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The Number 2 can move to a low cost of living place. Plenty of small towns around the world and even in the US where 500k will set you up with housing security
by bitxbitxbitcoin 5y ago
The Number 2 can move to a low cost of living place. Plenty of small towns around the world and even in the US where 500k will set you up with housing security and free time to do yoga, clean living, therapy, and child-rearing.
Why people don’t consider this option seriously is a different consideration entirely.
- mancerayder 5y agoNot everyone has fully remote. In fact the largest employers of tech in New York are going the opposite way. I.e. financial services. In January the business leaders met with the Governor and the Mayor to figure out how to encourage people to come back. It's really happening. Even with hybrid, cheap housing means long commute times.
- bitxbitxbitcoin 5y ago500k USD is enough to not have a 9-5 if you don’t live/work in an urban area and/or are willing to make some sacrifices like unfamiliarity with the local language. The point is to exit the rat race.