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La solitudine più difficile da affrontale è quella che senti quando sei con la tua famiglia

Ciao a tutti.

Scrivo questo post perché vorrei confrontarmi con chi ha vissuto qualcosa di simile e magari è riuscito a trovare una strada.

Ho 30 anni e, anche se intorno a me ci sono delle persone, mi sento profondamente solo. Non tanto perché non abbia contatti, ma perché mi manca la sensazione di avere qualcuno che faccia davvero il tifo per me.

Più passa il tempo, più mi rendo conto che gran parte di questa sensazione nasce dalla mia famiglia.

Ci vediamo alle feste, ai compleanni, alle cerimonie o qualche volta per andare al mare. Insomma, formalmente siamo una famiglia. Però emotivamente non l'ho mai percepita come tale.

I miei genitori non hanno mai organizzato momenti da vivere insieme. Non ricordo uscite, progetti o iniziative di famiglia. Anche tra fratelli è sempre mancata quella voglia di stare insieme spontaneamente (o almeno, quando c'è stata, è partita quasi sempre da me).

La cosa che mi pesa di più è come mi sento quando siamo insieme: fuori posto.

Non mi sono mai sentito davvero a mio agio con loro. Non mi sono mai sentito ascoltato, valorizzato o sostenuto.

Non ricordo mio padre o mia madre interessarsi davvero a quello che facevo, chiedermi come stavo, aiutarmi nelle scelte importanti o semplicemente farmi sentire che erano presenti.

Negli anni ho iniziato a chiedermi se tutto questo abbia influenzato anche il mio modo di relazionarmi con gli altri.

Guardandomi intorno mi accorgo che nella mia vita ci sono forse due o tre persone che ogni tanto mi scrivono per sapere come sto, cosa sto facendo o mi propongono di vederci.

E spesso mi sento ad affrontare tutto completamente da solo.

Ho anche notato una cosa: alcune persone che hanno vissuto situazioni simili sembrano aver trovato nel partner quella sicurezza e quel sostegno che non hanno avuto in famiglia.

Ma mi chiedo se sia davvero sano cercare in una sola persona tutto quello che è mancato.

Io sento un bisogno enorme di avere una rete di persone che si sostengano a vicenda.

Il problema è che ogni volta che provo ad avvicinarmi di più ai miei familiari, il risultato è quasi sempre una delusione. Non necessariamente litigi, ma indifferenza, distanza, freddezza.

E ogni volta fa un po' più male della precedente.

Alla fine torno sempre al punto di partenza, con ancora più ansia e ancora più dubbi.

Questa cosa mi pesa in tutti gli aspetti della vita: lavoro, relazioni, futuro.

A 30 anni inizio a sentire davvero la mancanza di punti di riferimento.

Vedo amici che hanno famiglie presenti: si aiutano economicamente, organizzano viaggi insieme, costruiscono casa, crescono i figli, fanno progetti.

Io li guardo e mi rendo conto che nella mia vita manca proprio quel pilastro.

Mi sono anche chiesto se la soluzione fosse prendere le distanze dalla mia famiglia, smettere di cercare qualcosa che probabilmente non arriverà mai.

Ma non ci riesco.

Perché, nonostante tutto, ho paura.

Paura di sentirmi ancora più solo.

Paura di ritrovarmi completamente senza radici.

E soprattutto paura di scoprire che, una volta tagliati quei legami, dall'altra parte non ci sia comunque quello che sto cercando.

Quindi vorrei chiedere a chi ci è passato:

Come avete fatto a costruire una rete di supporto quando la famiglia non lo è mai stata?

Si può davvero creare quel senso di appartenenza altrove?

Su cosa vi siete concentrati per andare avanti senza rimanere bloccati nella speranza che la vostra famiglia cambiasse?

Mi farebbe davvero piacere leggere le vostre esperienze.

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 3 days ago

Need career advice: stable government accounting job or go professional route?

I'm at a point where I've narrowed my career options down to two possible paths, and I'd really appreciate some objective career advice.

