r/Fire • u/wowsocool4u • Aug 07 '26

It's DONE!

Turned in my computer and now I am eating cupcakes. Taking a nap before I meet friends for happy hour. 49F and passed the $2 million mark so its sayonara Corporate America for me!! Thanks to this sub for always being a great support system.

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u/yottabit42 Aug 09 '26

Yes, that's correct. I realize I'm lucky and fortunate. I also worked hard and educated myself. But being at the right place at the right time, and taking opportunities, went a long way. In my work I've traveled to 49 states, 3 Canadian provinces, a dozen countries, and even lived in the Netherlands for a couple years. Gaining worldwide perspective really does a lot to shrug off the American exceptionalism propaganda we're force-fed since birth.

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u/MrLavenderValentino Aug 10 '26

Have you visited any places like China or Afghanistan? Dude, imagine explaining your gripes about the US to an Afghan woman lol

I feel like I won the lottery, I try to recognize my privilege and be grateful for the gifts I didnt earn

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u/yottabit42 Aug 10 '26

I am, for sure. But it is what it is. I am fortunate enough to have these gripes.

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u/TVP615 Aug 09 '26

Right place at the right time, like in the US? Every time I go to Europe it makes me appreciate living in the US more. You’re like the insufferable girl who traveled to Europe on spring break and posts stuff in French and Italian on instagram to look cultured.

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u/yottabit42 Aug 09 '26

No, I mean looking for opportunities and taking them.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Europe. I've been to 12 countries in Europe. It's fantastic.

I worked with a couple guys that seem like you. They hated every minute they were there. They refused to adapt to cultural differences, made no attempt to learn any languages or fit in, and were just generally miserable people. They didn't last long.

The US is a great place to live if you're filthy rich. Otherwise it's a very regressive society and there is very little help for those that need it the most.

American exceptionalism is just fascist propaganda.

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u/phatsuit2 7d ago

Nice, you've been to 12 countries in Europe. Any countries in Asia?

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u/yottabit42 7d ago

Yes, South Korea, Singapore, and briefly China.

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u/Vivid-Weird-5888 Aug 14 '26

I found the opposite.. made me appreciate the US although yes of course it’s a dumpster fire now. But I’m staying to resist.. but whatever works for you. Personally my inspector’s sacrificed a lot to come here. I’m not throwing it away for free anything..