28F - Path to 1M net worth
djdieike @ Amazon
I don’t have anyone to share this moment with except for my boyfriend. Yesterday I hit 1M net worth, all liquid, after just under 6 years working in tech. I left college with 15k and saved pretty aggressively as soon as I started my first job. Prioritized tax advantage accounts (back door Roth, megabackdoor Roth, traditional 401k, hsa). But also focused on enjoying my life in the moment; spending quality time with loved ones, taking many vacations, deep conversations.
I have been feeling the happiest I have in my entire life in the 2 years building up to this moment. I grew up with depression, money was held over my head and my only dream was to escape. I never had any dreams other than to get out. Over the years my fear turned into a fear of losing my job and returning to a situation like that. Then that fear melted away.
These fears were all despite being with a boyfriend who is nothing but supportive and loving. Who supports me through extreme personal loss. Gradually this fear melted away. Now I am beginning to have dreams for the first time in my life. Feeling such a deep euphoric feeling when I experience the beauty of nature and feel the love from those around me. I’ve never found myself crying from joy like this before.
These feelings of happiness bring me so much more meaning and true happiness than money could ever. But for me, achieving this financial goal was a key part of my journey. It helped me feel safe enough, for the first time in my life, so I could let go and experience the feelings of happiness.
Tc: 400k
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djdieike @ Amazon
I don’t have anyone to share this moment with except for my boyfriend. Yesterday I hit 1M net worth, all liquid, after just under 6 years working in tech. I left college with 15k and saved pretty aggressively as soon as I started my first job. Prioritized tax advantage accounts (back door Roth, megabackdoor Roth, traditional 401k, hsa). But also focused on enjoying my life in the moment; spending quality time with loved ones, taking many vacations, deep conversations.
I have been feeling the happiest I have in my entire life in the 2 years building up to this moment. I grew up with depression, money was held over my head and my only dream was to escape. I never had any dreams other than to get out. Over the years my fear turned into a fear of losing my job and returning to a situation like that. Then that fear melted away.
These fears were all despite being with a boyfriend who is nothing but supportive and loving. Who supports me through extreme personal loss. Gradually this fear melted away. Now I am beginning to have dreams for the first time in my life. Feeling such a deep euphoric feeling when I experience the beauty of nature and feel the love from those around me. I’ve never found myself crying from joy like this before.
These feelings of happiness bring me so much more meaning and true happiness than money could ever. But for me, achieving this financial goal was a key part of my journey. It helped me feel safe enough, for the first time in my life, so I could let go and experience the feelings of happiness.
Tc: 400k
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I don’t understand how Biden lost the debate
lxyz5678 @ Google
I call it a draw.
Biden didn’t look quite energetic, but he did say lot of valid points and highlighted his achievements. He gained points on economy, climate change and abortion rights.
Trump looked more energetic and felt more logical than 2020. Although, many times he was incoherent and didn’t even answer the question he was asked. It didn’t feel like he had valid policies to get anything done.
So overall, it was draw at max, but Trump sure didn’t win.
Although, Biden was worse than I expected.
Tc: 348k
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lxyz5678 @ Google
I call it a draw.
Biden didn’t look quite energetic, but he did say lot of valid points and highlighted his achievements. He gained points on economy, climate change and abortion rights.
Trump looked more energetic and felt more logical than 2020. Although, many times he was incoherent and didn’t even answer the question he was asked. It didn’t feel like he had valid policies to get anything done.
So overall, it was draw at max, but Trump sure didn’t win.
Although, Biden was worse than I expected.
Tc: 348k
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The debate was painful to watch 😢
hdydh @ Meta
That debate was the most painful shit I’ve ever seen. Trump was a total disaster, confidently spewing bullshit.
If Biden could just talk like a normal person, he would have obliterated Trump. But damn…
I’m still voting for Biden, but I’m seriously concerned.
Average people are like monkeys, looking for signs of physical alpha dominance. Biden didn’t trigger their monkey brains. Trump nails this for the monkey-brained crowd. We’re probably fucked.
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hdydh @ Meta
That debate was the most painful shit I’ve ever seen. Trump was a total disaster, confidently spewing bullshit.
