"Pre-tax my salary is enough to live on but not enough to live comfortably (meaning not having to check my bank account every day and feel stressed). I still get very anxious when it comes to any spending and try to make sure I'm doing research for large purchases and looking for thrifty options for most other things. I've lived in all regions of the country and Boston is one of my favorite places that I've lived. I currently li"
"I work in-person, though I can compile enough "computer work" to work from home once every couple months. I work with physical materials and need to be onsite about 95% of the time. I've always loved reading and being around books. Archiving is essentially a librarian for rare/one of a kind materials. Librarianship combined with an interest in history drew me to archiving."
An archivist in Boston earns $68,000 and lives in Jamaica Plain while working in East Boston. The archivist works onsite about 95% of the time because responsibilities involve physical materials. A lifelong love of books and interest in history led to a career in archiving after starting late. Rent and utilities are the largest monthly expense, and travel costs are increasing due to a long-distance relationship. The pre-tax salary covers basic living but does not allow comfortable financial breathing room. The archivist remains cautious with spending, researching large purchases and favoring thrifty options, and values living in Boston.
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