Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer

Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer by 0xbadcafebee on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @02:10AM (#47859700)

$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.

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Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer by hrimfaxi on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @03:55AM (#47860478)

If you retire at 45 won't that significantly impact social security?

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Re:Drunk Post: Things I've Learned as a Senior Engineer by 0xbadcafebee on Wednesday April 22, 2026 @10:43AM (#47864376)

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.

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