If Biden could just talk like a normal person, he would have obliterated Trump. But damn…
I’m still voting for Biden, but I’m seriously concerned.
Average people are like monkeys, looking for signs of physical alpha dominance. Biden didn’t trigger their monkey brains. Trump nails this for the monkey-brained crowd. We’re probably fucked.
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Hot take: don't be a "founding engineer"
lyTV21 @ Google
You're not a founder. You get like 0.1% equity but you take on almost the same level of risks as founders financially and career wise, and have the same awful WLB.
Blind community, prove I'm wrong.
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lyTV21 @ Google
You're not a founder. You get like 0.1% equity but you take on almost the same level of risks as founders financially and career wise, and have the same awful WLB.
Blind community, prove I'm wrong.
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Chinese majority teams @Meta
anjdunr @ Meta
Before getting into the details, I am merely stating some facts in this post based on my experience. Not intending to be a racist. There's a difference between calling out ethnic nepotism and being racist. I wish there was more diversity, that's all!
Starting with an example, there's an Engineering Director in ML infra with all the EMs under him and most of his direct and extended reports (>90%) being Chinese. This is a clear case of ethnic nepotism.
I feel terrible for the non-Chinese in such teams. I have been part of one such team in the past, and it was one of the worst experiences of my career.
Any team at Meta with a new Chinese EM becomes 90% Chinese in a matter of months, especially if the skip is Chinese.
Most of the critical orgs like GenAI, ML, integrity, etc. are Chinese majority. What is the purpose of banning tiktok citing it as Chinese origin if most of the critical functions in the homegrown alternative are effectively run by the Chinese? Meta apps are used in most of the countries in the world, except China. There should be a reasonable diversity in such critical areas! I consider it very unfair for our users across the world if the products they use everyday are heavily influenced by just one ethnicity.
Zuck and DEI don't care about fixing this. I hope some journalist writes about this and Trump makes this an election issue. Not a Trump supporter, but at this point, he is the only one who can make Zuck fix this!
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anjdunr @ Meta
Before getting into the details, I am merely stating some facts in this post based on my experience. Not intending to be a racist. There's a difference between calling out ethnic nepotism and being racist. I wish there was more diversity, that's all!
Starting with an example, there's an Engineering Director in ML infra with all the EMs under him and most of his direct and extended reports (>90%) being Chinese. This is a clear case of ethnic nepotism.
I feel terrible for the non-Chinese in such teams. I have been part of one such team in the past, and it was one of the worst experiences of my career.
Any team at Meta with a new Chinese EM becomes 90% Chinese in a matter of months, especially if the skip is Chinese.
Most of the critical orgs like GenAI, ML, integrity, etc. are Chinese majority. What is the purpose of banning tiktok citing it as Chinese origin if most of the critical functions in the homegrown alternative are effectively run by the Chinese? Meta apps are used in most of the countries in the world, except China. There should be a reasonable diversity in such critical areas! I consider it very unfair for our users across the world if the products they use everyday are heavily influenced by just one ethnicity.
Zuck and DEI don't care about fixing this. I hope some journalist writes about this and Trump makes this an election issue. Not a Trump supporter, but at this point, he is the only one who can make Zuck fix this!
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25F. Got laid off in March. I have 10 days left to stay in the US.
🤔 confuse @ ex-Google
Got offers but they were rescinded because of my visa status (only 1 year left on OPT extension and no H1B). I have an interview scheduled next week but realistically I can't complete the loop in time. My boyfriend doesn't have an H1B or GC either. What are my options if any if I want to stay and can't spend more than 10-11k on it? It seems I have to be employed on or before July 8 or look into a CPT program. Any other options?
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🤔 confuse @ ex-Google
Got offers but they were rescinded because of my visa status (only 1 year left on OPT extension and no H1B). I have an interview scheduled next week but realistically I can't complete the loop in time. My boyfriend doesn't have an H1B or GC either. What are my options if any if I want to stay and can't spend more than 10-11k on it? It seems I have to be employed on or before July 8 or look into a CPT program. Any other options?
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Dems always say trump "lies"
j58xjd @ Amazon
Biden: the border patrol endorsed me, not you, Trump.
Border patrol:
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j58xjd @ Amazon
Biden: the border patrol endorsed me, not you, Trump.
