[joconde]

I agree, but I also expect money to matter to these goals in the long run. For example, if I have kids someday, I'd be much happier if I have financial resources to live in a nice place, take more time off, and pay for travel.

Money for the sake of it isn't the goal, it's more about being able to finance projects I find fulfilling.

[ahevia]

You don't need a absurdly high salary to raise a comfortable family or live a comfortable life.

Be careful with following that thinking trap. If you already think you're not making enough now, you'll fall down the rabbit hole of lifestyle creep where many high paying engineers struggle to get out of.

[joconde]

> You don't need a absurdly high salary to raise a comfortable family or live a comfortable life.

I could do with absurdly high savings though. For everything from future projects to safe vacations and financial emergencies.

The lifestyle creep only happens if I actually spend that money instead of investing it.