Heck, *I* earn about the equivalent of about $25K a year (between that
and $30K). Of course, if I worked as much as I could, I would *still*
only make about the equivalent of less than $40k (probably). It
certainly limits my choices when it comes to speakers, but I don't
begrudge those that can afford nicer speakers.

Maybe I should get back into restaurant management ,g.

No wait, I'm not ready to be a babysitter again...

It can often be a balancing act between enjoyment of one's occupation and
enjoyment of one's free time.