Challenging the Slowlane Mentality: Why I'm All-In on the Fastlane

[AlexisAutotte]

Hey Fastlaners,

Last night, I attended an event celebrating my mother’s retirement, marking the end of her journey on the Slowlane. During the event, I had an intense conversation with someone deeply rooted in the Slowlane mindset—a mindset that sees a job as the safest and most secure path to success. As someone committed to the Fastlane philosophy, I couldn’t help but disagree.

He tried to convince me that building my Roblox business was risky and that I should focus on the "safe" route—a job with a steady salary. I told him straight up: "I don’t care about the so-called safety of a job. Life itself is uncertain, and I’d rather take calculated risks that have the potential to catapult me to financial freedom."

Here’s why the Slowlane doesn't work for me:

1. No Control, No Growth: In a job, you have no control over your destiny. You’re subject to the whims of the hierarchy, and your salary barely keeps pace with inflation, let alone allowing you to build wealth. On the other hand, a business offers exponential growth potential. Sure, profits might start at zero, but they can skyrocket to seven figures in a fraction of the time it takes a job to offer any significant returns.
2. Job Security Is a Myth: He argued that jobs are safe, but I countered that you can get fired or laid off at any moment. True security comes from being in control of your own income, not relying on someone else’s decisions. He then said, "You just have to find another job." But I pointed out that finding a job can be a struggle, especially after being fired. In contrast, if I lose a client in my business, I can always find more, often more easily and on my own terms.
3. The Stock Market Gamble: He mentioned the stock market as a safe investment. I disagreed, pointing out that a market crash could wipe out 40 years of savings in an instant. And even if you do end up with $1M after decades, it won’t have the same purchasing power as $1M today. That’s a gamble I’m not willing to take.
4. Happiness Beyond $75k? He cited the well-known study claiming that happiness plateaus after earning $75k a year. But I believe this perspective is flawed. The joy of living a Fastlane lifestyle isn’t just about the money—it’s about freedom, choice, and the ability to live life on your own terms. The study was probably written by someone who sold a book on slow, steady stock market investments—a completely different mindset from what we embrace here.
5. Freedom to Change Direction: At one point in our conversation, I realized something that truly sets the Fastlane apart. If I wake up tomorrow and decide I want to change my life completely, I can do it. If I want to head to the Floridian coast and start fresh, nothing is stopping me. That’s the kind of freedom the Fastlane offers. It’s about having the ability to make bold, life-changing decisions whenever you want—without being chained to a job or a location.
6. What Truly Makes Me Happy: My friends were talking about what makes me happy in life, and I told them: doing what I want, loving the things I do, and being healthy. They argued that I don’t need extra money to afford these things. But here’s the thing—they’re missing the point. The Fastlane isn’t just about accumulating wealth for the sake of it. It’s about creating the financial freedom to live life on my own terms, without limits. Sure, you can be happy with less, but why settle? The extra money gives me the ability to do more, experience more, and achieve more—without worrying about financial constraints. It’s not just about surviving; it’s about thriving.
7. Unemployment Reality Check: I’ve been unemployed for months, and one thing I’ve learned is how slow the Slowlane truly is. You get your checks at the end of the month, but by then, you’re already struggling to make ends meet. The Fastlane, on the other hand, offers the potential for quicker financial rewards. You can create something valuable and start generating income almost immediately. Why wait for a paycheck when you can create your own? The Slowlane requires you to survive; the Fastlane allows you to thrive.
8. The Illusion of Balance: One of my friends mentioned that you can work a job and still do your side projects. And while he’s partly right, it’s not that simple. When you have a full-time job, you have less time, energy, and focus to pour into your side projects. After a long day at work, your motivation can take a hit, and your creative energy might be drained. Even if you can manage both, the progress on your side projects will likely be slower. That’s why, for me, the Fastlane is the only path that makes sense. It’s about going all-in on something that can change your life, rather than splitting your time between a safe, slow path and the thing that truly has the potential to set you free.

