@Molson_Hart I see *even* if. without further context, that signals to me intent to keep contributing, but worst case scenario (move to job where you can only pay bills but not invest), still probably ok.
@tanujDE3180 Ohio: little career flexibility. Job goes south => oops.
Austin: easier life, but not as many companies to jump to.
SF: max career flexibility, higher potential to save, more annoyances like worse commute, smaller homes, etc.
@b_co_co Doctor Mark took 12 extra years but only needed half that time for extra school and didn't invest nearly as much as he could have. But work 2-5 more years, get higher SS + let $1.4m grow to $1.6-2m, and he'll be pretty well off.
Both will be fine, neither can travel much.
@Garrett_Archer@_fat_ugly_rat_ none of them sounds appealing. Richmond has great access to DC and mostly easy life, but VA has horrible consumer protection.
@SparkingFIRENC@ryall_aaron@kamikazecash Lol take out a 401k loan before quitting for 6 months of expenses if you have no savings. Or just negotiate severance and get a few months pay to not sue. Taking all the money out immediately? Lol.
@b_co_co@CartierCartell There are metros where it's 3k or so to rent and 8-10k to own. It may make sense to buy in cheaper areas, assuming you're willing to sacrifice geographic mobility (and huge pay raises).
@hommes_tho41403@texasrunnerDFW lmao. Rich republicans are still in NYC after Mamdani. They want the services and access to top talent that places like CA provide. Hilarious to act like you're ever going to be rich and the target of a wealth tax.