

[@FL-hv3ts]

Dodd Frank. And you’ll still be alive and broke

[@divinbebelakashala2773]

people with $100k student debt for sociology degrees are now smashing their head.

[@divinbebelakashala2773]

@@mynameisname77 Oh, they do. They want other people to pay for their debt.

[@highandmightyqueen79]

@@mynameisname77 not true at all, i did my honours in sociology, struggled to get a job for a while because i refused to be exploited but eventually settled in recruitment and for me money is everything. I want a decent life despite reading and being inspired by Carl Maxx and Weber and their utopic visions.

[@smartjoe5258]

do you think those fat feminists would be able to climb electricity poles easily ?

[@Justin-ev8nn]

chris doheny honestly who would major in sociology lmao. Poor kids

[@stompkins1000]

A smart savvy person could market a gender studies degree in a way that would make them money. Most people aren't smart or savvy tho

[@samalmas4588]

Hard to believe he is only 24 years old. Crazy when I was 24 I was working retail while working on my bachelor's degree. Much respect to this guy

[@desultorilypanacea]

Being an overhead lineman can be dangerous work. It's also very physically demanding work. FYI before you go running to power company looking for work.

[@TheFortune21]

Darren N that’s the fun part! Sitting in a desk all day, getting fat and dying heart attack at 40 isn’t any safer

[@codycast]

Darren N yeah. And he’s paid for it. So have a comfy easy job and live in poverty. Or crush it while you’re young and become wealthy early and retire

[@derekdlick2516]

It's all fun and games till you lose an arm or die getting hit by 700k volts wprkinh in rain storm. You two would make it a pike electric until they roll you out in body bags and hire two more apprentices. I'm hard working dude. I make good money wrenching and applying my skills other places to make money. Being a lineman can be very short lived. It's not a job to be taken lightly.

[@jrizzle7926]

And it's a " good ole boys" club still! He definitely got preferential treatment for being a minority and an immigrant.

[@sweetcheeks7726]

Won't get anywhere without risking some. The trades are risky but they make money. Not to mention someone has to do it. Not everyone can work inside.

[@VictorReyes-pn8jd]

I’m a lineman in SoCal and we make around 300k a year out here. People are saying that the job has a high fatality rate which is true but not more then a cop. I also came from immigrant parents, dropped out of high school, and no college debt. It’s a very hard, technical job but I love what I do. Great vid!

[@ycazawilliams2535]

Lotta jobs out there you can die in. Every job has its pros and cons there is no perfect career

[@fightsports66]

@@ycazawilliams2535 100%

[@Mvubo]

The word "college has become synonymous with "debt". Unfortunately. So, the college bashers have a field day. But that's not true in many parts of the world.

[@jesswhite8087]

Victor Reyes I make 140k doing light electrical work in a CA union. 40hrs - no overtime. Easiest job I’ve had in my life. No college here.

[@MugenASMSi]

Jess White Hey I’m in Cali and I would appreciate if you provided more info about how one can get started doing what you do. I’m in college at the moment but thinking of going another route.

[@MrNwanneka]

I literally come back every now and then just to watch this young man speak. Motivated, hard working and disciplined truly good to see. Wise young man

[@AlexSanchez2254]

Nwanneka Daniel Okorie holy crap thank you so much! I’ve actually gotten a bit more comfortable speaking over at my channel lol

[@thatgui88]

Yeah he is such a humble dude. I come back aswell

[@michaela.2847]

"...and not a Gucci belt in sight!" Sorry, just had to add that, lol.

[@michaela.2847]

@Luffer Booms you cared enough to stop, click REPLY, type "No one cares", then hit REPLY again, so.... =)

[@M1978-p8j]

A douchbag belt you mean?

[@michaela.2847]

@@M1978-p8j precisely!

[@dalenromelien7660]

Does it bother you that people like to wear designer belts? Some people like to look nice

[@RFA1988]

Michael A. Most of the people i know that wear gucci belts are people spending beyond their means 😅.