The first option is to stay in accounting, real estate, and property management. Which is where my bg is. My plan would be to keep my current job while completing a three-year online Accounting degree. After graduating, I'd aim to work for a large company such as a government-related organization. (In Italy)

Realistically, I expect to start at arond €20,000 net per year, with about a one-hour commute. After roughly five years, I would hope to be earning around €25,000 net, eventually reaching approximately €30 to 35k net per year for my late career.

Alongside that job, I would continue growing my short-term vacation rental business, which I believe could generate an additional €15 to 30k net per year. The trade-off is that while my main job would follow a normal work schedule, property management would require me to remain available outside working hours whenever issues arise.
And here, I'm talking about doing 2 jobs actually.

One of the biggest advantages of this path is stability. I could continue living in my hometown, work in a secure government-related position, and keep developing my knowledge of accounting, finance, and real estate. The main downsides are the commute and the fact that I'd always have some level of responsibility for the rental properties.

The second option would be to move back in with my parents (even tho I have a low salary, I'm actually renting), and study a healthcare profession. Medicine itself isn't a realistic choice for me. Becoming a doctor would require around 11 to 12 years of education and training before specialization, mandatory in-person attendance, and many years of demanding clinical work while earning relatively little. At 31 years old, and considering my financial situation, I don't think that's a practical path.

Physiotherapy, however, seems much more achievable. It would require three years of university followed by one year of internship or clinical training, all of which must be attended in person. After those four years, I could begin working immediately.

What attracts me to physiotherapy is the flexibility it offers. I could work in a hospital, being that private or run by gov, become self-employed, open my own private practice, or combine hospital work with private patients. Based on what I've researched, experienced physiotherapists with an established client base can realistically earn €50,000 or more net per year, (here in Italy), and those are just the one working private, as they own their own studio or have a small place they rent.

Another advantage is that I would have much greater freedom in deciding where to live and work. Depending on the type of job I chose, my commute could be only a few minutes to my own clinic or somewhat longer if I worked in a hospital.

The obvious downside is that those four years would require a major commitment. During that time, I would most likely live with my parents and rely on occasional work, preferably something remote or flexible, to cover my personal expenses.

What makes this decision difficult is that both paths have qualities I value.

Accounting offers a relatively predictable and secure career, especially if I can obtain a government-related position. However, I sometimes question whether accounting is a profession in the same sense as being a professional. An accountant is generally dependent on employers and the job market. Even with experience, career opportunities depend on companies hiring. A licensed healthcare professional, on the other hand, possesses a skill, you know a craft, that people directly pay for. If employment opportunities become limited, it's still possible to create work independently by opening a private practice and building a client base. That level of professional independence is one of the biggest reasons I'm considering physio.

At the same time, I recognize that a government-related accounting job could provide exceptional stability, low stress, and a comfortable lifestyle, especially when combined with income from my real estate business.

Given these two options, which path do you think offers the better long-term future?
I'm just tired of having to make consideration about my job.. having to think "Where I will work in the next 3 years?".
I want something where I could work 20 to 40 years, grow there.
I do have other things to do in my life, not only "working".

If you were in my position, how would you weigh the trade-offs between financial potential, job security, independence, flexibility, quality of life, and long-term career satisfaction?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 3 days ago

Need career advice: stable government accounting job or go professional route?

I'm at a point where I've narrowed my career options down to two possible paths, and I'd really appreciate some objective career advice.

The first option is to stay in accounting, real estate, and property management. Which is where my bg is. My plan would be to keep my current job while completing a three-year online Accounting degree. After graduating, I'd aim to work for a large company such as a government-related organization. (In Italy)

Realistically, I expect to start at arond €20,000 net per year, with about a one-hour commute. After roughly five years, I would hope to be earning around €25,000 net, eventually reaching approximately €30 to 35k net per year for my late career.

