Quote: (05-27-2011 01:20 PM)txbeachbum Wrote:
That's a HUGE downside. Time is everything, EVERYTHING, forced to stay anywhere plus you have a BOSS. That's more than enough right there.
Perhaps. I suppose it depends on your persona and whether or not you actually like the field you're in.
I assume most Americans aren't in love with their jobs, though.
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Yes you could, how many jobs do you think that are out there like that, and how many people do you think are competing for those jobs. And the chances of you getting one, plus the ass kissing to keep it?
Top consulting jobs are tough to get, but there are other options(salesman, government, etc). If you're a guy specifically looking for that quality, it can be found.
I'll concede that it is tough to find that quality AND make a lot of money ($250k+) and travel, however.
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Most men are in this trap that is why this forum & PUA, tom lykis etc are all so popular to help majority of men avoid it. I see guys on here all the time almost fall for it, thinking their woman is "special".
I'll agree, most American men pedestalize like crazy. By the same token, most men don't have the spirit to travel and find opportunity(business, dating or otherwise) in other countries either.
But if you're an exception on either side, you can find more success. Few men are willing to travel like you do, just as few men are wise enough to avoid pedestalizing women. But if you are one of those few men of either kind, there are more opportunities to be had.
We're always going to be dealing with exceptions in these discussions-you're just as rare as the corporate/career guy who doesn't pedestalize.
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You will not be having boats & luxury aircrafts on $250k salary, but yes when you do get permission to travel during your 2-3 week annual vacation you will have a few more bucks to spend.
A single guy making $250k per year can actually afford a small boat and/or aircraft. Guys pull that off on less.
The boat would have to be well under 50 feet(say 35 max), but less than $100k would buy a decent vessel with reasonable maintenance costs that could even have room for you and a guest to sleep. Check out listings on Jameslist to get an idea of whats out there in this price range.
As for aircraft, luxury planes(jets or fast, large props) are indeed out of the question, but smaller private aircraft are doable. Cessnas and Pipers aren't going to break your bank.
I concede that vacation opportunities are limited early on.
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Who says
1. Your gonna live another 10-15 years (live now)
2. That you're going to have to same cushy job for next 10-15 years, job security and career plans are BS.
3. Why not put 10-15 years into building your own sh$t
4. Its gonna take 10-15 years to just find/ get promoted to a job pays you $250k for you to start you 10 year plan, now your 25 years out.
1. Chances are you'll last that long.
2. There's some uncertainty, though again, chances are that you will keep your job if you are capable. Layoffs are a threat, but the majority of employees at any given time do not receive them.
3. You are building something of your own: your portfolio.
Let's also not forget skills and experience. Look at law, medicine and business and the people who begin their own firms/practices/small businesses and often do well. Many of them started out with a big firm/practice/hospital/company and then left after a few years. Their time as employees gave them experience, knowledge and contacts, which in turn make striking out on their own and doing well even easier.
It is not an entirely one-sided experience. Time spent as an employee at a large organization can give you things that'll make striking out on your own even more fruitful-experience, contacts, etc. Use them well and you can even cut that 10-15 year plan short(law and finance guys don't usually stick for more than 3-5 years), and go find more relaxing opportunities(or travel).
4. Yes, getting to $250k takes a while, but it isn't as though you're not getting paid before hand. A job that pays you that much 5-10 years in will be paying you close to six figures(or at least north of $75,000) to start. That's also money you can save and invest.
Just sayin'.