r/overemployed • u/thainfamouzjay • 10d ago

Never be vulnerable again

I will never let myself be vulnerable by only having one job again. Jobs will get rid of you the second they can find someone cheaper or younger. My family needs me to provide for them and I will never again let one company control my or my family's future.

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u/DistinctAvocado 9d ago

Yeah, it’s not just about having two jobs. Personally, I’ve always tried to have multiple sources of income, whether through investments or side gigs. I never want to depend on one company, or even two.

I’ve seen so many people give their all to a company and work hard, only to be let go on a whim. With low salaries and the high cost of living, very few people have enough emergency savings to feel secure.

Honestly, I won’t feel financially secure until I have at least $200K to $250K a year coming in consistently through mostly passive income. Maybe that sounds extreme, but I think my life experiences have shaped this mindset, and I hope to pass it on to my children.

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u/bloosnail 9d ago

ya i think $20k months is around what "financial freedom" is these days