[@The99210]

Literally everything I want to do with my life he’s doing... •Work till my back breaks (Working and doing overtime) •Getting a car •Investing in stocks •Starting my own business •Renting/selling homes •MOST IMPORTANTLY Giving back to my parents!

[@waterheaterservices]

Totally excellent

[@austinedwardson7904]

Good but prob shouldn’t invest in stocks

[@GenevaSevenfold]

I wouldn’t break my back. Just saying.

[@The99210]

@@GenevaSevenfold Either break your back or go to collage. if not then you will forever be broke.... Unless you gamble.

[@ponraul1221]

I wouldn’t do the first one though, work/life balance is important, but I definitely see it being reasonable if you want to build up savings as fast as possible for buying properties.

[@erirosesan]

My favorite Millennial Money!!! As a first gen immigrant child, he summed up how I feel at the end perfectly! Super inspired by him! Dios lo bendiga. ¡Si se puede chingao!

[@AlexSanchez2254]

Eri muchísimas gracias :)

[@XKillerX25]

This guy will be a millionaire before 30, lucky girlfriend

[@laurenmorfin927]

Im sure his girlfriend is making good money moves too. He seems way too smart to be with a girl that has nothing going for herself.

[@YoBoiDeAndre]

Unless he gets killed on the job

[@katinagehn9337]

I’m sure she has her own career too, though. I don’t think most people would date someone without a job or plan.

[@Beckala67]

@@YoBoiDeAndre I'm pretty sure his insurance will take care of his parents, and brother. He would've accounted for that.

[@hotcheeto8153]

@@YoBoiDeAndre You mean unless he dies ?

[@jasonburns6411]

Dude is a rockstar! Not afraid of hard work, and he knows how to save and what’s important. Much respect to you sir.

[@newjack1982]

Smart young man. He will be a millionaire by the time he’s at least 35.

[@TamasKalman]

this guy is smarter & wiser than any software engineer i ever met in my life. also he makes more money with less stress & have a solid plan instead of betting on the startup lottery. congrats.

[@heatism]

Tamas Kalman I found 21 bitcoins, what what? How’s that for easy money!

[@HighMarkWater]

Not hating, dude is awesome, but some of his income is based off his higher chance of a workplace related injury. His chance of dying is about 100x higher than your software engineer buddies.

[@ItsNys]

Im also a lineman, I dont really agree with your assumption of less stress. There are often occasions where you have customers screaming in your face, bears chasing you out of right of ways , and other extremely dangerous work conditions.

[@Astarrrrr]

Less stress? Any mistake or anything happens while he’s working on a line and he could die just like that everyday he works he’s at risk

[@maxmeattle3376]

I am a software engineer and make $800K a year. I did go to MIT so I am probably a loser compared to this lineman. Also, my salary is on a rapidly increasing trajectory. This guys salary probably plateaus at about 300K or 400K. I have been at 800K since 2017 but still hope to have my income increase.

[@TheCreoleSon89]

Im flabbergasted. This guy makes me want to go out every weekend and hustle. I love the work ethic. I know he will be relaxing in his 30's.

[@TheCreoleSon89]

@mikedoesseo I won't be because i haven't set myself up like him. lol If he has 2 million invested then all he has to do is run the real estate investments and run his investments. It should be smooth sailing for him then. I will still be working while he is done. I hope you enjoy slaving in your old age... lol

[@FazzyKVlogs]

@@TheCreoleSon89 read rich dad poor dad and follow Grant cardone "

[@TheCreoleSon89]

@@FazzyKVlogs I talk like i am poor but I promise i am not lol. I am just not doing as well as the guy in the video. I have read the book though. It is great. I live on 800-900 a month. By 40 I should be a millionaire.

