First paycheck

They warned us that the first paycheck would be less than usual. Still. It was sad to see the faces drop, mirroring shock and dissappointment as my fellow interns received our first paycheck. I think it was really outrageous to the people in my group who had not yet had a job in which federal taxes were taken out. These people were quite surprised that Uncle Sam actually demands around 30% of your paycheck. I think I was most upset that my wife still has more take home than me, which makes her the provider in our house yet again. Need to sit down with someone who knows their shit and find out why.