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I watch deer wandering past my property and their goal is to just EAT something and not be killed by something. We're basically that with video games so it's more fun.
Also drugs, sex, rock'n'roll, burgers, Netflix, amazon prime, cola, holidays to sunny places, cheap fashion, plastic, pollution, war and death.
There is no end - it’s all a strange loop. Learn to have fun while looping?
Humor and being kind, become a Buddhist since it doesn't matter but that's important.
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OP here. You're right. I left my job last year, after 1.5 years of experience out of burnout. I'm highly frugal but still running out of money, so gotta work again. The problem is, I knew from the very beginning that I'm only doing software for the money. And now I have to do the same thing which I've always dreaded. I hope I get some fulfilment working from office, socializing after three whole years.
How much do you spend per month? If youre frugal dont you have at least 1-2 yuears saved?
I contributed ~50% of that to my parents' retirement home, leaving me with ~1.5y worth of expenses.
It's been 8-9 months since I left my job. So effectively I'm left with ~6mo.
I'm living with my parents. I can easily survive for another couple years, but I want to contribute to the family's expenses. Plus, home is too comfortable to get things done.