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Yeah, not sorry I’m retired after 20 years at FAANG. Closing on a nice house by the sea [1] today with the proceeds of said two decades and looking forward to a

Yeah, not sorry I’m retired after 20 years at FAANG. Closing on a nice house by the sea [1] today with the proceeds of said two decades and looking forward to a much slower and relaxing pace of life 1: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/153393755 https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/153393755

AugSun 1y ago
The floor plan looks like a game of Tetris, mate :-) I clearly see there 3 generations of owners. Congrats, good luck - and enjoy it! Never look back.
- spacedcowboy 1y ago
  Not going to lie. The first couple of visits I turned left rather than right from time to time… Still awesome. Just got back from getting the keys after everything completed.
octo888 1y ago
1.6 Gigabit Internet? Just had to rub it in didn't you! Just kidding. Looks glorious. Congratulations!
- spacedcowboy 1y ago
  For the first time, ever, I’m wondering if I actually need the fastest service… But it’s not 1.6Gbit - there’s a local service provider (as opposed to the generic list the estate-agents site uses) which offers 10Gbit (because it’s the UK you have to quote median speed, so they quote 7Gbit). I know because that’s what the previous owner had, he ran a business from there. I’m sorry, I guess that really is rubbing it in :)
  - octo888 1y ago
    > For the first time, ever, I’m wondering if I actually need the fastest service… I have gigabit and it's kind of wasted as now more than ever, a VPN is useful (bordering on required) for a proper Internet access. I do whitelist my usenet server, so it's handy for that at least
  - s5300 1y ago
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dbetteridge 1y ago
I'm reminded of a game of Cluedo, fancy hosting a murder mystery dinner :D Lovely spot for a retirement though!
lotsofpulp 1y ago
The proceeds which will only maintain purchasing power because others have to work 996? These index fund returns sufficient to keep abreast of inflation don’t materialize out of thin air.
collingreen 1y ago
You did it right! Good job and enjoy your hard earned separation from the grind!
TheAmazingRace 1y ago
Congrats on your retired life! That said, I'm not sure if posting a link to the property you purchased is a good idea, considering that's akin to doxing yourself.
oh_fiddlesticks 1y ago
I feel it is unwise to dox yourself

AugSun 1y ago

The floor plan looks like a game of Tetris, mate :-) I clearly see there 3 generations of owners. Congrats, good luck - and enjoy it! Never look back.

spacedcowboy 1y ago
Not going to lie. The first couple of visits I turned left rather than right from time to time… Still awesome. Just got back from getting the keys after everything completed.

octo888 1y ago

1.6 Gigabit Internet? Just had to rub it in didn't you! Just kidding. Looks glorious. Congratulations!

spacedcowboy 1y ago
For the first time, ever, I’m wondering if I actually need the fastest service… But it’s not 1.6Gbit - there’s a local service provider (as opposed to the generic list the estate-agents site uses) which offers 10Gbit (because it’s the UK you have to quote median speed, so they quote 7Gbit). I know because that’s what the previous owner had, he ran a business from there. I’m sorry, I guess that really is rubbing it in :)
- octo888 1y ago
  > For the first time, ever, I’m wondering if I actually need the fastest service… I have gigabit and it's kind of wasted as now more than ever, a VPN is useful (bordering on required) for a proper Internet access. I do whitelist my usenet server, so it's handy for that at least
- s5300 1y ago
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dbetteridge 1y ago

I'm reminded of a game of Cluedo, fancy hosting a murder mystery dinner :D Lovely spot for a retirement though!

lotsofpulp 1y ago

The proceeds which will only maintain purchasing power because others have to work 996? These index fund returns sufficient to keep abreast of inflation don’t materialize out of thin air.

collingreen 1y ago

You did it right! Good job and enjoy your hard earned separation from the grind!

TheAmazingRace 1y ago

Congrats on your retired life! That said, I'm not sure if posting a link to the property you purchased is a good idea, considering that's akin to doxing yourself.

oh_fiddlesticks 1y ago

I feel it is unwise to dox yourself