Border patrol:
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Biden's win probability is at 18%
FtrG63 @ Google
According to the betting market (which is usually correct)
Trump 60%
Biden 18%
Gavin Newson 12%
Michelle Obama 3%
Kamala Harris 2%
Hillary Clinton 1%
Robert F Kennedy 1%
Gretchen Whitmer 1%
I can't believe Biden is so low. 18%, that is unbelievable for the sitting president
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FtrG63 @ Google
According to the betting market (which is usually correct)
Trump 60%
Biden 18%
Gavin Newson 12%
Michelle Obama 3%
Kamala Harris 2%
Hillary Clinton 1%
Robert F Kennedy 1%
Gretchen Whitmer 1%
I can't believe Biden is so low. 18%, that is unbelievable for the sitting president
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I was running shirtless one day and
hauk_thuo @ Google
A girl was driving by in slow traffic. She honked and waved at me. She wasn't with friends or anything, so it wasn't like a dare or a group of girls being silly. She thought in her head "omg what a sexy man, I should honk".
That was 12 years ago, and I still cherish that memory to this day. Married with 2 kids and I still can't let go of the high I felt.
That's all, folks. Today was leg day, gonna ride a bike down the trail (not shirtless cause now I'm fat), and get some cardio in.
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hauk_thuo @ Google
A girl was driving by in slow traffic. She honked and waved at me. She wasn't with friends or anything, so it wasn't like a dare or a group of girls being silly. She thought in her head "omg what a sexy man, I should honk".
That was 12 years ago, and I still cherish that memory to this day. Married with 2 kids and I still can't let go of the high I felt.
That's all, folks. Today was leg day, gonna ride a bike down the trail (not shirtless cause now I'm fat), and get some cardio in.
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People who get mad at high property tax make me sick
🦆🦆✨️ @ Capital One
You'd rather subsidize your land ownership by taxing everyones income, rather than paying what the land you and only you can use is worth.
Maybe buy a house you can afford rather than crying about having to pay taxes on one you can't.
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🦆🦆✨️ @ Capital One
You'd rather subsidize your land ownership by taxing everyones income, rather than paying what the land you and only you can use is worth.
Maybe buy a house you can afford rather than crying about having to pay taxes on one you can't.
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People voting for Trump… why?
PBHipster @ Apple
I don’t understand why he is leading in the polls. People voting for him… why? Help me understand.
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PBHipster @ Apple
I don’t understand why he is leading in the polls. People voting for him… why? Help me understand.
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For those who think voter ID laws are racist in the U.S., here's a list of 24 situations in which you need an ID
whynotbe @ Transformco
1. Buying alcohol or cigarettes
2. Opening a bank account
3. Applying for government assistance
4. Getting a job
5. Renting or buying a house
6. Driving or renting a car
7. Boarding an airplane
8. Getting married
9. Purchasing a gun
10. Adopting a pet
11. Renting a hotel room
12. Applying for a loan
13. Applying for unemployment benefits
14. Applying for a passport
15. Donating blood
16. Buying certain cold medicines
17. Picking up prescriptions
18. Attending some college exams
19. Visiting a doctor
20. Claiming lottery winnings
21. Cashing a check
22. Entering a bar or club
23. Returning items to a store
24. Obtaining professional licenses
But requiring it for voting is too much? OK.
#tech
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whynotbe @ Transformco
1. Buying alcohol or cigarettes
2. Opening a bank account
3. Applying for government assistance
4. Getting a job
5. Renting or buying a house
6. Driving or renting a car
7. Boarding an airplane
8. Getting married
9. Purchasing a gun
10. Adopting a pet
11. Renting a hotel room
12. Applying for a loan
13. Applying for unemployment benefits
14. Applying for a passport
15. Donating blood
16. Buying certain cold medicines
17. Picking up prescriptions
18. Attending some college exams
19. Visiting a doctor
20. Claiming lottery winnings
21. Cashing a check
22. Entering a bar or club
23. Returning items to a store
24. Obtaining professional licenses
But requiring it for voting is too much? OK.
