What Are You Doing Right Now? (139 Viewers)

[AFL_ITALIA]

But it’s law enforcement, I’d get a ridiculous pension at 50yo of course everyone continues to work in a different field either way

Do you think you can retire at 50 with the reduced pay though? If you really are unfulfilled where you are, think it'll be a good change long term, and think it would improve your overall life then go for it.

I actually was in a very similar situation last year. Had the opportunity to trade my work from "remote" tech job for a union blue collar government job, could've retired in 20 years with a pension but I would've had to take almost a 50% pay cut upfront, after 4-5 years it would've reached where I am now. I saw it this way:

Pros:
- pension
- early retirement (in theory)
- unmatched job security

Cons:
- irregular schedule for a number of years
- working with some of the dumbest people on the face of the Earth
- wear and tear on my body, specifically on area's I've already had surgery on
- that reduced income over 5 years, assuming a similar raise to what I got this year with a slightly reduced bonus, would come out to roughly $161,000. Invested in SPY with that difference averaged over 5 years, then left for 15 would be about $800,000. Could never make that money up.

After working both for a time, I stuck with the white collar job and ultimately think I've made the correct decision.

 

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[Mohad]

When @Siamak moves to Germany

 

[Siamak]

When @Siamak moves to Germany

Also my cat

When I go to coffee

 

[IliveForJuve]

Girlfriend didn't realise her passport wasn't valid to enter Portugal until I was doing the check in. She needed 3 months on her passport from the date she plans to leave the Schengen area - she missed the requirement by 9 days

 

[swag]

Girlfriend didn't realise her passport wasn't valid to enter Portugal until I was doing the check in. She needed 3 months on her passport from the date she plans to leave the Schengen area - she missed the requirement by 9 days

Sorry, my bad. I called her out to the authorities. That was me.

 

[IliveForJuve]

Sorry, my bad. I called her out to the authorities. That was me.

Can't blame you. No one wants English tourists.

Any recommendations in and around Lisbon? We'll fly in on Monday now.

 

[swag]

Can't blame you. No one wants English tourists.

Any recommendations in and around Lisbon? We'll fly in on Monday now.

The weather is good... sunny and not too hot. And while it's high tourist season summer, it seems to have mellowed a little. A lot of locals will be on holiday however. So staffing could be lower and there could be some space closures (restaurants, an occasional exhibit, etc.).

What I tell all visitors is that Lisbon isn't about the postcard sights to check off some bucket list. It's about details and getting lost in a neighborhood. So my advice is to go with your own cultural or similar interests and just explore around. Look at the details on the architecture, the walls, the street art, the people.

The people are the country's best asset however. Super chill and friendly.

It's an artistic town too. I see more locals carrying musical instruments in the streets and on public transit than I've seen anywhere else in the world. So don't be afraid to poke into a space if you hear the sounds.

Enjoy!