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I was in BigLaw for 9 years and left because I hit my savings target. FIRE kept me motivated. I’m now primarily supporting my wife’s career (BigLaw counsel) as her job has unparalleled flexibility and she legit enjoys it, so we’ll use that to get the rest of the way to full financial independence. For myself, I’m currently focused on writing, wildlife photography, and fitness goals. Its unlikely that I will return to the legal field in the future. I’ve written more about it here if interested: https://www.attorneyevolved.com/post/biglaw-early-retirement
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I want to share very bad experience I had at Mastercard
I was given offer by Mastercard in month of Dec The hike was less but looking at brand & other perks I accepted the offer & was looking forward to joining them.I got few offers & I went back to them for sole purpose of renegotiating CTC, to have a industry standard hike. They didn't reverted back for 2-3 days & just dropped a mail that they are revoking initial offer as well on grounds that they didn't like i gave other interview
I see several posts from people asking how they can help during these times with a few extra $$$ to spend. Here is just one of many ideas.
www.stepuptothetable.com
#stepuptothetable is about helping local restaurants who are struggling during these times. I have seen numerous linkedin posts with videos where people challenge each other to step up to the table & buy meals & gift cards from their community restaurants. A great way for those of us who are more fortunate to support business & keep people employed.
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Nope. 3.5% interest rate and 40% appreciation over the past three years. I can easily imagine how this can be a thing tho as I’m looking into more expensive homes with current interest rates. 😣
Yes change is scary. You made this decision for the right reasons. Check back in six months when emotions have subsided
My one piece of advice—if you have the money or an appetite for doing handy stuff yourself, don’t put off making improvements. My first place was a 100 year old townhouse. There were some semi-big improvements we did later on before selling (remodeled a bathroom, HVAC upgrades, etc.) that I’d procrastinated on for years because I didn’t want to put money into an old house I wouldn’t live in forever. But when we were moving I really regretted not making those upgrades earlier so we could have actually enjoyed them rather than just making the house look more marketable haha
buyer's remorse? Are you house poor?
Why is it making you feel that way?
It also has more affordable daycare than the city we were renting in. And lots of reasons - not always easy to buy in these towns, making friends earlier, great town for little kiddos, building home equity over renting in the city, etc. And doesn’t really make sense to move elsewhere if we know we’d have to make this move again in a few years anyway.
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Being a first time homeowner brings along a lot of uncertainty. With that uncertainty comes stress.
Who’s going to take care of the yard?
who’s going to fix something if it breaks?
who do I call if I need help now that I can’t just call a landlord/management company?
It seems overwhelming at first but you will learn with each experience, and realize the most things are not a big deal. Like everything, eventually you will adjust.
Not remorse, but definitely tired of all the repairs that needed to happen. From plumbing to AC to termites. It’s a lot to take on all at once especially as a first time homebuyer.
I told my wife we can’t look at Zillow new listings for a few months after we were past due diligence lol. We uninstalled the app.
Love the house we got and we’re happy with it. But honestly there’s things to be annoyed about or hate with any house.
Just remember, the house you’re living in someone else’s dream home. Some people spend years to even be able to buy a house, let alone one they love.