[@FazzyKVlogs]

@@TheCreoleSon89 you need to pay for it... If u wanna be a millionaire by 40 then you gotta pay the price now.. Just like this guy

[@TheCreoleSon89]

@@FazzyKVlogs I don't know. this guy easily looks like he is 32. I just turned 30 and I like still looking young. lol I admire the hustle though but I am good with the slow and steady. I worked two jobs to pay off my house and then last year i worked two jobs and noticed how it negatively impacted my health. My health is more important than becoming a millionaire.

[@sindu17]

This guy is amazing!! He works hard, saves aggressively, has a side business as well as multiple rental properties. I'm a decade older than him and only recently got my head around finances. He is going places!

[@NeonStormTV]

I need this guy as a personal mentor.

[@oyinadeifaturoti6232]

This guy is so financially savvy, good for him!

[@UnknownUnknown-tu3be]

Except having Robinhood as his broker 🤣

[@aaronmoise8261]

@@UnknownUnknown-tu3be still saving him money

[@moparcharger8642]

I’m 28, i have 300$ in my account, 50$ in savings

[@teg9095]

Doing better then most

[@chrisno6669]

Not bad. At that age, i had 0 in savings and I always spent over my means. Keep it up. Slowly but surely u will get there. Just budget. Something I had no knowledge of at your age.

[@alexhorton2889]

Dang you have it made

[@moparcharger8642]

Thanks guys!

[@moparcharger8642]

Englanese i tried 😎 lol

[@melissamccormick2213]

I am truly impressed with Alex. His Mom must be so proud!

[@DiamondFlame45]

That’s amazing! He makes more than white collar professionals with a college education!

[@Mvubo]

College education is not only about making more money. That's a part of it. The other is a certain appreciation of things and ideas. Have you noticed that Alex guy is working insane hours. Martyrdom doesn't scale (if I worked a min wage job 8 days a week I'd make good money). I'd recommend he goes to college part-time (as a side hustle). Not riding a lawnmower.

[@naveygill1793]

@@Mvubo You're comment is insanely naive. If you hadn't paid attention. He "owns" that landscaping business and is not an employee. Starting your own business always trumps college education as long as you're satisfying an existing need in the market because one day he can grow that business to the point he no longer has to work and can turn it into a retirement machine. I'm saying this as a college graduate in STEM. College education is grossly outdated for the most part.

[@bc1969214]

@@Mvubo read the description below the video, he also owns rental property. No need for a college education unless he wants to continue working for some employer not retire early which he's on his way to.

[@autohelix]

@@Mvubo Working as an electrical lineman is one of the most important jobs there is. You sound like a snob.

[@BeLikeNexus]

With 10x the effort.

[@toladep]

I like this guy and wish the best for him and his family. Making his family proud. That first gen hustle isn’t real.

[@fataznboi911]

We need more self made millionaires like Alex. Hard working, entrepreneurial, and discipline! But our system is this: - Banks provide our children with credit cards with no income. - Parents expect our children to go to college regardless of future goals. - Companies convince our children that latest and greatest products will make our lives better. Then we blame our children for being underemployed with crippling debt.

[@dylangarcia5803]

fataznboi911 I bet you everything that alex and guys like him had the same issue but he chose to go a different route at the end of the day stop listening to your parents and society and be accountable for your future if you really care about it. go out get some knowledge on finances and what careers to go after instead of doing what everybody tell you to. Its your fault if you get traped in this issue own up and take initiative of your future stop being lazy!!!

[@slayerpianoman]

To add to your statement, parents make their kids go to college regardless of their goals, but COMPANIES also generally require their employees to have a college degree, especially for better paid work, so it’s not like the kid who’s not going to college is just saving himself some debt and being smart; he better have a plan because unless you go to trade school or enter a dangerous career like this one in the video, you’re screwed.

[@markeasley6149]

He is a business owner and a landlord, so now it makes sense.

[@kesharaa2355]

This guy is fantastic. He has a great job, he is living at home which means he is saving money. He has a side hustle and rental properties. He has no large bills and no debt - he will be in a great position in the future financially with his savings, investments and smart work ethic. Good on you.

