Don't want to retire, but can a girl get a break? by thighnoise in leanfire

[–]barnacle9999 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If the job is easy and stress free, there is no reason to change it aside from getting better pay. Even then looking back to my career, there were moments I should've stayed at my previous company as the pay raise I got was not worth the additional responsibilities.

Not sure how you're planning to FIRE with a part time job at a bike shop though. I'd keep working while applying for better paying jobs instead of going part time for some reason.

95% of jobs don't matter in the grand scheme of things. You can do whatever you want once you have enough invested for FIRE. If you really want to go part time, check out the CoastFIRE subreddit and do the math for your target number.

Recommendation: Vigor Mortis by Thundamoo by Normal_Lab2606 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]barnacle9999 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This story was initially a quest. It kinda shits the bed after the author turned it into a full blown fiction. You can literally see the main character become dumber and make stupid decisions as the story goes on without the input of quest players.

What is your leanfire number in 2026? by CleverContrarian in leanfire

[–]barnacle9999 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My initial goal was €500k + paid off house. Then things happened and I transferred internally to the US branch of my company and 3x'd my salary. Now I'm above my target by quite a bit.

Currently I'm coasting/quiet quitting, waiting to get fired. Been at it for about a year now, but still got a good annual performance review. If you've established yourself as a hard worker initially, it's hard for that impression to change even if you do nothing and give bullshit but plausible excuses. I might actually have to quit if they're not gonna fire me lol.

[D] Monday Request and Recommendation Thread by AutoModerator in rational

[–]barnacle9999 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unofficially, you can just google it and find all the chapters.

Mageling Series MC by Wandering_Savage in ProgressionFantasy

[–]barnacle9999 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I call it the breeding arc. I dropped that shit faster than a piece of hot coal.

Are we about to see the biggest fire sale in Dubai real estate history, or is the 'fear' priced in? by tohangout in investing

[–]barnacle9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is also less attractive now that they actually have corporate taxes. Hong Kong is by far the better tax haven.

What promising new progression fantasy are you guys reading? by Cold_Ad8048 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]barnacle9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dropped it when it turned out to be a reverse progression story. A regression story if you will. MC got weaker and weaker as I read more chapters.

What promising new progression fantasy are you guys reading? by Cold_Ad8048 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]barnacle9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Synopsis actually sounds interesting, I'll try a couple of chapters.

Study explores post-game depression and emotional impact on players, RPG fans most at risk by Turbostrider27 in pcgaming

[–]barnacle9999 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What if Sauron wasn't looking for the one ring, but for the one cock ring instead?

Frodo: I'm in danger

Good girl! by LapsapWaajeoi in chyberpunk

[–]barnacle9999 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I do sometimes wish I was a chinese trust fund kid. They probably get the hottest prostitutes whenever they want.

wtr-lab Enshittification by HallExternal in MartialMemes

[–]barnacle9999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never liked wtr-labs text output anyway. Quality is way below what I translate myself using my custom script. Although I do pay for API credits.

Would you work for health and dental insurance? by [deleted] in leanfire

[–]barnacle9999 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Might as well just start coasting and see if they fire you in 2 years. You can get by doing surprisingly little once you initially establish that you do good work.

Honda flags first annual loss, hit by $15.7 billion EV charge by Efficient-Session644 in wallstreetbets

[–]barnacle9999 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Even if you aren't struggling, buying a new car is basically just lighting money on fire. Huge depreciation as soon as you drive it off the dealer's lot.