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Re:I Quit Google to Work for Myself (2018) by amrocha on Saturday November 09, 2024 @10:36AM (#42094954)
No they’re not. A “salaryman” earning millions has financial independence in 5 years maximum if they so choose.

Most people are forced to work or starve. These are not the same.

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Re:I Quit Google to Work for Myself (2018) by avereveard on Saturday November 09, 2024 @11:52AM (#42095408)
> has financial independence

well yeah the dream is not the salaryman lifestile, but the financial independence, thanks for agreeing with me

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Re:I Quit Google to Work for Myself (2018) by amrocha on Saturday November 09, 2024 @03:43PM (#42096787)
The “salaryman lifestyle” necessitates low wages. It’s a “lifestyle” because you can’t quit it. You make barely enough money to sustain your family, so that you’re forced to keep working against your will.

If you’re making millions of dollars, you’re not a salaryman. You’re making a choice to sell your labor, but you can always quit and the impact to your livelihood will be minimal.

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