[@AlexSanchez2254]

K Andrew thank you! Just trying to be a good example and teach my ways to other people as well

[@GentlRebel]

This guy is going to be very, very wealthy if he keeps on this path and chooses the right partner in life. As Dave Ramsey would say, well done!

[@marlkalone7361]

If he saves 7k a month for the next 12 years, he'll have $1 million in the bank! Not counting passive income, just money in the bank from saving. He'll only be 36.

[@ricoflamma5430]

I agree and his savings game a month is only going to go up by the years to more than 7,000.

[@alvaro1768]

Make your money while your young and have all the energy in the world so you can retire wealthy

[@dariodelgado9444]

Hes has another business too

And have back problems

[@86abruzzo]

@@alvaro1768 but working that heavy takes it's toll, within a few years the body breaks from lack of sleep, depression if he's barely around family and friends and sincere companionship, no money in this planet can bring happiness, just materialistic possessions

[@cryptclown]

A second job is not a side-hustle or passive income. It's a job.

[@AlexSanchez2254]

crypt clown second job? Where does it say I have a second job? I own a business that I don’t put in maybe 5 hours a week. Small operations but still a business.

[@alfredoalcantar8691]

You can’t serve two masters my dad try to do that. Working as chef the lawn care it’s not Feasible. You have to committed to to your job and business

[@Danielrunner100]

@@alfredoalcantar8691 bruh with that mindset its definitely not possible. The point also flew over your head this dude is the master 😂

[@AjaxNixon]

@@AlexSanchez2254 keep up the good work Alex!

[@AlexSanchez2254]

Basekitball thank you 😊

[@tr7287]

This guy is winning. No excuse to not make it in the US. Immigrant work ethic for sure, like what some of the commenters stated in previous comments.

[@victoriahale5254]

TR shut up. Everyone’s situation is not the same . What if he wasn’t living mortgages free? What if mom was super sick and he had to take on all the expenses. What if he ducks up his knees and couldn’t do all the extra physical work

[@codycast]

TR you’re right. Which is why I wish we’d have a policy of strict illegal immigration control with an INCREASE in legal immigration

[@tr7287]

victoria hale you’re right, short of physical and mental disabilities, there’s no excuse not to make it in the US. My grandparents, parents and myself are examples. Thanks.

[@BillyBob-fh5he]

Not everyone will or can make it in America.

[@okistash3075]

Luck definitely comes into play in situations like this lmfaooo

[@StannisBaratheonOTK]

I was going to make the obligatory comment about waiting for Graham's reaction. But this guy is so good he might need to review Graham instead.

[@JJs_playground]

Respect to this guy and the financial choices he made. Especially at such a young age. I do wish property prices were that cheap, up here, in Canada.

[@Philip8888888]

Welcome back to the Alex Sanchez show! My name is Alex and this is my show. Today we're going to talk to Graham who is a KZbinr and makes $150,000 per month. I hope he's going to do something wrong else the show is going to be a bit boring...

[@Gav_Ireland]

The one word he mentioned that we don't hear anymore is "Content"

[@advocate1472]

Big G - That's "Contend" with a 'd'.

[@j.pesquera]

He makes more than me, and I have a Bachelors degree in Physics and a Masters degree in Computational & Applied Mathematics. I work as a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin making $107k annually. I have 8 years of college education and this guy is making more than double my salary with no college education, this guy is living proof that the American dream is still alive if you're just willing to work hard and hustle, you can make big things happen for yourself. Kudos brotha! Keep up the good work!

[@AlexSanchez2254]

Thank you so much

[@thepheark12gaming54]

The American dream is achieved by ones own hard work he really made it

[@yasserzammen182]

Keep in mind that this guy does work a lot of overtime though.

