How I Left YouTube

Re:How I Left YouTube by immibis on Thursday December 25, 2025 @02:10AM (#46382729)

Something that's often overlooked is the time equivalent of money. If the average salary is $50k but you get $500k, you only have to work 1 year in every 10, and that's crazy.

Source: got paid 180k and took 2 years off.

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Re:How I Left YouTube by bratwurst3000 on Thursday December 25, 2025 @04:03AM (#46383166)

yes thats true if you survive it. Have two friends with a salary over 300k a year. one worked 5 years and retired the other bought more luxury products to reflect his income and is now completly burned out after 3 years but forced to work because of his 300k a year lifestyle

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Re:How I Left YouTube by ajmurmann on Thursday December 25, 2025 @04:49AM (#46383371)

And the feeling of safety that comes with it. I left my previous employer during an acquisition and took a year off and am taking my time to find the right next gig. I cannot imagine the terror of having to find a new job, any job, ASAP because otherwise we starve and lose the house. Substantial savings are honestly much nicer than spending on a lavish lifestyle.

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Re:How I Left YouTube by lucyjojo on Friday December 26, 2025 @06:34AM (#46391173)

i make ~50k (well 70k) in japan.

at that price level as a senior engineer there are plenty jobs available, no stress on that point.

i have little savings but my life is great, my kids love me, my health is good, i work from home and i have time for my friends. honestly everyday is great.

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