Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by what on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @12:50AM
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And this will get you like $1M at 45? You can’t retire on that.
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Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by 0xbadcafebee on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @02:10AM
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$1.8M-$2.2M. Assumes 6%-7.5% annual return. Does not include employer contribution. Provides $72k-$88k /yr income. Assuming you pull social security at 67, your continued gains exceed your draw, and your fund perpetuates until you die.
Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by hrimfaxi on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @03:55AM
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If you retire at 45 won't that significantly impact social security?
Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by 0xbadcafebee on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @10:43AM
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It just means you draw ~$2500/month instead of ~$3800/month. That makes your $77k/yr income into $107/yr, but more importantly it helps your retirement account keep growing so it outlives you.
Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by dwedge on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @02:15AM
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You can't live on $40,000 a year?
Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by gib444 on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @02:50AM
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What about property taxes, the occasional $40k visit to the ER for a few stitches?
Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by dwedge on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @03:18AM
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Does that happen often to you?
Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by gib444 on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @12:55PM
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No - my hospital visits are £0 ;)
Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by dwedge on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @02:58PM
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How close is your net worth and age to a million at 45?
Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer
by gib444 on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @04:33PM
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Pretty bang on actually.
And how big is your dick too?