[@j.pesquera]

@@yasserzammen182 Regardless, he still is in the top 7% of income earners in America without a college education, on average 93% of Americans earn less than this guy, whether he works overtime or not this guy made things happen for himself. I got nothing but respect for that kind of hustle.

[@Ramadan546]

Definition of a role model. Dude saves 70% of his income. God bless him.

[@madeouthilll6793]

When you die you cannot take it with you

[@peppa_pig_]

And the American Dream of hard-work lives! *It's no surprise the only humble, smart, and financially educated person on this channel is a second-generation immigrant.* He *SAVES $7800 out of a $9,944* monthly budget? Absolutely amazing! Many Americans are in financial ruins because they live off credit cards and off trust funds since they don't know the value of a dollar.

[@COULDbWORSE1]

He lives in his parents old house thats paid off. That helps a lot since a mortgage is a good chunk of most Americans budget.

[@patryk2497]

Go ahead and hate! Lol you would come up with an excuse why he’s in situation he is in. Just give him props like a real man and stop coming up with excuses because you couldn’t do it.

[@COULDbWORSE1]

@@patryk2497 first you don't know who I am. You don't know what I do. Been supporting myself just fine probably since you were still a little sperm. I'm set in life so don't lose sleep over me. I'm just pointing out the fact he never deducted his tax liability. I'm sure its a pretty good chunk of change for him. Trust me I know. The IRS sticks it inside of me raw every year. Plus hime paying basically nothing for living costs helps a lot. I'm not taking anything away from this dude. I'm just saying it ain't all what it seems. Now go wash up your mommy is calling you. Dinners ready

[@peppa_pig_]

@@COULDbWORSE1 He's literally 24 . Most 24 year olds are paying $1200 for rent tops. Even then he'd be paying ~$6,000 a month

[@COULDbWORSE1]

@@peppa_pig_ what about taxes? Minus state and federal he doesn't have as much ad he says.

[@sekrystalb]

He definitely is making his parents proud

[@dontworrybehappy1566]

Hey Alex, how serious is this girlfriend of yours?

[@ShannonSoSweeet]

😩😭😭😭😭

[@kevinszhere1]

He’s mine! Go away

[@hunnerdayEDT]

Lol

[@charlech]

you're too ugly for him

[@cesarghost1203]

Im serious for you baby 😏

[@GuruPrashanth7970]

jesus christ!!!!!!! he saves 7k a month?????????????

[@prabanjanraja8108]

Guru Prashanth 🤷🏻‍♂️that’s y he is also good at making money

[@Nc-Wisdom]

LOL he certainly makes enough. I'm trying to save 3K a month

[@edr.2642]

Crazy eh? He can retire early with that savings.

[@MissJ000]

Guru Prashanth I need to step up my savings game 😩😩😩😩

[@AO-nd9mr]

Blessed be his name, we love you Lord❤🙌😁

[@fasthandsz]

Should do an episode of a real millennial money on 27k a year episode

[@emanuelcampos1287]

yesss

[@lectorj]

Yep. A realistic story.

[@BoltRM]

This!! 👆

[@diablochorizero6586]

Absolutely

[@XXAugerMasterXX]

Or college and working part time jobs success tips

[@jjones8826]

kudos to him, my brain didn't even remotely work like this when i was 23!

[@jayroman1926]

Jess's Couch saaaammmeeee

[@ebk999]

They forgot to write "Shut up Graham" after Millennial Money

[@codycast]

Second comment like this. Are you assuming most people watching this video will know who/what “graham” is?

[@victinyx6329]

codycast im pretty sure atleast half the viewers watch millennial money because of graham

[@jaygo870]

TBH, I'm starting to get annoyed with Graham as of late. His cheapness schtick is becoming old as of late. There's so much $0.20 coffee, and laundry commentary I can handle before he comes off as a narcissistic Scrooge McDuck type with a tone-deaf attitude. Gives off great advice but his jokes comes off as misses more times than hits.

[@ebk999]

Chill everybody, it's just a youtube video...

