What are your long-term career goals? It's been a while since I've considered what I would like to do in 5-10 years.

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Max out my retirement plan, invest as much as possible and pull the eject handle.

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Yep. Sounds pretty familiar to me. I got promoted to manager last year, it's been alright but I don't think I want to keep moving up the ladder. I'm saving as much as I can for an early retirement and hoping that I don't experience a lot of layoffs in the meantime

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I never know how to even think about that stuff. I'd be happy if my current company is doing well in five years and I'm still there. Beyond that, I don't know. Just being gainfully employed and in good health, that would be enough.

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Honestly, this is where I’m at most of the time. If I could successfully get through the next year, I feel really good about myself and my role.

Make enough money to retire early

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I could care less. Just wherever pays the most

I haven't had a career goal since graduating. I've never really been a career-oriented person, I just wanted a job that I would enjoy and that pays the bills. Working in management has never appealed to me and that becomes even more true the older I get.

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