1 day agoDisagreement with my almost-boyfriendWhat it comes down to is how we resolve differences. And today was an almost repeat of Vegas and SD where we have a good trip/weekend, and then the LAST meal, we get into some disagreement. The only difference is that he didn’t leave abruptly, although he did want to…3 min read3 min read
Jan 5No regrets for making less than my peersThis is why I don’t regret taking a lower pay for more work-life balance: The title/growth track is decent where I’m at. I can get employment with my experiences and level, if this job goes away. I was able to make time for: random business ideas, youtube channel(s), instagram I…1 min read1 min read
Jan 5Everyone around me makes more money than I doI realized that almost everyone around me makes more than I do: Sean is a software engineering manager now (didn’t realize he got promoted lol): $250K Wills is a sr. software eng at $230K David is a product mgr making probably 270K (shit, just realized this when i searched it…2 min read2 min read
Jan 12022 Recap and 2023 GoalsGoals, goals, goals! It’s that time of year, the perfect day for it. I was reading my 2021 recap, and damn was it filled with success and optimism. There was so much hope for 2022. Boy, it the feeling different this year . In 2022, I flopped on a lot…3 min read3 min read
Jan 1Time for career moves (hello 2023?)It’s that time where people are making career moves. Walt and Pris both got new jobs (hello salary bump), and just saw Phil today who said he is starting his new job at Boeing on 1/9 with small bump and expected cushiness. I also have my lil’ move, but honestly…2 min read2 min read
Dec 31, 2022My life’s “purpose” is to explore?I was reading this reddit post about ENTPs and life purpose. And this phrase stood out to me: As for deciding your “life’s purpose”? That’s a phrase invented by someone who wasn’t an ENTP. I found it hilarious but also kind of true. Why am I so fixated on big…2 min read2 min read
Dec 31, 2022I’m getting too focused on moneyThis past month, I’ve been too overly focused on trying to increase my compensation. I think that’s because I’ve been trying to reach my goals of raising kids (getting them through expensive surrogacy, since I’m gay) and simultaneously retiring early if possible. And money is basically the only thing stopping…3 min read3 min read
Nov 25, 2022How to make a name for yourselfAfter reading about the divine rebuke on mankind for trying to make a name for themselves via Tower of Babel and unsatisfactory google results for this question, I decided I’ll just free write my own response. But first, why do I even care about making a name for myself? Well…2 min read2 min read
Nov 4, 2022The type of guy I fall forI just realized I have a “type” I fall for. It’s not really a type I logically think is better though; it’s more of a natural thing. Here are some of those traits, and after, I’ll analyze why I think I subconscious do this. Guys for this study: Chris, Will…2 min read2 min read
Nov 4, 2022I want to retire early (net worth breakdown/FIRE)I realized I really want to retire early and just raise kids without working. I’ve avoided saying I want to FIRE/fatFIRE because it might not be possible/doable or I might not achieve it. But what the heck, I do want it. So I wanted to reevaluate my motived/desires and do…2 min read2 min read