At the end of the day, I told them, "I might be dead at 50, so why play it safe now?" The Fastlane is about taking risks, pushing boundaries, and making the most out of the limited time we have. I refuse to spend my life in the slow lane, watching others live the life I dream of.

What do you guys think? How do you handle these conversations with Slowlane thinkers?

No matter what, I’m committed to the Fastlane. Whether I have a job or not, I’ll keep grinding and pushing towards my goals. The job might be a temporary step, but it won’t stop me from going all-in on my Fastlane journey. It’s about leveraging every moment, every opportunity, to build the life I want. I’m ready to hustle, grind, and make it happen—because I know that the Fastlane is my path to true freedom.

Think about it—you spend years in school, following a prescribed path, only to end up unemployed or stuck in a job that doesn’t fulfill you. What if you invested that time in yourself instead? If you spent those years gaining real-world experience, learning how to adapt, and navigating the challenges of the real, primitive, and often unsafe world, you’d be so much better equipped to handle whatever life throws at you. School might be a safe place, but the real world isn’t. And that’s where true growth happens—outside of your comfort zone, where you have to rely on your own skills and resilience to succeed. Investing in yourself is the ultimate education.

 

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[jjbiggs]

Hey Fastlaners,

Last night, I attended an event celebrating my mother’s retirement, marking the end of her journey on the Slowlane. During the event, I had an intense conversation with someone deeply rooted in the Slowlane mindset—a mindset that sees a job as the safest and most secure path to success. As someone committed to the Fastlane philosophy, I couldn’t help but disagree.

He tried to convince me that building my Roblox business was risky and that I should focus on the "safe" route—a job with a steady salary. I told him straight up: "I don’t care about the so-called safety of a job. Life itself is uncertain, and I’d rather take calculated risks that have the potential to catapult me to financial freedom."

Here’s why the Slowlane doesn't work for me:

1. No Control, No Growth: In a job, you have no control over your destiny. You’re subject to the whims of the hierarchy, and your salary barely keeps pace with inflation, let alone allowing you to build wealth. On the other hand, a business offers exponential growth potential. Sure, profits might start at zero, but they can skyrocket to seven figures in a fraction of the time it takes a job to offer any significant returns.
2. Job Security Is a Myth: He argued that jobs are safe, but I countered that you can get fired or laid off at any moment. True security comes from being in control of your own income, not relying on someone else’s decisions. He then said, "You just have to find another job." But I pointed out that finding a job can be a struggle, especially after being fired. In contrast, if I lose a client in my business, I can always find more, often more easily and on my own terms.
3. The Stock Market Gamble: He mentioned the stock market as a safe investment. I disagreed, pointing out that a market crash could wipe out 40 years of savings in an instant. And even if you do end up with $1M after decades, it won’t have the same purchasing power as $1M today. That’s a gamble I’m not willing to take.
4. Happiness Beyond $75k? He cited the well-known study claiming that happiness plateaus after earning $75k a year. But I believe this perspective is flawed. The joy of living a Fastlane lifestyle isn’t just about the money—it’s about freedom, choice, and the ability to live life on your own terms. The study was probably written by someone who sold a book on slow, steady stock market investments—a completely different mindset from what we embrace here.
5. Freedom to Change Direction: At one point in our conversation, I realized something that truly sets the Fastlane apart. If I wake up tomorrow and decide I want to change my life completely, I can do it. If I want to head to the Floridian coast and start fresh, nothing is stopping me. That’s the kind of freedom the Fastlane offers. It’s about having the ability to make bold, life-changing decisions whenever you want—without being chained to a job or a location.
6. What Truly Makes Me Happy: My friends were talking about what makes me happy in life, and I told them: doing what I want, loving the things I do, and being healthy. They argued that I don’t need extra money to afford these things. But here’s the thing—they’re missing the point. The Fastlane isn’t just about accumulating wealth for the sake of it. It’s about creating the financial freedom to live life on my own terms, without limits. Sure, you can be happy with less, but why settle? The extra money gives me the ability to do more, experience more, and achieve more—without worrying about financial constraints. It’s not just about surviving; it’s about thriving.
7. Unemployment Reality Check: I’ve been unemployed for months, and one thing I’ve learned is how slow the Slowlane truly is. You get your checks at the end of the month, but by then, you’re already struggling to make ends meet. The Fastlane, on the other hand, offers the potential for quicker financial rewards. You can create something valuable and start generating income almost immediately. Why wait for a paycheck when you can create your own? The Slowlane requires you to survive; the Fastlane allows you to thrive.
8. The Illusion of Balance: One of my friends mentioned that you can work a job and still do your side projects. And while he’s partly right, it’s not that simple. When you have a full-time job, you have less time, energy, and focus to pour into your side projects. After a long day at work, your motivation can take a hit, and your creative energy might be drained. Even if you can manage both, the progress on your side projects will likely be slower. That’s why, for me, the Fastlane is the only path that makes sense. It’s about going all-in on something that can change your life, rather than splitting your time between a safe, slow path and the thing that truly has the potential to set you free.

