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> Compound personal growth is my focus instead of the monetary kind. A lot can change in 30 years.

On the flip side, if you start working on retirement now, assuming you have no kids you could retire by 45. You'll still have your strength and fitness for 15-30 years after that point.

You become less and less employable in this field the older you get beyond that, unless you're either a top N% engineer, you found your own company, or you go into senior management. The gravy train doesn't last forever.



Definitely something to keep in mind. Thank you for the wisdom.




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