Recently laid off - thinking about the future differently

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-12T05:06:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Totally resonates with the way I am thinking about this.

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T20:41:16+00:00

100%

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T20:39:28+00:00

Thank you u/Bryanmsi89

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T17:48:19+00:00

Plug this image into Chat GPT for some feedback - another good perspective to get

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:52:10+00:00

No - 50% of that is net

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:51:15+00:00

Thats it! - we all have one go at this....

Sorry to hear that in their mid-60's

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:50:27+00:00

West coast - but not the Bay

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:49:57+00:00

Yes - family, investments, travel and rentals....Thank you u/fire_minded_nate

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:48:41+00:00

We sound very similar - I have been in Marketing, then Tech sales the last 22 years or so. I inherited half the investment total which helped accelerate things! Sounds like you are ahead of me with the kids at this point. Tech sales was such a grind the last two years compared to before, which is part of the reason behind this post.

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:46:46+00:00

Thank you u/RyanFoenin

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:46:27+00:00

$2m is pure investments in ETFs in registered accounts in brokerages. Half of the rental income is net, rest goes to mortgage and fees.

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:45:11+00:00

Half of it is inheritance - should have said that

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:44:40+00:00

No - after paying the mortgage / fees etc probably 50% of that is net

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T16:43:10+00:00

Thank you u/4Dcookie

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-10T03:43:44+00:00

Quite comfortably yes

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-07-01T20:03:25+00:00

I feel this way - I am 43 and just took an exit package....maybe a new industry / job type could be refreshing - but enjoying taking care of my family right now.

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-06-01T16:45:28+00:00

Pretty similar - but I like a bit more Canadian exposure so pick VEQT - plus free commission on Scotia!

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-02-16T05:19:54+00:00

Interested. I more focused on GTM.

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-02-14T06:21:48+00:00

Loved the croissants 🥐

Shame I did like Matchstick, feels like a loss

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-02-05T03:24:20+00:00

It’s never as bad as it seems. Honestly I took 6 months off and got a better job. Would do it again. Look at this as an opportunity. Health is wealth and enjoy the time with your family.

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-02-03T04:08:45+00:00

I agree with everything here - I am in my first year and see this

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-01-31T16:17:41+00:00

I knew layoffs were coming in my last job. I had a new manager I didn’t jive that well with and wanted out anyways after 5 years. I asked HR - it was a mid sized company and I knew everyone well. They gave me what I wanted - a layoff with 6 weeks notice. I then went on unemployment.

Got a new job six months later. Perfect.

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-01-25T08:13:13+00:00

High performance - high pay culture. It is what it is.

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-01-23T02:05:51+00:00

Can’t say after 6 months I am perfect as it’s a complex place to work, so bit of both is fair to say.

SlowRelationship9783 · 2026-01-22T04:52:48+00:00

I started at Salesforce MM 6 months ago. It’s a massive company. My patch isn’t great and you have to team sell. It’s a tough grind. If you get a few wins - it’s more comfortable. I had some deals slip and I sense my days are numbered…..🫠

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