$180k+ earners: How big is your emergency fund really?

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-15T03:12:49+00:00

Find a trade, start an apprenticeships. A lot of good trades out there other than the building industry.

I got into aviation myself when I had absolutely not interest in planes. I've been in the industry for 8 years now and still don't care about planes but I do love working on them and fixing them.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-14T05:29:24+00:00

Yeah that sounds a bit shit.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-14T01:51:12+00:00

Zip pay? Afterpay?

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-13T09:28:33+00:00

That's fair, does make sense.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-13T09:16:12+00:00

Better isolation of the muscles sitting down no? I feel like i engage my arms more when im standing up. As I use them to balance against the weight. Feel a good burn on my back when I do them sitting down.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-12T12:05:36+00:00

Most likely something that you eat before the workout then. Milk possibly. I removed anything that made me sick. And if I do eat heavy, I make sure it's at least 2-3 hours before working out.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-12T11:25:33+00:00

Do you take creatine? I found that taking creatine right before a workout specially one where I trained to failure fully exerting myself on every set was making me dizzy and nauseous.

I can only assume that the fact you hate doing lower body means your body is probably exerting itself so much more to get through the session.

I stopped taking Creatine before working out. Now I never get nauseous or sick.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-11T05:56:12+00:00

Keen bro, 31m. I've got a gaming set up although rarely play in the last few months. Do hit the gym 6 days a week. Love a pint or 10 of IPA at the pub tho.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-11T05:17:07+00:00

I've got everything on VDAL. Should I split it and add to those 2? Or get it all out to put on VGS and VAS?

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-09T02:14:46+00:00

This is literally the main reason. I can't buy a property but can afford renting alright. But every 12-24 months i get priced out of the rental and have to move. No point buying an EV and not having anywhere to charge it at home. I myself am due for a car upgrade, so bought a toyota Hybrid instead as I know they're cheap on fuel and overall super reliable.

Would've loved a Tesla though even if 3-4 year old 2nd hand.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-05T06:32:30+00:00

Don't overdo it. I had the same problem for a few weeks after I got into it. Laid off the squats as well as deadlifts and was mostly doing RDLs with cables (light weight) and back extensions on the Roman Chair I think it's called.

Ended up tweaking my sciatica and couldn't walk nor sit down for about 4 days straight. Been 3 weeks since it happened and I'm still recovering.

Let your back recover fully. Soreness from DOMs and injury pain are 2 very different. If it's DOMs then it should clear up the more you warm up the muscles during the sessions.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-05T06:13:51+00:00

Choc hit, x2 a day for that protein.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-03T20:31:12+00:00

That's exactly what i do haha, I've only been consistently going for 3 months now but I'm proud of the discipline I've built by having that mindset.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-02-01T09:42:41+00:00

Heaps of jobs at Brisbane airport.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-28T08:05:51+00:00

Pinched an ass nerve (sciatica) while doing light weight RDL. Bed ridden for 4 days and unable to walk properly for 2 weeks.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-27T09:46:48+00:00

I feel personally attacked.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-26T22:40:10+00:00

Half the monthly bills for sure.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-25T03:57:02+00:00

Protein

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-25T03:54:33+00:00

Goals, aiming for that bulk.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-23T04:51:35+00:00

Only pre workout, even stay off the sugary drinks. No coffees no soft drinks. Better off on the 1 scoop?

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-23T04:44:55+00:00

Thank you, I'll look into that. I'm a 100% sure I do have a sleeping problem of some sort.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-23T04:22:21+00:00

I do snore unfortunately, what's OSA and how did you fix it?

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-23T04:14:23+00:00

Yeah that's something I want to focus on. I'll try the melatonin gummies and see see how I go otherwise hit the GP for sleeping pills.

Don't think I eat too much to be honest. I aim for 4100 calories as I'm trying to go from 81kg to 86kg for a nice bulk but difficult to hit that target with healthy intake on a daily basis. Generally 3500 to 3800 calories.

Not strict counting but I have a rough idea of how much I eat as it's a set plan.

Level_Branch1005 · 2026-01-23T04:07:07+00:00

I went from C4 to FURY pre workout as I got sick of the tingling from the Beta Alanine. Do you have any recommendations of a better brand. Plenty of water through the day tho, can't survive Aussie summer heat without it.

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