At the end of the day, I told them, "I might be dead at 50, so why play it safe now?" The Fastlane is about taking risks, pushing boundaries, and making the most out of the limited time we have. I refuse to spend my life in the slow lane, watching others live the life I dream of.

What do you guys think? How do you handle these conversations with Slowlane thinkers?

No matter what, I’m committed to the Fastlane. Whether I have a job or not, I’ll keep grinding and pushing towards my goals. The job might be a temporary step, but it won’t stop me from going all-in on my Fastlane journey. It’s about leveraging every moment, every opportunity, to build the life I want. I’m ready to hustle, grind, and make it happen—because I know that the Fastlane is my path to true freedom.

Think about it—you spend years in school, following a prescribed path, only to end up unemployed or stuck in a job that doesn’t fulfill you. What if you invested that time in yourself instead? If you spent those years gaining real-world experience, learning how to adapt, and navigating the challenges of the real, primitive, and often unsafe world, you’d be so much better equipped to handle whatever life throws at you. School might be a safe place, but the real world isn’t. And that’s where true growth happens—outside of your comfort zone, where you have to rely on your own skills and resilience to succeed. Investing in yourself is the ultimate education.

Brother good job

 

[AlexisAutotte]

Brother

What ??

 

[ZF Lee]

I realise at the end of the day, it's all about what each of us truly value. And what we believe will make us really happy in time to come.

The thing is...people can be unhappy in BOTH jobs and businesses. But I believe that the folks who do well in providing value for others, and giving to the community in Fastlane ways will have MORE avenues of finding happiness in life.

The Illusion of Balance: One of my friends mentioned that you can work a job and still do your side projects. And while he’s partly right, it’s not that simple. When you have a full-time job, you have less time, energy, and focus to pour into your side projects. After a long day at work, your motivation can take a hit, and your creative energy might be drained. Even if you can manage both, the progress on your side projects will likely be slower. That’s why, for me, the Fastlane is the only path that makes sense. It’s about going all-in on something that can change your life, rather than splitting your time between a safe, slow path and the thing that truly has the potential to set you free.

Some of us here have side hustles or freelance to make ends meet.

But there are times when it turns into a full-time job for days or weeks lol.

I don't think there's a hard-and-fast way on working jobs vs finding a Fastlane lead. We have folks here on the Forum who got families or health conditions, but somehow get something done that moves the notch forward.

My thoughts on this is to examine what is actually wasting our time now, and either work to cut, delay or outsource them.
So that would free up more time (and energy).

For work, maybe you could talk to the boss on work-from-home alternatives? Offer to train up a junior to help?
For chores, could you order a healthy meal prep instead of cooking? Or any simpler cooking techniques you could pick up? A better vaccum cleaner? Hire home help?

Who am I currently meeting up in the last few months or weeks? Do they give me good energy, love and help? Or are they wasting my time with complaints and next to null attempts on self-improvement?