[@painexotic3757]

@@victinyx6329 its the op for me. If it weren't for you annoying people spamming his name on these vids, I wouldn't know who the guy is. Im actually starting to think most of you "people" are acting bots. Must be a marketing tactic he's using to get views. No one is obsessed with someone that much that they spam their names on every single video lol

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

Any other Mexicans/Latinos holding back tears after witnessing Alex just absolutely KILLING IT? He makes a lot of money but do you see how much he works? And he's also an employer!! What a phenomenal example for us all and an inspiration. No es ningun privilegio, es un resultado de trabajar duro y con intencion. Si piensas que PUEDES, o si piensas que NO PUEDES, tienes la razon! Felicidades Alex, sigue cuidando de tu mama que seguramente es la culpable de que tengas tanto exito!

[@AlexSanchez2254]

Muchísimas gracias :))

[@GrimKiLLzGaming]

Hes not mexican

[@WiseOnion]

His last bit on family values is the best. He deserves all the success.

[@JaydeQ]

College is a sham!!! I have a masters (MBA) dropped out of my PhD due to pandemic and I lost my job back in March 2020. The whole time instead of college; I could have learned a trade and been making 6 figures +. Why didn’t my family or high school talk about this?! 🤔 it was dr, lawyer, finance, or IT! I wish I was 10 years younger. This generation has it made with social media and varied income stream options . I have hit my 30s and have so much over-head and have no idea how to start over. I got a new job in July making 25k less. Glad I have a job, just trying to see how to change it up when I am a single parent.

[@rokagreddy8766]

I’m also a lineman for a telecom company for 20 years making good money with no college degree. This guy really hustle I’m too tired after leaving work lol

[@BigWave6890]

Exactly why I’m a line apprentice. Love to see this trade get the spotlight it deserves

[@ares1469]

How much do you make currently? What step are you? I’m going to a line school currently.

[@BigWave6890]

Ares 1 $28.84 an hour. Working 6/11s right now in Wyoming with 100 a day Perdiem it’s about $9000 a month

[@ares1469]

BigWave are you working all 12 months? So pulling it roughly 100k a year? That’s awesome man, and the money is going to only increase with time. You planning on working anywhere else once you get your journeyman card? I’m in AZ rn but was thinking a move to Cali or somewhere on the east coast would be a cool change in scenery

[@BigWave6890]

Ares 1 It would be 100k+ a year but I’m a contractor so whatever the contract that’s what I work and get paid. Definitely want to go to Cali, one of my buddies was a groundman there making 35 an hour and getting 200 a day Perdiem

[@anthonymonterroza7875]

BigWave nice. I’m heading to NLC in April. Just worried if I don’t have enough time for my class A license

[@Noposwowskis]

I respect this guy, coming from another Latino. It is possible to make money, thank you for showing this!

[@AlexSanchez2254]

m P hey! Thanks for watching glad my story inspires you

[@wolf_melanie1895]

I’m from West Chicago and it’s cool to see your hometown on KZbin

[@Quanic2000]

Using an online cost of living adjuster, $230,000 in West Chicago is $338,000 Orange County, California where I live. Just food for thought...

[@paxundpeace9970]

Usally you make $60,000 -100,000 as a linemann. $70,000 Median

[@TB-vb3ov]

@@paxundpeace9970 For a utility company here in CA most make similar to this guy. 100-120k base with lots of OT usually.

[@janinewiseman7537]

Is the $ 230,000 he makes after paying personal & corporate taxes to the IRS?

[@TB-vb3ov]

@@janinewiseman7537 Its his gross income obviously before taxes

[@cameronf3343]

I feel bad for every person who’s in their 20s or above and still believes degree = wealth while these high paying Trades careers are having such shortages they’re literally paying salaries *during* training. Seriously.

[@allmight2920]

I'm 15 looking at plumbing as a career

[@ki6eki]

This is the American dream.

