Hi everybody, I joined the forum 2 months ago and have tried to actively contribute after reading Andy’s advice. I’m Pablo, 33 years old, from Argentina. I moved to Amsterdam 7 years ago. Growing up, I always had an entrepreneurial itch, but over time, the fire turned into a flickering ember and I settled for a comfortable, normal life.
I graduated with a degree in Software Engineering and got a nice 9-5 job. For the past 10 years, the game has been to get bigger paychecks in bigger companies. I always did a good job but never felt motivated to give my all at work. Outside of work, I gave 110% to whatever goal I had in mind.
I was surrounded by people who believed that a comfortable job that pays well is the dream. They said a job is something you do to enjoy life after you clock out. It never felt enough for me, but I wasn’t ready to leave my golden cage.
After getting my shit together (finances, health, mindset, relationships) and experiencing some midlife crises, the entrepreneurial itch returned. I found TMF , or maybe it found me, and realized I was a textbook slowlaner, living frugally and buying index funds, hoping for early retirement.
I want control over my life. I’ve opened my eyes, and the truth can’t be unseen. I’ve gathered the courage to take a leap of faith. I still don’t know how to best serve the market, though. I have 10 years of experience in tech and worked for some Silicon Valley companies. I’ve also had experience in education, with 5 years of being a teaching assistant at my university.
I love reading, but I’m switching to team producer. I’m writing and trying to build a personal brand. I acknowledge that, at the moment, this is serving my ego rather than someone’s need. I would love to connect with people who need what I can offer. Serve others, not myself.
What’s next in my life? I’m quitting my job and taking a sabbatical to travel. I need time off to focus on the next chapter of my life. I have savings to go without a 9-5 for some time, especially in Asia where I want to travel. Worst case scenario, I find another job and go back to where I was.
Growing up in a poor country instills a scarcity mindset. It took time to change my views even after I left poverty behind. The threat of having nothing still lingers in the dark.
I’m single, with no kids, and my family has good health, so no strings attached. I want to use this time off to unplug and explore. I don’t want to live in The Netherlands at this moment; it served me well for 7 years, but life without sunshine has become torture. The part in TMF where MJ moves from Chicago to Phoenix resonated with me.
I want freedom to do and live how I want. A privilege many of you have earned and I’m starting to pursue.
Thanks for reading and for how welcoming you have been so far!
I graduated with a degree in Software Engineering and got a nice 9-5 job. For the past 10 years, the game has been to get bigger paychecks in bigger companies. I always did a good job but never felt motivated to give my all at work. Outside of work, I gave 110% to whatever goal I had in mind.
I was surrounded by people who believed that a comfortable job that pays well is the dream. They said a job is something you do to enjoy life after you clock out. It never felt enough for me, but I wasn’t ready to leave my golden cage.
After getting my shit together (finances, health, mindset, relationships) and experiencing some midlife crises, the entrepreneurial itch returned. I found TMF , or maybe it found me, and realized I was a textbook slowlaner, living frugally and buying index funds, hoping for early retirement.
I want control over my life. I’ve opened my eyes, and the truth can’t be unseen. I’ve gathered the courage to take a leap of faith. I still don’t know how to best serve the market, though. I have 10 years of experience in tech and worked for some Silicon Valley companies. I’ve also had experience in education, with 5 years of being a teaching assistant at my university.
I love reading, but I’m switching to team producer. I’m writing and trying to build a personal brand. I acknowledge that, at the moment, this is serving my ego rather than someone’s need. I would love to connect with people who need what I can offer. Serve others, not myself.
What’s next in my life? I’m quitting my job and taking a sabbatical to travel. I need time off to focus on the next chapter of my life. I have savings to go without a 9-5 for some time, especially in Asia where I want to travel. Worst case scenario, I find another job and go back to where I was.
Growing up in a poor country instills a scarcity mindset. It took time to change my views even after I left poverty behind. The threat of having nothing still lingers in the dark.
I’m single, with no kids, and my family has good health, so no strings attached. I want to use this time off to unplug and explore. I don’t want to live in The Netherlands at this moment; it served me well for 7 years, but life without sunshine has become torture. The part in TMF where MJ moves from Chicago to Phoenix resonated with me.
I want freedom to do and live how I want. A privilege many of you have earned and I’m starting to pursue.
Thanks for reading and for how welcoming you have been so far!
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