Is Chasing $1 Million Worth My Sanity?
I'm 33, and after four years of grinding—living frugally, skipping nights out, and even moving back in with my parents—I’ve managed to save $375k. My salary’s decent at $150k, but every dollar feels like it’s already spoken for: Roth, 401k, stocks, crypto. My goal? Hit $1 million by 40, then maybe I can finally breathe.
But honestly, I’m exhausted. I’ve tried to spice up life with travel and my girlfriend, but the pressure to save never lets up. She wants me to move in, but I can’t shake the urge to keep saving by staying with my folks—even if it means paying all the bills. She’s not thrilled about living with my parents, and I get it. Still, the thought of spending more just stresses me out.
Work isn’t getting easier, either. The pension’s tempting, but do I really want to grind until 55 just for a lump sum? I’m stuck between wanting to live more and fearing I’ll lose my financial edge. Anyone else feel like they’re running on empty, chasing a finish line that keeps moving? How do you balance saving with actually living? 🤔💸
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