The Mating Grounds Podcast

Helping Joe, Episode 32

Sep 28, 2015
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ADVICE

Set A Concrete Career Finish Line

  • Do define a clear finish line: a full-time job in one place with the same people, where you enjoy the work and can grow skills.
  • Aim for net $40k expenses with a path to ~$60k gross so lifestyle is comfortable and sustainable.
ADVICE

Choose Team-Based Roles First

  • Do prioritize jobs with teams and culture if you dislike working alone; seek workplaces of >4 people where you can show up daily.
  • Use that environment to learn practical skills and social routines that stabilize life.
ADVICE

Reverse-Engineer Your Money Target

  • Do reverse-engineer your target lifestyle: list rent, food, entertainment, transport, and miscellaneous to calculate required gross salary.
  • For Joe's comfortable lifestyle they calculated ~ $40k net, meaning ~ $60k gross annually.
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