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That is assuming you don't want a family. Meaning you will have a big bag of regrets later, and even if not, problems too...

That changes the cost equation immensely.

We're trading best time to raise a family for a career. It's wrong and likely unsustainable. And you cannot assume you will get hired in 50s, not yet and not in this industry.



Probably most kids from the 50s on think Dad spent too much time on his career. As does Dad. Now, a working BA tech couple can be grossing $400k in their mid 20s.

That should be workable for kids. It wont be suburb comfortable, it will have lots of regrets, but the kids will get over it.


You're making a lot of assumptions about someone else's priorities.




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