u/gezellig2022

As the title states - I got serious about my financial goals only 8 years ago, I’m 40. I remember writing that fake cheque to myself for 1 million thinking it would be nice if that happened “sometime” in my lifetime. 2020 I started investing in ETFs/MFs even though those gains are only about 14% of the total pie. My main gains have been from company RSUs and ESPP purchases that I’ve held (and intend to hold) onto well past even resigning from former employers. For some reason, none of my independent investment stock picks have grown the same way - and that includes getting in on NVDA (albeit late) at 200 and watching that pendulum swing for the past 6 months. Either way, this is a milestone that seemed inconceivable 8 years ago.

I’ve set myself another “maybe someday” aim for 10M that seems inconceivable at the moment but if the trajectory I’ve seen so far continues that’s mathematically imminent in 20 years. My thoughts on FIRE have altered a bit in recent months and I find myself dreaming more of hitting that milestone than retirement - plus work gives me a sense of purpose and I’m not sure how I would fare without it so maybe the wrong sub but it still feels good to know I have a cushion.

Been here 5 years but still haven’t found a decent hairdresser who knows how to cut layers. Had found one briefly but she moved out of Amsterdam :(

I know women (or even men for that matter) often choose to put their love lives on hold to be able to fully commit to their career - and the assumption is that you would need to make career compromises once in a relationship. But I would also like to believe that the right partner and relationship encourages you to achieve your dreams and be your best self. So I’m curious if women in here have stories to share of how they grew in their careers after being in a relationship.