Starting a job at 24, anyone else have the insecurity of starting late?

I recently received an offer for a client-facing finance job in NYC. Its not IB or PE or anything like this, its more of a market analysis/buy side reporter role. I graduated last may, after having to take a 5th year of college. I am turning 24 next week, and I start this new role early September. The pay is good but it isn't IB/PE/ER/consulting pay, but this role could definitely be a launchpad for things like that.

I just feel kind of insecure finally starting a real job at 24, knowing there are people younger than me making twice what I make, even though I know I will have a high earning dynamic career in the long run. Anyone else have this insecurity and have any tips to deal with it?

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There are tons of people in your shoes. International students that had to do mandatory military service for around 2 years, people that took some extra time to graduate, people that took a gap year (especially during COVID), etc. As many people say, life is a marathon, not a sprint. There will be plenty of years for you to work

 

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