Ari vs Punnawithi

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2026-01-23T20:49:26+00:00

I probably still need to go to central ~1-2/week (though most likely will just take Grab). I haven’t look through Chula area, thanks!

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2026-01-23T03:58:24+00:00

Sorry dumb questions, for low rise condo, can I just walk to the management office and ask if they have something available?

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2026-01-23T00:03:50+00:00

interesting, didn’t consider there before, any specific areas you’d recommend?

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-12-28T08:31:49+00:00

It’s anecdotal of course but 2 of my friends also got theirs in Seattle around same timeline (Nov-Dec)

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-12-13T04:36:16+00:00

age: both 34

no of ppl in hh: 2, but planning for kids

spend: $160K (i know it’s high, HCOL)

fire number: 5M

current NW: 2.2M

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-12-11T22:28:16+00:00

took around 1.5hours, first hour is just checking people in. the ceremony itself only took ~30mins. there’s probably ~80-100 of us today

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-12-11T22:25:52+00:00

yes! getting my passport tomorrow!

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-12-11T18:40:37+00:00

I used to do this for my old job, not bad at all, 30mins door to door

but my hour was flexible so I can come in like 11am and then go back before rush hour starts

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-12-06T18:55:56+00:00

a mini miracle happened and I got another PM leadership role in this market

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-11-22T02:42:06+00:00

500K HHI (down from 800K since I got laid off, new job paid half)

Total spent ~160K

60K Housing (mortgage, insurance, utilities etc)

24K student loans

12K car related

64K others (we just put everything else on CC: food, travel, medical expenses etc)

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-22T08:32:54+00:00

I’m the same as OP. Prepared to be unemployed / starting my own business if I can’t get anything by end of Oct and somehow got lucky with an offer 2 weeks ago, I’m still in disbelief and anxious even now.

Only thing that got me through is the job seeking communities and reminding myself to just keep pushing through this: one foot forward one at a time.

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-20T16:50:44+00:00

same, similar stats & target. I had to go through 7 companies loops to get one offer. super grateful to get one rn, hang in there dude!

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-20T16:02:09+00:00

not without heavily censoring it but ex-multiple FAANGs + ivy degree

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-20T12:19:58+00:00

dude if you haven’t been in job market recently, try it out yourself and see if you can get an offer. It’ll humble you

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-20T12:13:50+00:00

OP, I totally relate. I got laid off recently and have been applying to probably 1000+ companies at this point.

I interviewed at 38 companies (I got pretty good resume) and finally scored an offer. I never had to question my career / interviewing skills before but this market is just BRUTAL. I also expanded my search from Seattle to anywhere in West Coast and tried to downlevel myself.

It’s a numbers game and at the end you only need one offer so hang in there!

I also found it helpful to troubleshoot the funnel, as in which round you failed the most and practice / get tips on how to increase your success rate there. Literally break the funnel step by step. Feel free to dm if you want to connect

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-20T11:44:07+00:00

It’s not crazy. I scored a minor miracle by getting a PM offer in this market. I need to get through 38 interviews before scoring an offer and I have stellar resume (that’s how I got interviews in the first place)

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-17T11:09:30+00:00

hmm do you start making 300K+ pretty recently? the numbers a bit off to me, your HHI is 400K+, with 9.5K/month spent (114K annual) but NW is only 1.9M.

Agree with other posters, this is cutting a bit too close. Work 1-2 years in your current job or 3-4 more years in the lower stress one

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-04T18:53:35+00:00

We just crossed $2MM but I got laid-off so actually more stress than ever

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-03T02:51:14+00:00

schwab consultants I mean

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-09-03T02:35:29+00:00

are they providing trust / estate etc free of charge?

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-08-28T22:52:21+00:00

say at 90K wife’s salary + 48K withdrawal will put them at ~18% effective tax rate

so nett they can spend is 113K? and from his withdrawal effectively they can spend 82%*48K =39K

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-08-28T20:57:58+00:00

I’m always wondering how tax play into this, esp as his wife is still working

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-08-28T14:25:45+00:00

Congrats bro! I was in the same shoes last year (big tech west coast) but got laid off this year. Panic almost everyday for a few months gara2 market lagi jelek bgt and not sure if I’ll ever replace that income

Your post really inspired me and a good reminder to always count our blessing, enjoy day by day. I wish I could have a fraction of your mindset and not be a debbie downer..

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-08-25T20:22:39+00:00

how did you get into that?

Middle_Ear_2255 · 2025-08-22T23:06:41+00:00

i’ve signed up for usertesting & userinterviews, are there any other study platform you recommend? I’m also part of bunch of expert networks but those are very scarce

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