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Analyst 1 in IB - Cov

Wasn't bragging. I don't know what position other students are in. I'm honestly worried I don't have enough to start life. Was trying to gain perspective.

You have lived, at minimum, an upper-middle class lifestyle growing up if you believe $30k in the bank at 22 years old is cause for concern. It shows you how out of touch you are with the “common man”.

Welcome to adulthood. Now it’s up to you to provide for yourself. Majority of college students graduate with a bullshit degree, thousands of dollars of debt, and limited earning potential due to both their lack of a relevant degree and lack of ability to “make things happen” through critical thinking, perseverance, and hard work.

I graduated college with $10k that my parents gave me a long time ago. I then lived at home for 1.5 years where I paid for nothing but my car (which my dad wrote a check for and had me pay him $500 a month until it was paid off) and gas.

I saved $40k during this year, had a “net worth” of $50k, then moved out. Second job paid significantly more than my first, and in that next year, I saved $50k.

It’s up to you how you spend your money. You’re going to one of the highest paying career fields there are. You will be in the 99% of earners for your age. Go blow your money on clubs if you want; just don’t complain about how it’s so difficult to save money.

To summarize, your perspective is that of a sheltered child who has never had to truly provide for himself. You’re in a great spot with those savings, and your career choice allows you an insane upside. Congrats on your success so far in life, but try and see how people with more/less money live.