Managing finances in a city like Kuala Lumpur can be challenging, even with a seemingly high income.
Recently, a Malaysian man revealed that his household income is RM29,000 per month, yet he wonders if it is enough to sustain a comfortable life in the capital city.
Juggling three jobs to make ends meet
The man, who shared his story on Threads under the account @rmsidehustle, caught the attention of many netizens when he disclosed his earnings.
He revealed that he earns RM21,000 a month by working one full-time job and two part-time jobs, while his wife contributes RM8,000, bringing their household income to RM29,000.
Despite this, he questioned, “Is this money enough to survive in KL?”
Balancing work and family time
Curious netizens flooded the comments section with questions about his work-life balance.
When asked about his side jobs, he revealed that he works as an IT consultant in addition to his full-time role.
One user asked how he managed to juggle multiple jobs while maintaining his daily routine.
He explained that he manages his schedule by working 9am-5pm at his full-time job, followed by a part-time job from 8am-11pm, all from home. After dinner, he spends time with his family before resuming work at night.
He then goes to bed at the same time as his wife and wakes up at 7am to start the cycle again. To stay energised, he takes short naps after lunch or during tea breaks.
Encouraging others to find side hustles
Many netizens were eager to learn about his side gigs, hoping to follow in his footsteps. However, he chose not to disclose specifics, saying:
“I won’t promote what I do, but I believe anyone in any industry can find a side hustle. I just want to show that one salary is not enough. Use your existing skills, offer services to clients, and get paid for it.”
What do you think? Is RM29,000 a month enough to sustain a comfortable life in KL? Share with us in the comment section.
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