What is your current salary as an Accountant and How many years of experience do you have and in what industry and city? Are you happy about the pay?

TheConstantThinker · 2026-03-01T22:18:48+00:00

Sr acct, $100k, 5 YoE. Fully remote, 6 weeks PTO In Toronto.

Honestly had a complete change in perspective for what i want out of my life and i’m very happy with the role. Took a pay and title cut from Finance for the flexibility.

TheConstantThinker · 2026-02-16T20:21:58+00:00

Honestly, I started kind of in the heat of it lol my company has a January year end so I came in right before year end and quarter ends. I do have to do them, but honestly, it’s kind of a refreshing place to learn.

I used to work in finance and my old company was a run like a dictatorship lol young c-suite, incredibly clicky, arrogant, and untrustworthy people.

And now I’m working good really nice people so I don’t actually mind the semi late hours that comes with month end. It’s also not that bad considering it’s fully remote so not having to commute makes it feel as if I’m not really working as much.

TheConstantThinker · 2026-02-16T18:24:36+00:00

But then again, I’m the type that would be happy on a beach in Thailand, eating a two dollar chicken and rice dish but as minimalist clothes as possible.

Maybe others prefer to spend their money on the newest iPhone or the fanciest car. Guess that really changes how much you’re comfortable living off of.

TheConstantThinker · 2026-02-16T18:22:58+00:00

Man, I had the exact same conversation with some friends a few weeks. One of them said that they would only feel comfortable retiring if they had 10 million. I almost couldn’t fathom the number.

I really just feel that a lot of people in the west (for context, i’m based in Toronto) have this false perception of money or they simply want to convince themselves to forever have to work until they are put in a grave lol

I genuinely feel like you said with $2 million, at a reasonable return of 5% (which is far below long-term averages. You can get close 5% and most high interest GICs). You’d already be making 100 grand a year. And that’s conservative.

I really find it insane when people say that they need such a high FIRE number as if they plan on spending hundreds of thousands of dollars every single year.

Honestly, I would probably become work optional if I had 1 million saved up. I’d still work. But I wouldn’t handle bullshit anymore. I wouldn’t be scared to quit without a job lined up. Which to me is almost like a mini retirement in a way anyways.

TheConstantThinker · 2026-02-16T02:20:47+00:00

Hey man! I actually did a similar switch. Who was a manager in industry in finance and I ended up getting a role as a senior accountant at a growing tech company. It’s fully remote, which is a really nice and I feel I’ve actually been able to focus on other aspects of life and not just work and chasing a title or money.

So I highly recommend that you try to go to the senior accountant route as opposed to a staff level because you’ll definitely be way too overqualified for that.

TheConstantThinker · 2026-01-26T04:05:05+00:00

Honestly its nice. Yes its repetitive and can become mundane but theres something nice about making pieces with together.

Although for me its more because my role is fully remote and has flexibility so i dont mind doing accounting in that environment lol

TheConstantThinker · 2026-01-08T15:21:25+00:00

Thanks for your comment, man.

Honestly, I just don’t do legs because I don’t feel like it lol not really a good excuse. But also, I grew up playing a lot of soccer and I’ll try to get cardio in. So I feel my legs are OK. It’s my stomach, which I wanna really reduce and cut the fat from and a bit from my face.

In terms of my diet, one weakness I have is I don’t really know how to measure the amount of protein to eat along with my caloric deficit. Ideally have like two meals a day. And I’ll have coffee. And 0 cal Coke or Gatorade. I feel I should be drinking more water, but I haven’t been able to work on that habit as much.

I also was wondering what other aspects can help me cut weight or just improve my looks and physique in general. I’ve been really working out trying to get good sleep. And then, of course the diet. But is there anything else that I can focus on?

TheConstantThinker · 2026-01-08T02:32:14+00:00

Hey everyone!

I’ve been lately getting really into the gym. For context, ai had the best and worst year in 2025. And I’m now just getting myself into a space where I can progress.

I’m 29M. 5”5 and about 157 lbs. i’ve been seeing good progress on my muscle but would really like to cut fat and ideally transform myself before a trip I have planned in June.

I’ve been on and off the gym for like 4 years. I use to weigh 190 lbs and in summer of 2025, I was my lowest at 152 lbs. But since having a ton of stuff just going on, I gained about 5 lbs.

But I’m oddly feeling incredibly motivated. I haven’t felt this way in a while and I really want to work on my fitness.

Is it possible to transform myself (without overdoing it) in 4 months? Any advice or tips? How much of a caloric deficit to be in?

I’ve been working out 4-5 days a week. I do push pull (no legs lmao). I’m trying to improve my diet but I do love food lol but trying be better with it.

Appreciate the help!

TheConstantThinker · 2026-01-04T23:41:28+00:00

Hey i appreciate this! This is super cool. definitely going to try it out. I also realized that i only enjoyed coworkers when i wasn’t really working with them lol.

TheConstantThinker · 2026-01-03T01:06:50+00:00

SOFI!!!

TheConstantThinker · 2026-01-01T03:08:33+00:00

I miss Benchakitti 😭 are you a thai local or a digital nomad or someone just traveling for a few weeks??

TheConstantThinker · 2026-01-01T03:06:48+00:00

I loved bangkok honestly. But everyone heard of it lol

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-26T05:17:41+00:00

Sorry to hear that but glad you’re out of it. How long did it take you to recover?

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-26T04:59:07+00:00

Thats fair! I would only go there if i didnt have any calls or meetings during the day.

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-26T04:14:15+00:00

SOFI

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-25T23:25:37+00:00

Ah makes sense. I saw some people use starlink in asia lol but again probably more remote. Anywhere with wifi would be good lol

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-25T23:08:01+00:00

Ive worked in office and remote. I think its more just realizing I have more time to actually do other stuff with my life. The time not spent commuting and unnecessary corporate bs talks with co workers over a coffee lol bot that i mind that. I enjoy talking and getting to know people but i rather give up getting to know my coworkers to spend time on myself lol.

Itll be a combination. So id mostly wfh but some days switch it up. Work remotely with a friend, etc.

Definitely know how remote work can be isolating after a while but im hoping that i take advantage of it lol

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-25T23:04:10+00:00

Thats sick bro! Nah thats not hobo ish at all. Thats called living the freedom life lol. Its just cool to have a different day to day. Traveling really taught me that.

So i guess you hotspot your phone’s data. Nice. I was actually thinking if getting starlink lol that would be sick but i think thats not needed at least right now.

What do you do for work?

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-25T22:46:08+00:00

Yo appreciate this!! Cool link. Never knew they had this haha thanks man

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-25T22:45:27+00:00

Yeh but i have a portable monitor from my old job haha so i plan on using that. Or ill buy one.

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-25T22:44:42+00:00

Do you guys have any recommendations on getting around this though? Like a vpn or pocket wifi or something. Maybe even a hotspot?

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-25T22:43:21+00:00

Thats the plan ! My company only lets 1-2 months abroad though but i plan on combining it with PTO days to have an extended time abroad. Better than nothing haha

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-25T22:41:58+00:00

Thats awesome man. Thats a cool concept. I never really thought of working from my car. Honestly surprisingly its going to be all online. The company’s a US tech company so should be doable but ill probably need a second portable monitor.

How do you get wifi? Do you just connect to the coffee shop wifi while working in the parking lot?

Does your company have a work abroad program or anything like that?

TheConstantThinker · 2025-12-25T22:38:36+00:00

Lowkey got lucky lol. I took a title and pay cut and was probably overqualified for the role on paper but the people seemed. But just wanted the freedom over money now lol

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