#tech
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I have a Toyota Camry and got made fun of by Tesla owner friends
falcon124 @ Amazon
I was at a house party and was talking about a date experience of mine. One of my friends who has a Model Y made fun of me saying "Who picks up a date on a Toyota Camry". Everyone laughed and I just felt like my world is falling apart. I just dont understand why owning a tesla is such a flex?
Why is donating money for good causes ever a flex?
TC 300K
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falcon124 @ Amazon
I was at a house party and was talking about a date experience of mine. One of my friends who has a Model Y made fun of me saying "Who picks up a date on a Toyota Camry". Everyone laughed and I just felt like my world is falling apart. I just dont understand why owning a tesla is such a flex?
Why is donating money for good causes ever a flex?
TC 300K
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Thinking of Moving to Austin: Is It Too Good to Be True?
SDM_Durden @ Walt Disney
I have a fully remote job and am currently based in California. I'm considering moving to Austin, but it almost seems too good to be true. The rent is less than half of what I pay in the Bay Area, there's no state tax, and the cost of living is dirt cheap for a big city. I'm worried it might just be a mirage. What are your thoughts?
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SDM_Durden @ Walt Disney
I have a fully remote job and am currently based in California. I'm considering moving to Austin, but it almost seems too good to be true. The rent is less than half of what I pay in the Bay Area, there's no state tax, and the cost of living is dirt cheap for a big city. I'm worried it might just be a mirage. What are your thoughts?
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Dealing with quarter life crisis
Zuck1337 @ Meta
I’m 25, work at FAANG, moved abroad to London, my salary is super high compared to most people who live here, yet I feel completely empty. Work isn’t as fun as it used to be (I was extremely passionate about Software Engineering 2 years ago), my personal life is shit since dating in 2024 is literally impossible for an average looking person (even tho I’m tall and white!!). Stuff that used to be fun 10 years ago (e.g. movies, computer games) seems super boring. My parents are quite rich, but I feel extremely poor despite the fact my net worth is close to 400K (I’m from Europe).
How do I deal with this shit? I tried therapy but it didn’t help much besides bringing shit tones of issues from my past.
#mentalhealth #faang #google #meta
Tc: 250k
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Zuck1337 @ Meta
I’m 25, work at FAANG, moved abroad to London, my salary is super high compared to most people who live here, yet I feel completely empty. Work isn’t as fun as it used to be (I was extremely passionate about Software Engineering 2 years ago), my personal life is shit since dating in 2024 is literally impossible for an average looking person (even tho I’m tall and white!!). Stuff that used to be fun 10 years ago (e.g. movies, computer games) seems super boring. My parents are quite rich, but I feel extremely poor despite the fact my net worth is close to 400K (I’m from Europe).
How do I deal with this shit? I tried therapy but it didn’t help much besides bringing shit tones of issues from my past.
#mentalhealth #faang #google #meta
Tc: 250k
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Walking away from corporate life is so hard
qscbji @ Amazon
I have achieved reasonable NW to be financially independent. However, it is so hard to walk away from corporate life. As I reflect on it, there are a multitude of reasons to feel that way:
(1) the feeling of safety and financial security with a steady income stream.
(2) some sort of societal pressure of questions like “why are you retired at an early age?” And all the negative connotations associated with it.
(3) uncertainties around the medical expenses.
(4) the idea of spending and reducing the NW seems unsettling since I have worked hard to build it up all my adult life so far.
(5) personal goals to leave a secure financial future for my kids as I came from nothing and struggles associated with it.
Early morning musings in an anonymous forum. Time to get off the bed and exercise 😀.
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qscbji @ Amazon
I have achieved reasonable NW to be financially independent. However, it is so hard to walk away from corporate life. As I reflect on it, there are a multitude of reasons to feel that way:
(1) the feeling of safety and financial security with a steady income stream.
(2) some sort of societal pressure of questions like “why are you retired at an early age?” And all the negative connotations associated with it.
(3) uncertainties around the medical expenses.
(4) the idea of spending and reducing the NW seems unsettling since I have worked hard to build it up all my adult life so far.
(5) personal goals to leave a secure financial future for my kids as I came from nothing and struggles associated with it.
Early morning musings in an anonymous forum. Time to get off the bed and exercise 😀.
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META IS HIRING! DM for referral
RMno13 @ Meta
We’re hiring senior roles, 3+ years of experience, 100+ leetcode done.
