Almost at my first $100k (30M), but still feeling the grind. When does it start feeling "easier" in Canada?
I am incredibly excited to be closing in on my first $100k net worth milestone soon. On paper, I feel like I’ve followed the playbook: I moved to Canada at 25, finished my Master’s in Engineering, started a job at $75k(currently at 91k - couldn’t find a job thats paying more), aggressively paid off all my student loans, and started investing 2 years ago. (I initially went all-in on VFV, but throttled it down for XEQT once I realized the US concentration risk).
Even though hitting $100k feels great, the reality of living here right now is heavy. Between housing, inflation, and the general cost of living, it still feels like an uphill battle just to get ahead.
For those who immigrated here, work in engineering, or have crossed this stage:
— How are you managing your day-to-day life and staying motivated despite the high cost of living?
— At what point in your savings or career journey did things finally start to feel "easier" and more settled?
— Any opportunities to find a job with better pay(Aerospace Engineering)? Currently, all my applications (targeted resume)were being rejected without even a screening call.
Edit: I am happy and grateful for where I am now and where I am heading, My intention was not to complain.