In sum: Totally worth it, but I always placed a higher priority on jobs I liked.
Wife actually doesn’t want to be richer, because she grew up an unwilling celebrity. Any more rich than we are, and she would perish under the spotlight.
In sum: Totally worth it, but I always placed a higher priority on jobs I liked.
Wife actually doesn’t want to be richer, because she grew up an unwilling celebrity. Any more rich than we are, and she would perish under the spotlight.
Making sure to switch companies when you hit a dead road.
Always communicating to your manager what you expect.
Driving the career instead of hoping you get a raise alone makes a huge difference.
Or I also moved to a big city instead of staying in a small city because I knew that my chances for a career are much higher.
I have not studied, and I reached 6 figures by myself and my old friends earn half of what I make (not USA)
And yes I actually enjoy doing a great job slightly independent from what I do.
One of my neighbors was an NFL player. He got hurt, retired and has a normal gig, just with more swag than most people. It was tough for his kids to just enjoy little league or whatever.