Those who finally exited the grind after the vicious one-more-year cycle, what was the trigger? Do you regret your decision? Do you feel like you have enough? Are you spending your time the way you thought you would?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

I’ll let you know when it happens. 😅 I’m solidly in OMY syndrome.

I think I’ll stop in the next year or three, but that might just be the one more year syndrome talking.

Why I think I’ll do it:

Decreasing benefit to additional savings, I’m looking for more buffer, not lifestyle creep
Less interest and satisfaction with work — as I’ve climbed the ladder it’s become more politics and fiefdoms, it’s where the money is but not what I enjoy
I’d like to spend more time with my kids as they get out of toddlerhood, I work a lot and have to travel several times a year, it’s not the best balance and I doubt I’ll look back and wish I spent less time with my kids

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

I decided to sign up for a giant national competition for my hobby sport today. Between entrance fees, flights, and hotel it was a very spendy day.

Build the life you want and then save for it...right?

Also, the last time I tried to do this event I came down with COVID the week before and lost out on a bunch of non-refundable deposits. I'm really hoping that doesn't happen again this time.