Are you really living the American dream OR just chasing the Rat race?
Sep 7, 2021
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Hi,
I have been in US since 7-8 years, did masters here and working in Bay Area since then.
My question is,
I feel like I have been constantly chasing things like anything.
- Chased College grades
- Chased Internship
- Chased full time job
- Chased H1B lottery for 3 years
- Chased better paying company
- Been through layoffs mental stress
- Now chasing million dollars Bay Area house
Life has not been peaceful with so many to do items in the list.
Have you been in a similar situation?? I do not live in the moment, constantly planning or living for tomorrow.
And yes - I am from India.
Please suggest your solution or approach in the comments. Thank you 😊🙏🙏
7 Yoe
170k TC
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I think there were some rough guidelines on Reddit like:
leanFIRE < $1 million
FIRE ~ $1-2 million
chubbyFIRE ~ 2.5 - $5 million
fatFIRE ~ $5 - $10 million
whaleFIRE > $10 million
I think I'd happily get out comparing TC etc if I don't live in capitalistic country like USA, where everything I do involves money.
Low income means bad school district, bad healthcare, high crime etc.