At least, these were what I've been working on in the background...

 

[AlexisAutotte]

Brother good job

OH THANKS MAN APPRECIATE I'm becoming more and more inclined to the fastlane philosophy and network with people who have the same drive and ambitions than me and want a different life and get out of the system

 

[JimmyJonCricket]

These conversations are mostly a waste of time, you can point out a million different flaws and reasons why following the herd isn't the best choice, but a lot of the time they're really not listening or open to anything you're saying and will fight you every step of the way. As you saw.

You have to make it happen and show them through being successful. Even after that they'll probably say you got lucky or had help.. Whatever it takes for them to mentally put you back in a box that makes sense to them.

 

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[AlexisAutotte]

These conversations are mostly a waste of time, you can point out a million different flaws and reasons why following the herd isn't the best choice, but a lot of the time they're really not listening or open to anything you're saying and will fight you every step of the way. As you saw.

You have to make it happen and show them through being successful. Even after that they'll probably say you got lucky or had help.. Whatever it takes for them to mentally put you back in a box that makes sense to them.

YESSSIR I'M GRINDING RIGHT NOW SO I CAN HAVE FLORIDIAN COAST DATTEBAYO

 

[Kevin88660]

Here’s why the Slowlane doesn't work for me:

1. No Control, No Growth: In a job, you have no control over your destiny. You’re subject to the whims of the hierarchy, and your salary barely keeps pace with inflation, let alone allowing you to build wealth. On the other hand, a business offers exponential growth potential. Sure, profits might start at zero, but they can skyrocket to seven figures in a fraction of the time it takes a job to offer any significant returns.
2. Job Security Is a Myth: He argued that jobs are safe, but I countered that you can get fired or laid off at any moment. True security comes from being in control of your own income, not relying on someone else’s decisions. He then said, "You just have to find another job." But I pointed out that finding a job can be a struggle, especially after being fired. In contrast, if I lose a client in my business, I can always find more, often more easily and on my own terms.
3. The Stock Market Gamble: He mentioned the stock market as a safe investment. I disagreed, pointing out that a market crash could wipe out 40 years of savings in an instant. And even if you do end up with $1M after decades, it won’t have the same purchasing power as $1M today. That’s a gamble I’m not willing to take.
4. Happiness Beyond $75k? He cited the well-known study claiming that happiness plateaus after earning $75k a year. But I believe this perspective is flawed. The joy of living a Fastlane lifestyle isn’t just about the money—it’s about freedom, choice, and the ability to live life on your own terms. The study was probably written by someone who sold a book on slow, steady stock market investments—a completely different mindset from what we embrace here.
5. Freedom to Change Direction: At one point in our conversation, I realized something that truly sets the Fastlane apart. If I wake up tomorrow and decide I want to change my life completely, I can do it. If I want to head to the Floridian coast and start fresh, nothing is stopping me. That’s the kind of freedom the Fastlane offers. It’s about having the ability to make bold, life-changing decisions whenever you want—without being chained to a job or a location.
6. What Truly Makes Me Happy: My friends were talking about what makes me happy in life, and I told them: doing what I want, loving the things I do, and being healthy. They argued that I don’t need extra money to afford these things. But here’s the thing—they’re missing the point. The Fastlane isn’t just about accumulating wealth for the sake of it. It’s about creating the financial freedom to live life on my own terms, without limits. Sure, you can be happy with less, but why settle? The extra money gives me the ability to do more, experience more, and achieve more—without worrying about financial constraints. It’s not just about surviving; it’s about thriving.
7. Unemployment Reality Check: I’ve been unemployed for months, and one thing I’ve learned is how slow the Slowlane truly is. You get your checks at the end of the month, but by then, you’re already struggling to make ends meet. The Fastlane, on the other hand, offers the potential for quicker financial rewards. You can create something valuable and start generating income almost immediately. Why wait for a paycheck when you can create your own? The Slowlane requires you to survive; the Fastlane allows you to thrive.
8. The Illusion of Balance: One of my friends mentioned that you can work a job and still do your side projects. And while he’s partly right, it’s not that simple. When you have a full-time job, you have less time, energy, and focus to pour into your side projects. After a long day at work, your motivation can take a hit, and your creative energy might be drained. Even if you can manage both, the progress on your side projects will likely be slower. That’s why, for me, the Fastlane is the only path that makes sense. It’s about going all-in on something that can change your life, rather than splitting your time between a safe, slow path and the thing that truly has the potential to set you free.

