[MS90]

I've already been saving for 5. And by "FU" money I was considering an amount that would allow me to say "fuck you" to a boss and survive until I found a new job without worrying too much. Like, $100,000 or less. Probably closer to $70k, after ten years of saving.

[mattsfrey]

What industry do you work in? I do software and can quit and find a new job within a month no problem, 10k is more than sufficient...

[perl4ever]

"quit and"

How many times have you quit without plans and gotten right back to work?

[novok]

You my friend, need to go get a better paying job. Get out of Europe/Canada/Asia and get a software job in the USA.

[MS90]

I do have a software job in the USA. However, with the exploding prices of everything in Austin, it's getting harder and harder to hang onto any cash. I get consistent raises year over year but don't feel that I have any more money.

[novok]

Even better! I would suggest studying for interviews with something like interview cake & leetcode and getting a job at a FANG.

Try moving to seattle or if rain doesn't work for you, the bay area. With an income of $300k+ you could probably save that $100k amount in a few years. Don't move until you have job, that way you get a relocation benefit and that $3000/month rent won't seem that crazy to you.

Even working at a startup will pay you better than what I'm estimating you make in austin.

[MS90]

Yeah, no thanks. I've been to Seattle and to the bay area and I wasn't a fan of either. I have an entire life built here and have zero desire to ever move, and even less to work for a FAANG.

There's much more to my life than being a programmer, that's just what I do for work. My life does not revolve around it.

[ClumsyPilot]

Have you ever heard of Visas and family commitments?

[novok]

Yeah, I had to get a visa & navigate family commitments too. It was a sacrifice, but now I can support my family overseas better.

[ClumsyPilot]

Just trying to point out that your advise is not universal. I have moved to UK, but if my parents were ill and in need of care, that would have been impossible.