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careerMidlife Crisis
#RI-69a82a98·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: 37 years old

Got a low-benefit job at 24, then blew through savings

Screwed around for 10 years, now have no savings or retirement

What I wish I knew
"Started saving earlier"
If I could tell you one thing
"Plan finances carefully"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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