Alongside that job, I would continue growing my short-term vacation rental business, which I believe could generate an additional €15 to 30k net per year. The trade-off is that while my main job would follow a normal work schedule, property management would require me to remain available outside working hours whenever issues arise.
And here, I'm talking about doing 2 jobs actually.

One of the biggest advantages of this path is stability. I could continue living in my hometown, work in a secure government-related position, and keep developing my knowledge of accounting, finance, and real estate. The main downsides are the commute and the fact that I'd always have some level of responsibility for the rental properties.

The second option would be to move back in with my parents (even tho I have a low salary, I'm actually renting), and study a healthcare profession. Medicine itself isn't a realistic choice for me. Becoming a doctor would require around 11 to 12 years of education and training before specialization, mandatory in-person attendance, and many years of demanding clinical work while earning relatively little. At 31 years old, and considering my financial situation, I don't think that's a practical path.

Physiotherapy, however, seems much more achievable. It would require three years of university followed by one year of internship or clinical training, all of which must be attended in person. After those four years, I could begin working immediately.

What attracts me to physiotherapy is the flexibility it offers. I could work in a hospital, being that private or run by gov, become self-employed, open my own private practice, or combine hospital work with private patients. Based on what I've researched, experienced physiotherapists with an established client base can realistically earn €50,000 or more net per year, (here in Italy), and those are just the one working private, as they own their own studio or have a small place they rent.

Another advantage is that I would have much greater freedom in deciding where to live and work. Depending on the type of job I chose, my commute could be only a few minutes to my own clinic or somewhat longer if I worked in a hospital.

The obvious downside is that those four years would require a major commitment. During that time, I would most likely live with my parents and rely on occasional work, preferably something remote or flexible, to cover my personal expenses.

What makes this decision difficult is that both paths have qualities I value.

Accounting offers a relatively predictable and secure career, especially if I can obtain a government-related position. However, I sometimes question whether accounting is a profession in the same sense as being a professional. An accountant is generally dependent on employers and the job market. Even with experience, career opportunities depend on companies hiring. A licensed healthcare professional, on the other hand, possesses a skill, you know a craft, that people directly pay for. If employment opportunities become limited, it's still possible to create work independently by opening a private practice and building a client base. That level of professional independence is one of the biggest reasons I'm considering physio.

At the same time, I recognize that a government-related accounting job could provide exceptional stability, low stress, and a comfortable lifestyle, especially when combined with income from my real estate business.

Given these two options, which path do you think offers the better long-term future?
I'm just tired of having to make consideration about my job.. having to think "Where I will work in the next 3 years?".
I want something where I could work 20 to 40 years, grow there.
I do have other things to do in my life, not only "working".

If you were in my position, how would you weigh the trade-offs between financial potential, job security, independence, flexibility, quality of life, and long-term career satisfaction?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 3 days ago

Vi siete mai chiesti quale è la differenza tra un "mestiere" e un "lavoro"?

BuonSalve ragazzuoli!

vorrei togliermi un dubbio su una distinzione che mi sta facendo riflettere.

Quando si parla di persone che studiano economia o che lavorano in ruoli “da dipendente qualificato” (finanza, marketing, consulenza, management, ecc.), mi chiedo: qual è davvero il “mestiere” che stanno facendo?

Mi spiego meglio. Spesso queste figure sembrano molto dipendenti dal contesto: andamento del mercato del lavoro, stabilità economica del paese, presenza di aziende solide che assumono, tipo di contratti disponibili, e così via. In altre parole, la loro professione sembra fortemente legata a condizioni esterne.

Al contrario, ci sono professioni più “tecniche” o regolamentate (dentista, fisioterapista, ingegnere, ecc.) che sembrano più indipendenti dal contesto. Un dentista, ad esempio, può teoricamente trasferirsi in un altro paese e continuare a esercitare la sua professione, adattandosi magari al sistema locale, ma restando comunque nello stesso mestiere.
Se si stufa di vivere a Milano e si trasferisce a Yokohama, i denti sono sempre denti.

