One way or another I will leave, it remains to be seen what that will actually mean. For now all I can do is keep putting money away and praying I get lucky.
I still make less than most HNers, but it’s decent for where I am.
I don’t know what the exit plan is. It never seems like you have enough. I’ve even looked at minimum retirement savings needed and I should be good for my current lifestyle, but I don’t feel like the numbers are right or I keep coming up with excuses. There is a lot of anxiety around this.
I know it first hand. I got completely burnt out, ended up drinking too much, and lost everything.
At least with this career there is a chance to start over, depending on age and compensation.
But one small slip-up, whether it be a serious medical problem (especially in the US) or otherwise, and the "numbers" can be thrown out the window.
Fingers crossed.