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financeLifestyle Creep
#RI-69a82c18·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: 20 years

Prioritizing saving over comfort

Added cleaner and meal delivery after raise, feeling guilty about lifestyle creep

What I wish I knew
"When to stop optimizing and accept current comfort level"
If I could tell you one thing
"Set a 'good enough' threshold to avoid unnecessary stress"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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