Per chi lavora invece in ambito aziendale o economico, questa “portabilità” sembra molto più limitata: si è più esposti al mercato, ai cicli economici e alle dinamiche delle singole aziende, al mercato del lavoro, ai contratti, etc etc....

Da qui la mia domanda:

secondo voi ha senso questa distinzione tra “mestiere trasferibile” e “ruolo dipendente dal mercato”? E davvero i lavori in ambito economico/aziendale sono meno “sicuri” o stabili rispetto a professioni regolamentate come medico, ingegnere, ecc., oppure è una percezione sbagliata che magari mi sono fatto?
Semplicemente non riesco a pensare come un "lavoratore" statale sia piu sicuro di una persona che invece ha un "mestiere".

Curioso di sentire le vostre opinioni.

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 4 days ago

Una carriera che non ti faccia ammalare mentalmente

Ciao a tutti.

Ultimamente mi sto chiedendo quale possa essere una carriera che non finisca per logorarti mentalmente. Lo so, ogni lavoro ha il suo livello di stress. Però sono convinto che esistano professioni che, pur essendo impegnative, non ti consumino psicologicamente nel lungo periodo.

Io, ad esempio, faccio un normale lavoro d'ufficio, (settore servizi economico), eppure dal punto di vista mentale lo trovo molto pesante.

Un mio amico fisioterapista, che ha un lavoro ben pagato e che ama aiutare le persone, mi raccontava che ormai fatica ad andare avanti. Ogni giorno ascolta pazienti che soffrono, si lamentano o piangono, e inevitabilmente finisce per caricarsi anche lui del loro peso emotivo. Mi ha detto che non ce la fa più.

Questo mi fa pensare: esistono davvero percorsi di carriera in cui si possa lavorare senza assorbire continuamente il disagio degli altri? Professioni che, nel lungo periodo, abbiano un impatto minore sulla salute mentale, o meglio, positivo?

Per esempio, un altro mio amico organizza tour in barca. Certo, anche il suo è un lavoro faticoso, ma ha a che fare quasi sempre con persone rilassate, in vacanza, felici. C'è un'atmosfera di festa e di spensieratezza, e credo che questo faccia davvero una grande differenza.

Voi che ne pensate? Esistono lavori che, oltre a essere sostenibili economicamente, lo siano anche dal punto di vista mentale?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 5 days ago

Ways to "deactivate" linkedin profile

Is there a way to "deactivate" my linkedin profile?
I'm going trought a career change, so I need to deactivate that and make it visible, in the future

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 5 days ago
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Please add a reliable Hardware Face Unlock sensor

Hi there!
For you next smartphone, add a reliable Hardware Face Unlock sensor compatible with most apps/banking/2fa/passkey etc..

Bigme Color Pro it's a good smarpthone, but lacks this!

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 5 days ago

Where would you live comfortably year round without extreme weather or natural disasters??

Hey there!

I live in Rome, and while the weather is generally pretty good, summers are definitely not ideal. There are at least 60 days each year when it’s genuinely uncomfortable to live here because it gets too hot. (like melting).
Apart from that, though, the climate/place is mostly fine.

I’m wondering which places in the world have the most “balanced” climate overall, like here in Rome, but without that hot summers?
So, where you can live comfortably year-round without having to worry about extremes like:

  • very cold winters
  • very hot summers
  • excessive rain or drought
  • too much or too little sunshine
  • natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, etc.

Basically, places with stable, mild, and predictable weather throughout the year rather than strong seasonal extremes. What regions or cities would you recommend, and why?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 10 days ago
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Where would you live comfortably year round without extreme weather?

Hey there!

I live in Rome, and while the weather is generally pretty good, summers are definitely not ideal. There are at least 60 days each year when it’s genuinely uncomfortable to live here because it gets too hot. (like melting).
Apart from that, though, the climate/place is mostly fine.

I’m wondering which places in the world have the most “balanced” climate overall, like here in Rome, but without that hot summers?
So, where you can live comfortably year-round without having to worry about extremes like:

  • very cold winters
  • very hot summers
  • excessive rain or drought
  • too much or too little sunshine
  • natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, etc.