At the end of the day, I told them, "I might be dead at 50, so why play it safe now?" The Fastlane is about taking risks, pushing boundaries, and making the most out of the limited time we have. I refuse to spend my life in the slow lane, watching others live the life I dream of.

What do you guys think? How do you handle these conversations with Slowlane thinkers?

The biggest pain point in job market to me was “you have no relevant experience”. You cannot really do what you like or love.

That was the pivotal movement okay I am going to aim for financial success over a “career”.

A “good job” is a 24-7 battle. Networking, and a lot of study of technical skills or examination papers off-work hours.

And it’s very crowded path.

I guess the no happiness beyond 75k was the direct comparison between mid income to higher income job workers.

Someone who makes 6k a month might be in a comfortable position to switch off from work after 6 but a senior managerial role who draws 10k or more got to be on call all the time, doing his or her own work and managing others.

If you believe in yourself but not work for yourself, you are definitely shortchanging yourself over the long run.

Okay to give a more structured response.

(1) You don’t choose what job you get to do. You mass send your resume and your employer chooses what interviews you are shortlisted for. You need 6 years of medical degree to be a doctor. But let us say if you run a business in a specialized field, you can partner with someone with that industry experience and learn it along the way. It’a not that inflexible.

(2) Good jobs are 24/7 commitment anyway.
You are guaranteed a decent payout but forever having your upside capped. Different games if you are in a start-up with share options. It’s a very very depressing sentence to work your butt off 24-7 and be told that you will NEVER be rich.

(3) Okay this is personal. I personally prefer working 7 days a week without a structure, with no long vacation than highly focused and squeezing all my brain juice for 8 hours with 20 days off every year. I find the latter enormous draining. Let me work my own pace (of course not always and depends on situations that we need to accelerate when necessary) I can work forever.

(4) Not shortchanging yourself in a crowded path. Any job that pays 200k a year you are going to find super smart and hardworking people doing that positions. And to get that kind of positions it’s usually after an internship (3 acceptance out of 1000 applications).

If you are capable of that you probably get much better chance in believing in yourself and working for yourself.

 

[AlexisAutotte]

The biggest pain point in job market to me was “you have no relevant experience”. You cannot really do what you like or love.

That was the pivotal movement okay I am going to aim for financial success over a “career”.

A “good job” is a 24-7 battle. Networking, and a lot of study of technical skills or examination papers off-work hours.

And it’s very crowded path.

I guess the no happiness beyond 75k was the direct comparison between mid income to higher income job workers.

Someone who makes 6k a month might be in a comfortable position to switch off from work after 6 but a senior managerial role who draws 10k or more got to be on call all the time, doing his or her own work and managing others.

If you believe in yourself but not work for yourself, you are definitely shortchanging yourself over the long run.

Okay to give a more structured response.

(1) You don’t choose what job you get to do. You mass send your resume and your employer chooses what interviews you are shortlisted for. You need 6 years of medical degree to be a doctor. But let us say if you run a business in a specialized field, you can partner with someone with that industry experience and learn it along the way. It’a not that inflexible.

(2) Good jobs are 24/7 commitment anyway.
You are guaranteed a decent payout but forever having your upside capped. Different games if you are in a start-up with share options. It’s a very very depressing sentence to work your butt off 24-7 and be told that you will NEVER be rich.

(3) Okay this is personal. I personally prefer working 7 days a week without a structure, with no long vacation than highly focused and squeezing all my brain juice for 8 hours with 20 days off every year. I find the latter enormous draining. Let me work my own pace (of course not always and depends on situations that we need to accelerate when necessary) I can work forever.

