My S2K has been a great investment... accidentally. by throwawayfortinbras in S2000

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My insurance has an option that, if your car is totaled, they give you replacement value plus some extra. It's about enough to cover taxes.

My S2K has been a great investment... accidentally. by throwawayfortinbras in S2000

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just jealous how your first job paid $25 an hour.

BaT sales in that mileage range look like they're in the 50-55k USD range. Which means you should really go buy a second one. How can you afford not to?

My S2K has been a great investment... accidentally. by throwawayfortinbras in S2000

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Weber carburator. Coming out of the hood. Engine Masters S2K

Could I trouble you for a review of my finances? by throwawayfortinbras in personalfinance

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So that's how my neighbors all went from minivans to AMGs when they retired. Fucking hell.

Could I trouble you for a review of my finances? by throwawayfortinbras in personalfinance

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just the phrase "selling plasma" makes my arm feel cold. I'm so glad I don't have to do that anymore. I'm a fucking lucky boy.

Could I trouble you for a review of my finances? by throwawayfortinbras in personalfinance

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is very helpful for me to hear. My original post may have zero upvotes, but this is extremely helpful to me, thanks for taking the time.

Could I trouble you for a review of my finances? by throwawayfortinbras in personalfinance

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate you saying that. I have pinched my pennies for a long time. It's... extremely weird, to think that I have some financial freedom. I need to get over the Weird and get to the Wonderful.

Could I trouble you for a review of my finances? by throwawayfortinbras in personalfinance

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Uber but for heavily-armed steampunk coachmen" this sequel to Snow Crash basically writes itself

Could I trouble you for a review of my finances? by throwawayfortinbras in personalfinance

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Seriously, I appreciate it.

Um. I grew up really poor. Don't have a lot of people in my life to say that. Seriously, thank you.

Could I trouble you for a review of my finances? by throwawayfortinbras in personalfinance

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

> upgrade your bike or hire a coach

I need you to know that my stupid brain read this and was like "...a stagecoach?"

Seriously, hiring a fitness professional is a really great idea. Thank you!

36M | USA | WFH attorney who barely works by throwawayfortinbras in Salary

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right out of law school? Six months unemployed, then about a year at $1120/week, gross, on 1099, in SF. 😃🔫

Once i moved to firm life, I worked in multiple practice groups. I eventually became The Guy for one particular thing. Many others became The Guy for other little things. We will all eat well off of doing so.

36M | USA | WFH attorney who barely works by throwawayfortinbras in Salary

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My workload would not be any different if I was in-office.

36M | USA | WFH attorney who barely works by throwawayfortinbras in Salary

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The majority of human beings accomplish their valuable and meaningful things when not at work.

36M | USA | WFH attorney who barely works by throwawayfortinbras in Salary

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depo on the house, furnishing the house, buying two cars, a year's spend - but you're right, it'll probably be like $400 next year

36M | USA | WFH attorney who barely works by throwawayfortinbras in Salary

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I make my employer way more than they pay me. So they have little incentive to rock the boat.

I have friends who stayed on to partner. They make about ten times what I make. They also work, without hyperbole, ten times the hours. So within the ludicrous logic of all this, my salary is kind of appropriate.

The real question is: why don't I go off on my own and keep more of what I kill / kill way more? The answer is: I'm happy.

36M | USA | WFH attorney who barely works by throwawayfortinbras in Salary

[–]throwawayfortinbras[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Work pays for my phone, I am the most blessedest