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Re:Ask HN: How do I choose between a job offer from Google a... by rdlecler1 on Sunday September 16, 2018 @11:46AM (#17999452)
I couldn’t agree more—I would add live below your means because you don’t want to get used to that lifestyle/level of income where it would be impossible to step back later if you wanted.
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Re:Ask HN: How do I choose between a job offer from Google a... by cabalamat on Sunday September 16, 2018 @11:53AM (#17999492)
> I would add live below your means

This is good advice in general

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Re:Ask HN: How do I choose between a job offer from Google a... by ibejoeb on Sunday September 16, 2018 @04:20PM (#18000877)
>impossible to step back later

Life finds a way. -2008 joeb

(Being real, this is good advice. Find the lowest-cost digs you can get; stay flexible, lease; don't get involved with securities you can't unload. Remember that you're on a 5-year plan.)

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