(4) Not shortchanging yourself in a crowded path. Any job that pays 200k a year you are going to find super smart and hardworking people doing that positions. And to get that kind of positions it’s usually after an internship (3 acceptance out of 1000 applications).

If you are capable of that you probably get much better chance in believing in yourself and working for yourself.

Exactly the slowlane is so much bullshit I learned more building my stuffs and I have way more satisfaction working longer hours on my own stuffs that can benefit the world and provide massive value and enjoy talking with people and have positive vibes on my side I feel the child in me reborn the child who was happy having a gift at christmas a child with so much idea energy and dreams

 

[Kevin88660]

Exactly the slowlane is so much bullshit I learned more building my stuffs and I have way more satisfaction working longer hours on my own stuffs that can benefit the world and provide massive value and enjoy talking with people and have positive vibes on my side I feel the child in me reborn the child who was happy having a gift at christmas a child with so much idea energy and dreams

I have gone through the phase of working for internships for free for experience and going through 2 rounds of job interviews into the final round and the HR told me that they like me and would rather offer me something else as they still prefer someone with experience doing that role.

If you want to be a winner in the job game you don’t land a super good job right out of school you are fuked forever in getting a shot at “career success”.

Once you reach late 20s are you are not doing what you want to do you are forever “without experience” they have fresh options of 20 plus years old why would they entertain a 30 year old guy without experience offering a pay cut for experience?

These people need to wake up that there is no such thing as “slowlane” or “career development”. They don’t even exist. A company expands and need to replace someone who left they find someone woth experience to fill the role. That’s it. You are constantly playing the linkedin/Indeed/whatever job portal game.

You are always an entrepreneur/CEO for your own life regardless of what you do. The only thing that stays true if you are needed you get paid and when you are not needed you no longer get paid.

If there is a skill shortage in a hot sector like IT or accountant experience people who jumped around keep getting pay raise. And clearly in 2024 who see the recession kicking in people are fearing the loss of their jobs.

And there is a bigger problem that is harder to resolve in playing the job game is that once you are way above 10k a month you are usually managing people and below 10k a month you are doing the skill based work.

For senior management roles there are fewer in the corporate pyramid this means it’s harder for you to find a job when retrench hits, the top earners are first to go and least likely to find their jobs back. Pay cut to do skill based work? You already kind of forgot how to do it and deemed “inexperienced and not suitable”!

 

[AlexisAutotte]

I have gone through the phase of working for internships for free for experience and going through 2 rounds of job interviews into the final round and the HR told me that they like me and would rather offer me something else as they still prefer someone with experience doing that role.

If you want to be a winner in the job game you don’t land a super good job right out of school you are fuked forever in getting a shot at “career success”.

Once you reach late 20s are you are not doing what you want to do you are forever “without experience” they have fresh options of 20 plus years old why would they entertain a 30 year old guy without experience offering a pay cut for experience?

These people need to wake up that there is no such thing as “slowlane” or “career development”. They don’t even exist. A company expands and need to replace someone who left they find someone woth experience to fill the role. That’s it. You are constantly playing the linkedin/Indeed/whatever job portal game.

You are always an entrepreneur/CEO for your own life regardless of what you do. The only thing that stays true if you are needed you get paid and when you are not needed you no longer get paid.

If there is a skill shortage in a hot sector like IT or accountant experience people who jumped around keep getting pay raise. And clearly in 2024 who see the recession kicking in people are fearing the loss of their jobs.

And there is a bigger problem that is harder to resolve in playing the job game is that once you are way above 10k a month you are usually managing people and below 10k a month you are doing work.

For senior management roles there are fewer in the corporate pyramid this means it’s harder for you to find a job when retrench hits, the top earners are first to go and least likely to find their jobs back. Pay cut to do skill based work? You already kind of forgot how to do it and deemed “inexperienced and not suitable”!

so basically the game is rigged in advance that's what you say sounds like a dystopian nightmare to me ?

