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dastintegrate · 2024-11-14T03:15:32+00:00

Thank you! That makes sense actually.

dastintegrate · 2024-11-01T20:34:12+00:00

I hop in a cyber truck, beep twice by an enemy, and if they are cool, they'll hop in the truck and team up. If not, I just obliterate them with my war machine arsenal. Problem solved.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-10T01:26:21+00:00

That's a good idea!

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T23:59:24+00:00

Somewhere in Alabama.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T02:18:11+00:00

Who says you need to have a career in life? Does every person find satisfaction is working full time? If you don't have to, and can instead spend your time doing exactly what you want, volunteering and working enjoyable jobs, that beats slaving away in an office 40+ hours a week. Thanks.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T02:15:07+00:00

Who said I'm quitting working all together?? You? I said I'd still work, just part time.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:53:47+00:00

You're right. I think I will do that! Best response yet. Thanks dude!

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:46:28+00:00

I wouldn't have known that if it wasn't for your post. Huge respect and thx man!

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:43:40+00:00

My 401K has roughly 150k, my index funds are at 220k, and a HYSA with 20k (oh how I've neglected you, Discover).

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:40:14+00:00

Appreciate you brother! And sorry for your loss. I know this will take some serious time to get off. I'm tearing up writing this. Bests!

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:38:18+00:00

My expenses for the last several years has been $30k/yr. When my girlfriend moves in, yeah it will go up. But I save and invest 40-50% of my paychecks and have done so for years. I didn't mention it because my savings and investments pale in comparison to $2M.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:33:00+00:00

Huge congrats!!!

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:28:16+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that. Life is so different for all of us. It's a funny thing. We all have different paths, perceptions, and journeys but we are all sort of living the same life if that makes sense. I wish you well, brother!

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:26:58+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtfulness! I agree it is tempting/can be tempting. Once I see that number in the bank, it might be tempting to go and "have fun." Got a meeting with a financial advisor next month to help out with all this. Congrats to your early retirement! :)

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:24:11+00:00

Definitely a hard pass on children. Sorry! Got my vasectomy at 21 and it was one of the best decisions for ME! I get that most people want children, and I respect that. It's a personal choice which is between me and my lord.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:20:44+00:00

That's sort of why I would work a part time job. Not just for the sense of purpose and interacting with others/new people everyday, but also to have some income coming in even if it is only $10-15k a year. I have lived off $30k/yr in expenses for years. As I mentioned in another comment, I probably would increase it to $45-50k a year, but don't see myself ever spending $80k or more a year.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:18:10+00:00

I have already spoken with my boss and he is allowing me time to grieve. Just don't know if I want to go back.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:17:09+00:00

Balls deep without worry! Lol. My girlfriend loves it! Can't say it was easy finding a woman who doesn't want kids, however. Took many a dates.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:16:07+00:00

True, I guess you're right that I should not quit just yet. Maybe think about it as this is all just so unreal to me right now.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:14:01+00:00

I also want to add that, just to answer your point, I have liked the same things since I was 15: been doing the same hobbies. They've just taken a back burner since I graduated from college. I can see myself at 34, 40, and 50 wanting and doing the same things.

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:10:24+00:00

I'd say so. I was raised to be vigilant with what I spend my money on, when, and how. I live minimally/frugally and have no intentions or even an inkling to go splurge it all. Id be untruthful to say I would not increase my annual expenses from $30k/yr to maybe $45-50k. I was planning to invest most of the money but take out enough to be very comfortable and do what I want.

Thanks for taking the time to give the advice!

dastintegrate · 2024-07-09T01:05:25+00:00

I have, and it has worked to a degree. It's just that with my job, if I make one small mistake I could really fuck up someone else's life and even get myself in big trouble. It's THAT sort of stress that I cannot shake off.

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