TreatThompson OP t1_ir6agc9 wrote on October 5, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Reply to comment by ValyrianJedi in Does Vienna wait for us, or is life a race against ourselves? [Discussion] by TreatThompson

Wow thanks for that perspective

Seems like that frantic pace and grinding it out during your 20s is paying off now.

Would you do it the same way if you got sent back 10 years? Or would you take it easier having gone through it now?

Wowwowwowwaaw t1_ir6c9qx wrote on October 5, 2022 at 5:34 PM

To counterbalance the previous comment: I had my children when I was in my twenties. Now that I'm in my forties I'm very glad I didn't spend all those years chasing a career, rebuilding a house,... as so many of my peers were doing. I'm glad I saw my children growing up and could always make time for them. So it really depends on what is important for you. However if you have a Big Dream, now is definitly the time to start taking steps towards that goal.

TreatThompson OP t1_ir6db3y wrote on October 5, 2022 at 5:41 PM

Yeah the definitely makes sense too and is extremely valid

Guess at the end of the day it comes down to each individuals circumstances

ValyrianJedi t1_ir6dre4 wrote on October 5, 2022 at 5:44 PM

It's hard to say with hindsight being 20/20 and all and survivor bias coming in to play. Knowing what I know now, that it did work out and end up being worth it, yeah I'd do things the same. If it was a matter of doing that today though, when I have more responsibilities and have kids on the way that I want to spend time with instead of being a workaholic, I can't say that I would make the same decision today. So I'm glad that I did it between 20 and 30 and would do it again, but can't say that I'd do it between 30 and 40.

TreatThompson OP t1_ir6fb8t wrote on October 5, 2022 at 5:54 PM

Okay yeah that makes complete sense

Again thanks for that comment 🙌 Super helpful food for thought

TencilCatButt t1_ir6cv1t wrote on October 5, 2022 at 5:38 PM

I am turning 28 soon and in a similar spot. 70 hour weeks for yearss. House almost paid off, homestead with some side income etc. finally looking to get a promotion as a “review” position vs the “preparer” positions ive always held. I hope i can relax a bit as I am experiencing burn out. I also splurged on some music/guitars etc recently and trying to remind myself to enjoy