Basically, places with stable, mild, and predictable weather throughout the year rather than strong seasonal extremes. What regions or cities would you recommend, and why?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 10 days ago

Best places to live comfortably year round without extreme weather?

Hey there!

I live in Rome, and while the weather is generally pretty good, summers are definitely not ideal. There are at least 60 days each year when it’s genuinely uncomfortable to live here because it gets too hot. (like melting).
Apart from that, though, the climate/place is mostly fine.

I’m wondering which places in the world have the most “balanced” climate overall, like here in Rome, but without that hot summers?
So, where you can live comfortably year-round without having to worry about extremes like:

  • very cold winters
  • very hot summers
  • excessive rain or drought
  • too much or too little sunshine
  • natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, etc.

Basically, places with stable, mild, and predictable weather throughout the year rather than strong seasonal extremes. What regions or cities would you recommend, and why?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 10 days ago

Online Courses: Best Schools That Really Have Value in the Job Market?

I do live in Italy, and I saw that SDA Bocconi offers several certified courses.

I was wondering what the best alternatives to SDA Bocconi are, offering short/executive courses and recognized certifications, which offer good value both in terms of skills acquired and as a "brand" for CVs and LinkedIn.

The goal is not simply to collect certificates, but to invest in programs that develop truly marketable skills, are recognized by recruiters and companies, and add credibility to a professional profile thanks to the institution's name.

I also saw that the platform edx has so many courses, linked to many schools.
But really don't know where to start.

If you had to make a list of best 5, which would they be?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 13 days ago

Online Courses: Best Schools That Really Have Value in the Job Market?

I do live in Italy, and I saw that SDA Bocconi offers several certified courses.

I was wondering what the best alternatives to SDA Bocconi are, offering short/executive courses and recognized certifications, which offer good value both in terms of skills acquired and as a "brand" for CVs and LinkedIn.

The goal is not simply to collect certificates, but to invest in programs that develop truly marketable skills, are recognized by recruiters and companies, and add credibility to a professional profile thanks to the institution's name.

I also saw that the platform edx has so many courses, linked to many schools.
But really don't know where to start.

If you had to make a list of best 5, which would they be?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 13 days ago

Corsi con certificazione: migliori scuole che hanno davvero valore sul mercato del lavoro

Ho visto che SDA Bocconi offre diversi corsi con rilascio di certificazioni.

Mi chiedevo quali siano le migliori alternative a SDA Bocconi, sempre con corsi brevi/executive e certificazioni riconosciute, che abbiano un buon valore sia in termini di competenze acquisite sia come "brand" da inserire su CV e LinkedIn.

L'obiettivo non è semplicemente collezionare attestati, ma investire in percorsi che facciano acquisire competenze realmente spendibili sul lavoro, siano riconosciuti dai recruiter e dalle aziende, aggiungano credibilità al profilo professionale grazie al nome dell'istituzione.

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 13 days ago

Why do I become more outgoing around certain people, but revert back when they're gone?

I've noticed a pattern in my life.

When I'm on my own, I'm generally happy and comfortable with myself.
However, I tend to withdraw socially, avoid events, and experience some social anxiety.

On the other hand, when I spend time with someone who is naturally extroverted, spontaneous, and action oriented, I seem to absorb some of their energy/lifestyle. If they're the type of person who makes plans, takes risks, and books a flight today for a trip tomorrow, I find myself acting more like that too.

The problem is that when that person is no longer around, I gradually return to my usual state.
It's as if I can temporarily borrow their mindset, but I can't seem to make it stick.

So, is it normal to need other people to bring out certain parts of your personality? Can confidence, spontaneity, and initiative be learned permanently, or are some people naturally dependent on external influences for those traits? How could we develop those qualities on our own instead of only expressing them when I'm around someone who already has them?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 13 days ago

Why do I become more outgoing around certain people, but revert back when they're gone?

