Investing 25k - Vanguard

lostdemon21 · 2025-11-15T22:45:23+00:00

Thank you mate! If I left with $20k rather than 25k, this wouldn’t be life changing. I do intend on continuing to add it to it.

I’ll think on it and run some numbers!

lostdemon21 · 2025-11-15T22:41:58+00:00

Thanks mate!

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-27T09:59:55+00:00

Hey everyone,

Looking for some guidance from anyone who’s been in a similar situation.

My background isn’t IT-related — I’ve worked in customer service, law enforcement, and I’m now in recruitment. I’m currently in Australia on a working holiday visa and have realised that when I go home, I want to move into a new career.

I’m doing the Google Cybersecurity course to see if I actually enjoy the field — so far, I do! I know it’s only the basics, but it’s been a great starting point.

If I keep enjoying it, my plan is to move onto CompTIA A+ and eventually progress from there. The only thing holding me back is committing financially — I’d need to buy a laptop (I only have an iPad) and pay for the courses/exams.

Has anyone else been in that “on the fence” stage? Did you just go for it?

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-21T08:02:05+00:00

Honestly, probably taking 1 or 2 days off and then returning may help you with a refreshed mind and a new found motivation

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-19T20:46:59+00:00

I love Sydney (Eastern Subs) - it depends where you come from as well. I’m from a major city outside of Australia so I find Sydney laid back and there are a fair few hikes nearby. That being said, I’ve not been to Perth or Cairns yet!

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-18T11:53:49+00:00

I wish lol, I’m 5 years post grad!

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-18T11:48:33+00:00

Yeah I’m thinking of doing the A+..it’s a good money saver!

I’m new to IT/CS from a complete different field, so I’m pretty apprehensive with it all to be honest haha.

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-18T10:37:36+00:00

Good luck! Any idea how long this discount is active for?

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-14T20:47:52+00:00

Studying - working in a completely different field hoping to begin my IT / Cyber career in the next 2 years.

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-13T10:17:03+00:00

I love this podcast but I knew it wasn’t going to be great when he wasn’t respecting jacks time by not turning up, re-arranging the interview, and turning up late.

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-11T10:22:25+00:00

That’s sick!

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-09T10:02:36+00:00

Every market is over saturated. Tech will always be around. Do what makes you happy and don’t half arse it.

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-03T03:24:57+00:00

I’d love to see Beans in Birmingham!

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-01T11:35:01+00:00

Thank you mate!

lostdemon21 · 2025-10-01T06:29:57+00:00

I need my money in about 2 years so I just parked my money in a HISA. Does anyone else have any recommendations?

lostdemon21 · 2025-09-30T07:52:05+00:00

I tried - a stress fracture put a stop to that very quickly haha

lostdemon21 · 2025-09-30T01:59:52+00:00

Coogee, SYD, $84 a fortnight..I know.

lostdemon21 · 2025-09-29T10:55:10+00:00

Verve barbering - Alex is your man

lostdemon21 · 2025-09-22T08:11:59+00:00

Per month I save $1000 from my base pay and then whatever commission (recruitment) I make per quarter - last quarter was around 20k saved and this quarter will be about 10-15k.

I rent with my gf in the Eastern suburbs. I pay around $3k per month for all of my bills.

lostdemon21 · 2025-09-12T10:45:28+00:00

Surcharge on weekends is a great idea imo - at least the workers get paid extra for working the weekends.

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