But I can assure you there are plenty of places outside this country that doesn't require a $100,000/yr job and the stresses and responsibilities that come with.
I can't explain it. My kids got to see and feel it. My wife felt it. Unfortunately here, unless you are making 100k yr you aren't able to sit lakeside at 2pm on a weekday with contentment.
That $100k thing is interesting b/c it’s always been sort of a benchmark of success in America if you live outside of a large coastal metro.. ive had a few years where ive exceeded that benchmark, and many where i havent .. but i wonder- unless you have your house and cars paid off, and minimal debt- how far $100k or even above can get you in 2025 ?