One week, one person, every number on the table. Each diary follows a real person through seven days of earning and spending — what came in, what went out, and what it felt like. Filter by salary, city, or industry to find a life that looks like yours, or one that looks nothing like it. All diaries are anonymous and edited only for clarity and privacy.
This week I caught myself adding $340 of workout clothes to cart and put most of it back
Software Engineer (L4, mid-size SaaS) · 26 · they/them
This week I almost bought a new espresso machine and then didn’t — six months more with the old one
Small Business Owner (café in Alfama, 7 years) · 45 · she/her