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I would love to live an exciting life but unfortunately I have bills to pay. I'm torn between saving up to have a decent standard of living in my 30s and beyond

I would love to live an exciting life but unfortunately I have bills to pay. I'm torn between saving up to have a decent standard of living in my 30s and beyond, or going AWOL today and hoping that I can jump back into a career with higher earning potential to make up for all the years I wasn't able to buy into the market or purchase a home. I try to carpe diem as much as I can but it doesn't help that I am switching jobs every two years and moving almost every year and am never able to find a real sense of stability. Was it the same during the 90s? I watched Office Space and found the protagonist pretty relatable.

nopenopenopeno 4y ago
As someone who was irresponsible in my 20s but had so much fun and made so many great memories that I can never regret it, now I’m playing catch up and it totally sucks. I don’t have any advice except generally don’t take any advice from anybody older than 40, and that is probably pushing it. They have no idea.
- dan12ha 4y ago
  Seriously come to Europe, you are basically forced into 30+ days of vacation and Heathcare is free, no need to save in case of an illness or fear losing your job and having no healthcare. This means more chance of saving for a house deposit. I am in the UK and as long as you move north of Birmingham the house prices are not stupid.
  - nopenopenopeno 4y ago
    I actually wanted to, but that required getting a job there first. I was able to get a CS degree and now I am making more than enough here, but I am still behind and the process of starting a new career late in life has been grueling.
  - softcactus 4y ago
    I have seriously been considering moving to Europe given the rise of fascism in the US. What does the immigration process look like for an American?
    - dan12ha 4y ago
      No idea. Since we divorced the EU we are probably desperate for immigration though. We do not seem to have enough people for anything.
  - toomuchtodo 4y ago
    The midlands are absolutely lovely, highly recommend the area (specifically Swadlincote). Had a friend show me around years ago and it was a life changing experience.

nopenopenopeno 4y ago

As someone who was irresponsible in my 20s but had so much fun and made so many great memories that I can never regret it, now I’m playing catch up and it totally sucks. I don’t have any advice except generally don’t take any advice from anybody older than 40, and that is probably pushing it. They have no idea.

dan12ha 4y ago
Seriously come to Europe, you are basically forced into 30+ days of vacation and Heathcare is free, no need to save in case of an illness or fear losing your job and having no healthcare. This means more chance of saving for a house deposit. I am in the UK and as long as you move north of Birmingham the house prices are not stupid.
- nopenopenopeno 4y ago
  I actually wanted to, but that required getting a job there first. I was able to get a CS degree and now I am making more than enough here, but I am still behind and the process of starting a new career late in life has been grueling.
- softcactus 4y ago
  I have seriously been considering moving to Europe given the rise of fascism in the US. What does the immigration process look like for an American?
  - dan12ha 4y ago
    No idea. Since we divorced the EU we are probably desperate for immigration though. We do not seem to have enough people for anything.
- toomuchtodo 4y ago
  The midlands are absolutely lovely, highly recommend the area (specifically Swadlincote). Had a friend show me around years ago and it was a life changing experience.