I've noticed a pattern in my life.

When I'm on my own, I'm generally happy and comfortable with myself.
However, I tend to withdraw socially, avoid events, and experience some social anxiety.

On the other hand, when I spend time with someone who is naturally extroverted, spontaneous, and action oriented, I seem to absorb some of their energy/lifestyle. If they're the type of person who makes plans, takes risks, and books a flight today for a trip tomorrow, I find myself acting more like that too.

The problem is that when that person is no longer around, I gradually return to my usual state.
It's as if I can temporarily borrow their mindset, but I can't seem to make it stick.

So, is it normal to need other people to bring out certain parts of your personality? Can confidence, spontaneity, and initiative be learned permanently, or are some people naturally dependent on external influences for those traits? How could we develop those qualities on our own instead of only expressing them when I'm around someone who already has them?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 13 days ago

IWTL How could we become more proactive and adventurous without relying on extroverted friends?

When I spend time with someone who is naturally extroverted, spontaneous, and action oriented, I seem to absorb some of their energy/lifestyle. If they're the type of person who makes plans, takes risks, and books a flight today for a trip tomorrow, I find myself acting more like that too.

The problem is that when that person is no longer around, I gradually return to my usual state.
It's as if I can temporarily borrow their mindset, but I can't seem to make it stick.

So, is it normal to need other people to bring out certain parts of your personality? Can confidence, spontaneity, and initiative be learned permanently, or are some people naturally dependent on external influences for those traits? How could we develop those qualities on our own instead of only expressing them when I'm around someone who already has them?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 13 days ago

How do we measure whether a city or region offers "good" income relative to housing costs?

The housing crisis isn't unique to my country; it seems to be a global issue tied to the way modern economies work.

In many places, it doesn't seem to matter whether you earn $50,000 or $250,000 a year. If you live alone, rent or mortgage payments often take up such a large portion of your income that housing still is unaffordable. As a result, many people are pushed toward sharing costs with roommates, partners, or family members.

This generate a question: how do you identify cities or regions where incomes are genuinely high relative to the cost of housing and living expenses?

For example, Numbeo publishes a ranking based on Local Purchasing Power Index. Do you think this is a useful metric?

My impression is that the key isn't simply earning more money, but developing the skill of finding places where income levels are disproportionately higher than housing costs. In other words, places where the ratio between earnings and rent or mortgage payments is actually favorable.

(P.S. I'm from Italy, and several friends living abroad have told me they face the same problem in cities such as Sydney, San Francisco, Manhattan, Cork, London, Oxford, and many others. The issue seems remarkably similar across different countries. It seems just impossible even if you have a good career nowadays.)

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 13 days ago

Cheap but good cleaning/vacuum robot for a small apartment? (No pets)

Hi,

I'm looking for a robot vacuum cleaner and floor mop for a 65-square-meter, single-story apartment.

I'd like to spend the right amount of money, for a 7-8 year investment.

I like to keep maintenance and spare parts costs low. Im a frugal person and like cheap but working goods.

I don't have any pets.

I think I'd use the robot for cleaning, every other day, or just three days a week; that might be enough.

I'd like it to be somewhat automatic and not require too much maintenance (once a week is fine if you need to empty a bag or do a light cleaning, but once a month is better).

What could you recommend?

Obviously, I'm thinking of spending less than €900, and I might even buy something used.

Buying from Italy

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 16 days ago

In Italia, oggi, esiste davvero un percorso accessibile per costruire una vita confortevole senza compromessi costanti, oppure questa è diventato un privilegio per pochi?

Ciao a tutti,

vorrei condividere una riflessione che, credo, rispecchi l’esperienza quotidiana di molti.

Vivo in una provincia del Lazio e, per una persona single, indipendente e che sostiene da sola tutte le proprie spese, il costo di una vita dignitosa e stabile si aggira facilmente intorno ai 2.000 euro al mese. Non parliamo di lusso, ma di normalità: affitto o mutuo, utenze, spese di manutenzione, spesa alimentare, trasporti… e poi quella parte di vita che spesso dimentichiamo di mettere in conto. Sport, hobby, una palestra, una partita a calcetto, un corso di musica, una piscina. Tutto ciò che non è “sopravvivenza”, ma vita.