No interns/new grads. DM for referral
#tech #hiring #meta #facebook #instagram #referral
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RMno13 @ Meta
We’re hiring senior roles, 3+ years of experience, 100+ leetcode done.
No interns/new grads. DM for referral
#tech #hiring #meta #facebook #instagram #referral
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While my husband was in hospital, he was fired.
c7k809 @ Workday
My husband was fired 2 weeks back when he was admitted to the hospital. He has been dealing with health issues and he is on few trial medications, which are very important for his condition. Without a job, we’ll be out of status. He just got of the hospital and still recovering. We have no information on why he was fired or laid off. Any advice is appreciated on how to address this situation. Thank you.
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c7k809 @ Workday
My husband was fired 2 weeks back when he was admitted to the hospital. He has been dealing with health issues and he is on few trial medications, which are very important for his condition. Without a job, we’ll be out of status. He just got of the hospital and still recovering. We have no information on why he was fired or laid off. Any advice is appreciated on how to address this situation. Thank you.
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Day in the life of a tech bro in SF
GobbleGPT @ Amazon
>be me, 28-year-old tech bro in SF Bay Area
>make 250k a year but live in a closet-sized apartment
>pay 4k/month for the privilege of smelling homeless pee
>commute 2 hours to work in a $100k Tesla
>arrive at office, step over passed out junkies
>eat $20 avocado toast for breakfast
>spend all day in meetings about "disrupting" industries no one cares about
>lunch is $30 kale smoothie and ethically sourced cricket protein bar
>coworkers won't shut up about their latest microdosing experiment
>leave work at 9pm, no social life outside of startup meetups
>weekend plans: overpriced yoga and complaining about capitalism on $1000 iPhone
>hear people are moving to Texas
>lol imagine living somewhere with affordable housing and no state income tax
>must be terrible, I'll stay in my tech utopia
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GobbleGPT @ Amazon
>be me, 28-year-old tech bro in SF Bay Area
>make 250k a year but live in a closet-sized apartment
>pay 4k/month for the privilege of smelling homeless pee
>commute 2 hours to work in a $100k Tesla
>arrive at office, step over passed out junkies
>eat $20 avocado toast for breakfast
>spend all day in meetings about "disrupting" industries no one cares about
>lunch is $30 kale smoothie and ethically sourced cricket protein bar
>coworkers won't shut up about their latest microdosing experiment
>leave work at 9pm, no social life outside of startup meetups
>weekend plans: overpriced yoga and complaining about capitalism on $1000 iPhone
>hear people are moving to Texas
>lol imagine living somewhere with affordable housing and no state income tax
>must be terrible, I'll stay in my tech utopia
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The tech job market is dead
H3ll0_u @ Meta
If you have a job, count your blessings. If you got laid off right now, you would not be able to repeat your luck up till now. If you just graduated and looking for work, and not on F1 visa, I'm sorry, you are screwed for the next few years. Look to wash dishes as a stop gap for a while.
It's going to be a rough ride. The Visa market is wide open again after suffering in 2018-2020. The dent that was put in the H1B/H4 visas back then, led to a surge in US hiring which peaked in 2021. Your multiple job offers were due to this. Your high TC was thanks to this time. You can kiss that time, and any future prospects, goodbye. We are back to 2008 job market where companies only want H1B. The tech job market demands for US talent is gone, again. Hoping the next administration will bring the axe down on these programs that flood our tech markets with warm bodies.
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H3ll0_u @ Meta
If you have a job, count your blessings. If you got laid off right now, you would not be able to repeat your luck up till now. If you just graduated and looking for work, and not on F1 visa, I'm sorry, you are screwed for the next few years. Look to wash dishes as a stop gap for a while.
It's going to be a rough ride. The Visa market is wide open again after suffering in 2018-2020. The dent that was put in the H1B/H4 visas back then, led to a surge in US hiring which peaked in 2021. Your multiple job offers were due to this. Your high TC was thanks to this time. You can kiss that time, and any future prospects, goodbye. We are back to 2008 job market where companies only want H1B. The tech job market demands for US talent is gone, again. Hoping the next administration will bring the axe down on these programs that flood our tech markets with warm bodies.
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