chronically depressed dude sometimes feels goodđŸ€ 

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texag16

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texag16
Apr 19 26 Comments

life is a funny thing man. when my rich, silver-spoon-fed cousin bought an Audi (etron hybrid) a few years ago, I hated the fact I was driving Kias. copped a Tesla this last fall, paid cash & haven’t touched a gas pump since. his parents own $20m+ homes, mine are on food stamps.

looking back on my beyond bizarre journey (dm for deets), this type of realization gives me some silver-lining sometimes.

what demons have you fought & beat? I’m still wrestling with the total loss of my childhood and being forced to grow up WAY too fast, but I’m trying 😬

if TC&YOE is a thing in this section, I’ll add it.
Edit (see comment): 5 YOE, 150k

all love to all y’all

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  • TC or GTFO
    Apr 19 4
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      texag16

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      ^100% agree, I actually left a job making more for a job making less to get better WLB, I’m living for the weekends now, and enjoying a much healthier relationship with my current employer/company
      Apr 19
    • So glad that you were able to make it. Some dumb b*tch*s like Mentor only know three words.
      Apr 19
  • New
    ksdnfksnds

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    ksdnfksnds
    I chose the wrong career and switched to tech in 30s. Biggest demon I’ve beat (both professional and financial)
    Apr 19 2
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      ksdnfksnds

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      ksdnfksnds
      Also parents weren’t able to supply much due to unfortunate circumstances so had to really toughen up fast.
      Apr 19
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      texag16

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      lots of love & respect my friend. we’re a different breed, and we are stronger than we realize
      Apr 19
  • Uber
    hfHH16

    Go to company page Uber

    hfHH16
    I drive a Tesla and just ordered a Porsche taycan. Now Tesla model 3/y is like Kia to me.
    Apr 19 7
    • Uber
      hfHH16

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      hfHH16
      I have a model x. Considered the model s plaid but it’s still no where as fun as a taycan in terms of handling and how low to the ground the taycan rides.
      Apr 19
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      texag16

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      happy for you dude, as long as you are getting what you want & have worked for, just like I try to be for myself (when I’m not self-loathing for reasons I still can’t understand lol)
      Apr 19
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    hoooolii

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    hoooolii
    So did you help your parents to get off the food stamps?
    Apr 19 1
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      texag16

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      no, cause they popped out way too many children & never even tried to take care of any of them. they dodged responsibility every chance they got.

      so the bills as I paid as a child will be as much help as they’ll ever get.
      Apr 19
  • Intel
    HODLINTC

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    HODLINTC
    What’s wrong with growing up way too fast?

    It’s all about perspective.

    I see that as something to be proud of. You should too.

    So what if your cousin drives an Audi, while you drive a Kia.

    Why do you define life like that?

    Now that you have a Tesla, do you think people driving Kias don’t deserve to be alive, that they’re lesser beings?

    Perspective.
    Apr 19 1
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      texag16

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      amen friend, absolutely love the perspective.

      I look down on nobody, we are all from dust to dirt. it just always frustrated me growing up how much he had, how much he was given. even into adulthood, it was tough to know he still enjoyed more “niceties” than I did, even though I’ve never had a choice but to work harder. the Tesla just felt good, cause I know his parents won’t buy him one lol
      Apr 19