It looks like nowadays everyone is a huge proponent of the FI/RE, the net worth is the only thing people of Blind care about. And I get it, it seems to be a healthy and reasonable goal to have. But it looks like just too many people are becoming unhealthily obsessed with the idea of achieving FI/RE no matter what. They are freaking out about the fact of spending another hundred bucks on a dinner or buying their fiancé a Louis Vuitton bag once in a while… I mean, taking into account you’re earning $200k+ do you really think that spending will make so much harm to the net worth? And I’m not talking about the extremes when you spend all your money on that shit, and I obviously know how compound interest works overtime? But still, what’s the fucking point in spending your time and brainpower on fighting the idea to spend on something that brings you happiness/joy/pleasure/whatever. Don’t you have something bigger to think of? And another question, why so many people think that once FI/RE is achieved they will be overloaded with a shitload on new cool ideas, they will have so much time and energy to dedicate it to things they were always passionate about. I mean... really?
The high TC most of us have may not last for long. Act accordingly. Save when you have the income so you won’t be crying when when you are not making so much or worse nothing.
Or buy ur own damn fiance to buy them a Louis Vuitton
Wtf is FIRE?
Financially independent , retire early.
I have achieved FIRE but still working just because I enjoy it. I enjoy it even more knowing that I can quit anytime. Being financially secure brings peace of mind, helps you live a stress free and worry free existence. Wasting money on trivia things such as Louis Vuitton will delay that goal.
$200k isn’t that much in HCOL if you want to FIRE.
some assumes having child is a blocker for FIRE. what’s the fking point of living and earning then?
Plenty of reasons. No need to give up your freedom to your "selfish genes"
What's the fucking point of having kids? They are so expensive, are a legal liability. People who want kids are dumb. What to do with your money? Indulge in your taboo hedonistic fantasies... Live LIFE!!!
I would just never date someone who wanted me to buy them a Louis Vuitton bag "once in awhile"
You my friend aren't familiar with Chinese "Louis Vuitton"?
They're an adult. If they want cheap chinese knockoffs they can buy them, themselves
Didn't spend any money for about 7 years to fire and haven't been worried about money for decades since. That's why. A+ would recommend and absolutely do again.
I spent 0 years saving and havent worried about money since?
That's awesome! Money is a big source of stress for many of us, especially those of us with dependents and significant obligations. If you found a way to live without stressing it that is awesome! Born wealthy or just don't have any significant living expenses?
I don’t care about any of that jive. I save money and I spend money. I splurge on things I enjoy but I don’t think about it much. Life is short
Here's a leetcode, kid. Now buy yourself a Louis Vuitton.
What's up with the sudden lengthy rant so early in the morning? Geez get a cup of coffee!
Clearly OP’s fiancé refused to buy them a Louis Vuitton bag
Then go steal one. Now I have to teach them how to procure a Louis Vuitton!