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> I'm a mid-30s German guy. I just broke up with my g/f after 10 years of relationship. I quit my job. And I'm about to leave my appartment behind. I have 40'000 Euro cash and 60'000 Euro in ETFs/stocks.

Just wondering - Why did you quit the job and the apartment?

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He didn't want to be reminded of his old life?

seems like in live many decisions are based on current environment and previous decisions. so, if you question one core decision then this questioning is going round like chain of falling dominos. and the job didn't make me happy. I think I'd be willing to stay in IT in the long run. but that work environment was too money-focused for me. too many colleagues whose primarily focus was working, having a career, getting more bonuses etc. if I can move due to end of relationship I can get rid of the job also easily and really ask myself "what do i want?".

Ladies keep the estate, boys move out.

correct ... it's okay with me, though, and I could also stay there if I wanted. but I started to dislike the apartment for further reasons (neighbours f.x.). so I'm quite happy with that possibility.

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