I did not come from money. I am but a working class person in a great job (10 years experience in this industry now), and on paper, I am “successful”.<p>But good lord, I am not close whatsoever to escaping the rat race. And I cannot fathom working in this capacity for the next 20 years.<p>I have tried a few businesses over the last ten years: most failed (and lost money), but one has managed to bring in about $40,000 a year. I’m super proud of that, but it’s not at all some “freedom ticket” that grants me the peace of mind of financial independence.<p>I’m really just curious if anyone out there has felt this type of depressive burnout when you zoom out and realize, “this is the next 20-30 years”.
I personally feel that right now my mind is sharp enough to be an engineer but looking at my parents, in 20 years I can't imagine I will be able to operate on the same level ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Took me only 50 years to depart the rat race. Wanted a farm since I was 10, bought one at 60. But I chose jobs I liked so I never had much burnout. Also, I still wake up thrilled to have survived childhood.<p>It’s rough when you feel trapped this way. My best to you.