Fighting for my freedom

[Edwin Fernandez]

Hello everyone,

I am very thankful this forum exists. After reading Fast Lane I came here to find like minded people; people who understand when I say I would rather die than work my 9-5 cubicle(jail cell) the rest of my life.

The pain of limited freedom, like not being able to spend time with my children because I am stuck in a cubicle, finally exceeded the pain of building something on my own in my limited time aside from work/family/responsibilities...

I have pursued entrepreneurial ideas for a few years but nothing ever took off probably due to my lack of consistency, poor choices, bad influence from friends, the usual list of excuses....

But this time things are different because my children are reminding me how quickly life is passing and that I do not have the time to f*** around. If I don't take action now I will settle for massive regret in the future. I have been taking massive action, and that led me here, to this great forum.

About me: I am a full time SW Engineer, stuck in the grind of 9-5, buried in student loan debt. The guy that sits in the cube next to me is a 63 years old engineer still forced to work, he has told me, probably due to poor money management choices. Nothing against him, but I will NOT be that guy. He wants to leave but he cannot. That is slavery. My number one goal is to gain my freedom by dropping the JOB. I hope to be a shining example of MJ's philosophy. (@MJ DeMarco)

With much respect to everyone here,
Edwin

 

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[MrShah]

Hi Edwin,

I'm an Engineer as well. But chose to be a sales executive in a real estate firm because I know sales in my calling.I used to be the richest kid in the once-a-year fete in school by selling PC games.I have an Engineering degree, but that's just a matter of pride and does nothing else. It does not give me instant $$$. I'm learning things and that's really important for someone in the early 20's. You've come a long way now. Try connecting with like minded people around here who have retired early. They might have some interesting experiences to share and some you could relate with.

 

[Edwin Fernandez]

Hi Edwin,

I'm an Engineer as well. But chose to be a sales executive in a real estate firm because I know sales in my calling.I used to be the richest kid in the once-a-year fete in school by selling PC games.I have an Engineering degree, but that's just a matter of pride and does nothing else. It does not give me instant $$$. I'm learning things and that's really important for someone in the early 20's. You've come a long way now. Try connecting with like minded people around here who have retired early. They might have some interesting experiences to share and some you could relate with.

Thanks for your input. I have a bit of a sales background too, cold calling, door-to-door stuff. Whatever it takes I guess... I don't write code because I enjoy it though, I chose the field because I was just following the money, or at least I thought so...However, I am fortunate I chose this field because at least I can use the skill as an asset to help me switch lanes.

I will definitely follow the early retirees. I am just getting oriented around this forum, there is so much content, wow. I feel my chances of joining them have increased significantly now that I am a member here. Good luck on your trip to the promised land.