I've never been happy working. It reminds me of the Rick and Morty episode where Rick has that entire civilization of people making him energy for his battery. We are working endlessly to line the pockets of CEO's and executives.
A little background about me: divorced engineer. Graduated college last year (at 27) and am making well over six figures. (I managed to get a direct hire mid-level engineering job right out of college due to my experince before college) However, I've worked 12 hour days for the last two months with two long weekends off. I'm burnt out, tired, exhausted, and can't imagine living this life for long. When I was poor and broke, I kept in good shape because I hardly could afford food and constantly worked out. Now I always eat out, drink a lot, and have put on a considerable amount of weight. Luckily, my engineering role is pretty niche and seasonal and I'm about to have around a paid month off. If I didn't, I'd probably quit. I'd take less pay for a balanced life.
I invested 12k into crypto last year which, today, is worth $112k (mostly thanks to XRB which I wish I would have sold at 37, ath $254k after taking $20k profit selling BTC at $18,300) I have no 401k, no savings, 27k in student loans and a mortgage.
I'm just not fucking happy.
My goal is to hit a million in a year or two, quit my job, and hike the entire Appalachian trail. Afterward, start a small business (or just not work) and focus on bodybuilding, health, and having lots of sex.
Hopefully crypto pulls through.
My portfolio is 25 percent Vechain (Xnode) and the rest is spread between eth, xmr, nano, Zencash, decred, omg, etc.
I feel like I'm going to make it, but I live a decent middle class life and have a hot girlfriend even though I'm overweight, but I am much happier sleeping in every day and spending a lot of time working out. I hope I can achieve this lifestyle soon.
Pic related, me about 3 years ago and 80 lbs lighter, in college, loving life.
