36yo: Career at home vs. Simple life abroad?

Re:36yo: Career at home vs. Simple life abroad? by haute_cuisine on Friday February 27, 2026 @05:30AM (#47178877)

It's interesting that you frame the question as what is wiser. Here is a quote from Naval about making decisions, I hope it would bring more clarity.

Decisions:

- If you can’t decide, the answer is no.

- If two equally difficult paths, choose the one more painful in the short term (pain avoidance is creating an illusion of equality).

- Choose the path that leaves you more equanimous in the long term.

Also, never outsource decision making to anyone who doesn't bear the consequences of the decision.

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Re:36yo: Career at home vs. Simple life abroad? by Slaboli on Friday February 27, 2026 @06:11AM (#47179157)

My real struggle is deciding which battle is worth fighting. I need to choose the path that is painful now but will compound into greater value, stability or status in 5 years.

Is it the pain of career building (Turkey) or the pain of geographic isolation (Portugal)? Your insight forces me to ask: which pain is more likely to yield the best long-term return?

THANK YOU!

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