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What to do if you’re doing really well financially but dislike the life position you’re in?

Hey everyone, I’m currently 20 years old and recently got promoted and am now on a salary of 70k a year before tax. I have more saved up than the majority of people my age and I think it’s safe to say that I’m doing a lot better than those people financially. The problem is I’m not really happy nor satisfied. I feel like if I’m going to go down this same path then I’m going to waste my 20s. I’ve been working at this place for 2 years and the most days off I’ve had in a row is about 4. But I also feel as if I’m going to waste such a good position and opportunity if I just quit or give up or let down my work ethic. In saying that, I’m now in a managerial position at a club. There’s a lot of varied late nights…


Hey everyone,

I’m currently 20 years old and recently got promoted and am now on a salary of 70k a year before tax. I have more saved up than the majority of people my age and I think it’s safe to say that I’m doing a lot better than those people financially.

The problem is I’m not really happy nor satisfied. I feel like if I’m going to go down this same path then I’m going to waste my 20s. I’ve been working at this place for 2 years and the most days off I’ve had in a row is about 4. But I also feel as if I’m going to waste such a good position and opportunity if I just quit or give up or let down my work ethic.

In saying that, I’m now in a managerial position at a club. There’s a lot of varied late nights and early starts that are very obviously unhealthy, but that’s just what hospitality is like right? Some shifts I really don’t mind, and some shifts make me come home, saying nothing to my family and going to my room to have a few glasses of whiskey due to stress. I had my first grey hair about 2 months ago (might be related, might not). I just hate reflecting on my attitude towards work, because I truly do view it in a business-orientated way when I know the company does absolutely nothing in the end for my well-being. They don’t care about me, but they pay me well and they’ve given me a really good opportunity and position for only being 20 years old, and so I pay it back by doing the best I can every day.

I dunno what I wanted from this post. I guess I’m just looking for some guidance. Should I keep doing what I’m doing, quit and try to live my life for a bit, go down a level and live a more moderated lifestyle?

Honestly, and advice would be appreciated.

Thanks 🙂

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