[@budgetwithjennie1059]

24 years old and already so successful! It's so great to see how he saves, invests, and has a plan for reaching his goal of becoming a millionaire before 30. I can totally relate to his family values since I also come from a family of immigrants who have sacrificed so much to give me the opportunity of a better future! Family is everything! Keep up the great work!! You'll reach your goal in no time :)

[@Hellenq2]

As I child of immigrant parents, I've come to realize that nothing we do can truly pay them back for their sacrifices. No amount of money can do that. This is such a huge burden to carry on your shoulders. Just give them the unconditional love they deserve and don't think you need to pay them back. You are probably a wonderful son or daughter already.

[@mikekind5906]

He knows how to budget and he makes smart financial decisions, that's why he has the income he does. Most people would never be able to achieve this because they are always focused on buying the latest and greatest to impress others. Most people also don't have the work ethic to achieve this.

[@karissam96]

I’m 23 years old and I’m making $4,300 a year while going to college. 🙃 no hate to this guy, a lot of respect for him! Hard work pays off and I’m glad he’s making bank!

[@JabbaTheYutt]

this man is so much smarter than the guy that owns that hair place

[@graphthelord]

Horry 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kwr2879]

Wow...just...wow...saves $7000/month?...im speechless..

[@TheGamble17]

Graham, we are waiting. Not a lot to complain about lol, besides him not knowing where his money really goes

[@anetzband1383]

We love West Chicago too and are very proud of people like Alex! Way to go.

[@benzuckerman3705]

FYI . this is NO WHERE near Chicago.

[@dileepdoingthings4197]

Lol

[@felipethefirst8293]

Yes I live in this town and people give this place a bad rep because they confuse this place for the west side of Chicago

[@katiedwyer659]

Shut up, he never said he was from Chicago. He very clearly said multiple time it’s the burbs.

[@angiejacobo244]

Katie Dwyer lol chill, karen, get your attitude elsewhere.

[@spacegrl]

Great video, and shoutout to West Chicago. I really miss that area. He is a man that works and has a sensible plan. Great job!

[@tjm8994able]

I am a journeyman lineman in AZ. My hourly rate is 50.08 an hour straight. Right now I am working 60 hours a week. Anything past 10 hours in a day I go on double time. Recommend the trade. Very rewarding.

[@lui1367]

do you have any pointer in becoming a lineman, im currently in job corps for electrical trade in SF then im attending their advanced training in San Marcos, Texas for overhead lineman but im not sure if their certifications can get me into a good company since ive heard its like the mafia that you have to know someone to get in

[@aquariangypsy8892]

You will be a millionaire! You’re doing it right. Good for you! Many blessings ✨

[@devchatterjee9642]

I definitely did not realize overhead linesmen make that much.

[@UnknownUnknown-tu3be]

Yep they do and it's dangerous and work work at anytime on any day.

[@paxundpeace9970]

They didn't but in the US you can make a lot money with overtime. Usually fulltime pay for linemens is$ 60.000 -100.000 median $70.000

[@brandonreed09]

You don't. Here is the data www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes499051.htm#st

[@mariosblago94]

half his income is from properties and his self-start business.

[@brandonreed09]

@@mariosblago94 I guess you didn't read the description for the video. That's not true at all

[@budanski]

This kid will be successful no doubt. The way he carries himself and goals he set for himself is commendable.

[@RiggyRonnie]

This guy is literally how I dream of being when I'm 24. I turned 20 yesterday. I make 60k contracting and am saving for my first rental property.

[@AlexSanchez2254]

The Puppet Of Everything awesome! Keep it up you’ll be way ahead of me

[@SinghWhips]

Smart man, he’s allowing himself to be financially stable due to his multiple sources of income.

[@Holdeenio]

True and pure example of planning with purpose and goal setting, executed with hard work and determination... Hat off to this guy!

[@lifeafternyc4812]

HE IS GOALS! may he continue to make his dreams a reality for both himself and his family. 💖💖💖