 

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[Kevin88660]

so basically the game is rigged in advance that's what you say ?

It’s not rigged in advance.

It’s just not designed for long term stability as many people think it is, despite the workers best intention.

I lost track how many senior people lost their jobs in the last ten years in the oil and gas industry.

If you an entrepreneur you fail You start again.

If you are a senior oil n gas executive when oil gas goes to 50 dollar you start to drive a taxi.

I think the job game is the best when you are fresh out of school making a low pay, lower commitment also that gives you ample time and energy to explore other stuffs.

You learn enough work discipline and some industry skills.

Once you get sucked into the job game longer and longer it does get more dangerous and dangerous. Higher pay always means harder to find a job when retrenched.

The job market just want to fill up the positions demanded with relevant experience, and get rid of expensive people during tough time. It does not care about your own career planning, or if your wife is not working and if your kids are in private schools.

In the job game you are playing a game that gets tougher and tougher. You are not playing to win because you can never win. You are just not playing to not lose, not get caught in long term unemployment with huge financial liability at the same time.

In business it’s the opposite, you are playing to win, the 1-2 or 3 big wins.

You can use stock market to manage money but there is no risk free lunch. The market is largely efficient. Warren buffet has been underperforming S&P for more than a decade.

When you have a winning product and the right advertising platforms the return on ads can be 10x 20 x or more.

 

[AlexisAutotte]

It’s not rigged in advance.

It’s just not designed for long term stability as many people think it is, despite the workers best intention.

I lost track how many senior people lost their jobs in the last ten years in the oil and gas industry.

Alright screw IT FASTLANE BABY

 

[AlexisAutotte]

It’s not rigged in advance.

It’s just not designed for long term stability as many people think it is, despite the workers best intention.

I lost track how many senior people lost their jobs in the last ten years in the oil and gas industry.

If you an entrepreneur you fail You start again.

If you are a senior oil n gas executive when oil gas goes to 50 dollar you start to drive a taxi.

I think the job game is the best when you are fresh out of school making a low pay, lower commitment also that gives you ample time and energy to explore other stuffs.

You learn enough work discipline and some industry skills.

Once you get sucked into the job game longer and longer it does get more dangerous and dangerous. Higher pay always means harder to find a job when retrenched.

The job market just want to fill up the positions demanded with relevant experience, and get rid of expensive people during tough time. It does not care about your own career planning, or if your wife is not working and if your kids are in private schools.

In the job game you are playing a game that gets tougher and tougher. You are not playing to win because you can never win. You are just not playing to not lose, not get caught in long term unemployment with huge financial liability at the same time.

In business it’s the opposite, you are playing to win, the 1-2 or 3 big wins.

You can use stock market to manage money but there is no risk free lunch. The market is largely efficient. Warren buffet has been underperforming S&P for more than a decade.

When you have a winning product and the right advertising platforms the return on ads can be 10x 20 x or more.

I don't have kids don't plan to have either unless I can take care of them having kids when you can barely survive is financial suicide to me taking care of myself is already hard why should I have kids

 

[Kevin88660]

I don't have kids don't plan to have either unless I can take care of them having kids when you can barely survive is financial suicide to me taking care of myself is already hard why should I have kids

You can substitute them with any long term liability.

The gist is when people make more in a job they tend to commits more to long term spending while they become a more likely target to be fired in a downturn.

 

[Gypsy Soul]

I don't have kids don't plan to have either unless I can take care of them having kids when you can barely survive is financial suicide to me taking care of myself is already hard why should I have kids

Keep pushing and keep delivering the goods to the market. Something has got to stick. I want to see you build an empire. I'll be working tonight and throughout the weekend on my next business.

 

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[AlexisAutotte]

Keep pushing and keep delivering the goods to the market. Something has got to stick. I want to see you build an empire. I'll be working tonight and throughout the weekend on my next business.

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Thanks for motivating me on building my plugin