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by adamredwoods 977 days ago
>> I know it sounds crazy to leave a $370,000 job, and staying at Meta for the rest of my life would have ensured financial security, but I knew it wasn't right for me.

We all have a price on life. The problem, and why I don't see this situation as being extraordinary (although I'm happy they found a better path), are the people who need positive change, yet don't have the financial resources to get there. This person did. I know many that don't.

>> I then bought two more homes in 2022 and one more in 2023. >> I'm still exploring right now, but I know my purpose will be to build community and help others change their lives meaningfully, the same way I've changed mine.

I don't think flipping houses helps out less fortunate people, if that is the author's goal. It drives the cost of housing up. Less wealthy people get in at the entry level of good neighborhoods by buying the houses that need repair, and do the repairs themselves. When wealthy people do this, they take away opportunity from someone else. To be clear, this is not "wrong" or "bad", it's business.