“Spending $16,000 on a 2-week vacation”

Item: Spending $16,000 on a 2-week vacation
Rating: 5
Author: u/Ladder-Careful

What Actually Happened

I booked a 2-week vacation despite feeling guilty about spending $16,000

What I wish I knew

"If I could afford it without impacting my long-term savings"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider your financial goals before making big purchases"

Regret Index

5/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

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