The woman who saves 90% of her salary and has bought two houses in 9 years

We always talk about the importance of saving or trying to save at least part of your salary to deal with any unforeseen event that may happen, but then the reality is very different, between home, food, taxes and other expenses, it is almost impossible save or in many cases the difficult thing is to make ends meet.

But a Chinese woman has recounted on social media the enormous sacrifices she has made in less than a decade that have allowed her to buy two properties.

Both she and her husband have adopted a lifestyle that has accentuated over time, to the point of Save up to 90% of your salary. And in almost a decade they succeeded buy two apartments. Of course, beyond the possibilities and the context, certainly not everyone is willing to make such an effort.

Extremes are usually never welcomed or recommended, especially when it comes to lifestyles. And while the consumerism is growing by leaps and bounds Examples of contrasting style also emerge in Western societies.

And an example is Wang Shenai, originally from Nanjing (China), encouraged to eliminate many of the things from her life that the vast majority of people would not be willing to do. Besides, I wouldn’t even think about it.

Minimalist lifestyle and away from consumerism

Shenai is a member of an online group of 400,000 people called Frugal Women’s Federationspreads gizmode.

In recent times, this woman has become something of a celebrity because of her extreme techniques to save moneywhich generated all kinds of criticism among the audience.

During a long interview on the show Talk to her about TencentShenai discussed his savings strategies and his views on consumerism and minimalism.

He said he incorporated the habit of saving as his family always did because of the poverty background he grew up in. He revealed that her mother always put the money she saved in the fridge, and when she was given her change, she threw the coins on the floor to teach her that money was hard to come by. “These early experiences stayed with me into adulthood,” he notes.

Extreme sacrifices and extraordinary savings

As soon as Shenai Wang was able to find a job, she started saving for her house. And she offers her particular point of view about her: You’ve always been happier saving money than spending it. Indeed she compares to “feeling of security” in the first case versus “anxiety and vulnerability” in the second.

Over the past nine years, she and her husband have managed to save 90% of their monthly income, despite having to raise two children. And so they managed to acquire two houses in the relatively wealthy city of Nanjing, capital of the eastern province of Jiangsu.

The pair make what for many would be extreme sacrifices, which is why they clarify that it’s “not for everyone.” One points to the furniture in his house: they are all second hand either collected from the centers or from the street.

But there’s more: the woman assures not to spend more 100 yuan ($15) worth of underwear each yearjust because she recognizes that “it’s not a good idea to let other people use underwear,” she says. The other items of clothing are donations from friends who don’t want any more clothes.

Social life is another aspect to take into consideration: you don’t have it if it doesn’t come out for free. No dinners, no vacations, or anything that costs money. Furthermore, you only use public transport to get around if you pay for it with the free coupons you find online.

Learning and critique

A central point that generates a certain diffidence is that during the interview the job and salary of the couple never counts. Also, how do you do it pay for basic services such as light and electricity,

The woman said a previous job at an advertising and marketing firm helped her understand how brands create artificial needs to drive buyer behavior.

Although it seems a contradiction in itself, Wang the satisfaction and security generated by the properties he has purchased. “I think it’s important for women to buy property. Everyone should. It doesn’t matter how big or small. When a woman encounters problems in society, her home is where she can take refuge,” she says.

As expected, her interview generated all kinds of comments on social media, especially criticisms of the extreme savings, from those who simply describe her as “stingy” to those who point out that she may “suffer from a mental illness”.

Far from getting angry, Shenai just explains that his actions don’t hurt anyone. AND his intention is not to encourage anyone to follow his example. That every person should be free to make decisions. Of course, it is clear that some are as extreme as they are surprising.