[philwelch]

You have food and a free bed to fall back on. That's an immense safety net--exactly the kind of privilege we're talking about. And presumably that free bed is in some safe, comfortable suburb or at least the nicer part of the city, the food's not too bad either, and you can even take your MacBook home with you.

Some people don't have any living family members who can take them in. Both of my parents, all of my grandparents, and my only aunt are all dead. The rest of my family are people I don't know too well. I don't have the safety net you have. I've known immigrants who send most of their money back home to their parents. I know parents who have to support their own children.

Being young and childless with parents willing to take you in and feed you is a huge privilege and a massive safety net. Don't go around saying you're motivated because you don't have one.

[rfnslyr]

Absolutely and I am thankful for the chance my parents give me. However I wouldn't think of returning until I have truly exhausted every single opportunity in getting together cash to stay afloat.

>Don't go around saying you're motivated because you don't have one.

Not a chance, I recognize my gifts and it motivates me even more.

[graeme]

That's all well and good. But the point is, your downside risk is still limited, compared to someone who will be on the streets if they fail.

I always knew I could move back home if my work failed. This really helped me take risks in the early stages. I was pretty sure they'd pay off, but I knew I would have the opportunity to recover if things went sour.