Se aggiungiamo anche due viaggi l’anno, una vita sociale attiva e qualche imprevisto, è realistico dire che per vivere con serenità servono tra i 2.000 e i 2.500 euro netti al mese.

E qui arriva il punto centrale: questa non è una vita di lusso. È semplicemente una vita senza rinunce continue.

Eppure, oggi in Italia, moltissime persone, soprattutto giovani qualificati, formati, con competenze reali, non riescono a raggiungere questa soglia senza sacrifici costanti. Sacrifici che diventano normalità: rimandare un viaggio, rinunciare a un acquisto semplice, continuare a usare vestiti consumati, posticipare cure fisioterapiche o servizi necessari. Non per mancanza di volontà, ma per limiti economici strutturali.

Se proviamo a fare un conto semplice, la questione diventa ancora più chiara.
Se vogliamo una vita confortevole da 2.500 euro al mese e aggiungiamo un 30% di risparmio per costruire un minimo di sicurezza futura, arriviamo a circa 3.250 euro netti mensili di reddito necessario.

Quanti lavoratori in Italia riescono a raggiungere stabilmente questa cifra? Le stime variano, ma parliamo di una minoranza: circa il 5, 10% della popolazione attiva.

In altre parole, per la grande maggioranza delle persone, una “vita normale” in Italia richiede compromessi continui. Anzi, per meglio dire, non è possibile.

Se guardiamo altri paesi, il quadro cambia. In Svizzera, ad esempio, il costo della vita è più alto, diciamo circa 3.500 euro per uno stile di vita simile.
Anche il livello dei redditi è diverso. Arrivare a 4.500 euro netti al mese è una condizione accessibile a una percentuale molto più ampia di lavoratori (circa il 55, 65%).
Il risultato è che, a parità di professione, le probabilità di vivere senza rinunce diventano molto più alte semplicemente spostandosi geograficamente. (il 50% in piu rispetto all'italia)

E qui nasce la contraddizione più forte: molti di noi non vogliono lasciare l’Italia. Non per mancanza di ambizione, ma per legami profondi con famiglia, amici, territorio, qualità della vita (percepita).
Siamo legati ai nostri territori, come è giusto che sia, e abbiamo i nostri ricordi!

Quindi la domanda diventa inevitabile:
quali strade reali abbiamo per vivere una vita economicamente dignitosa restando in Italia?

La prima risposta, quella più immediata, è ovvia: ridurre i costi. E in parte l’ho fatto anch’io, passando da circa 2.500 euro a 2.100 euro mensili. Alcune rinunce pesano poco, quindi le ho potute cassare. Ma anche questo non risolve il nodo centrale.

Il problema non è solo quanto spendiamo...
È quanto possiamo guadagnare in rapporto alla vita che consideriamo normale.

E allora la domanda resta aperta:
in Italia, oggi, esiste davvero un percorso accessibile per costruire una vita confortevole senza compromessi costanti, oppure questa è diventata una condizione riservata a una minoranza?
Il che ci porta verso:
E' una buona idea continuare a vivere in Italia?

Ps: ci tengo a precisare, per il discorso viaggi, non si parla di "giappone" "maldive" "bahamas".
Si parla di viaggi incentrati sul conoscere le città europee, e la storia e le tradizioni di altre culture.
Quindi low cost o slow travel

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 19 days ago

Can a Shorter Man Succeed as a Personal Trainer?

I'm a 163cm tall man.

I'm well built and muscular.

I've always wondered how I'd be perceived if I became a personal training instructor.

Would I be successful or unsuccessful based on the fact that I'm much shorter than other people, and therefore, people wouldn't want to train with me?

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u/Bitter-Hawk-2615 — 20 days ago