At a crossroads.

Elai · September 17, 2017, 12:21:29 AM

I received some big news today. I would rather not get into the details but essentially I've been given an opportunity to set myself up financially for life. It would eat up all my time in the near future, but that dedication now could almost assuredly give me all the time in the world later on in my life to do as I please.

On the other hand I could maintain my current job and put myself through school that could eventually lead to something I genuinely want to do. Something that fulfills me and gives me purpose. Something I wouldn't likely get in the other scenario for at least 10 years.

It's a choice between large amounts of money that almost guarantee security versus potential financial instability but creative freedom and fulfillment.

I'm not necessarily asking for advice, I'm just interested in people's thoughts on the situation. I already know what I'm going to do.

MyNameIsCharlie · September 17, 2017, 01:03:01 AM

You didn't say what the situation was

Chakas · September 17, 2017, 07:22:55 AM

Well I think I'd go for financial security. A secure future is nice to have, even if it is distant. Once you're financially secure you can find a field you want to get into and make the world a better place without having to worry about fincances. That, and you can learn just about anything you want. So many things you can learn how to do at local community colleges for courses under 100$ It's up to you. Financial security would likely extend your capabilities of creative fulfilment, but only if you still have that creativity several years down the line. It all come down to you. You know yourself better than any of us here on the forums. I'd say imagine yourself several years down the line with either scenario and go from there.

challengerX · September 17, 2017, 07:58:51 AM

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MarKhan · September 17, 2017, 08:22:36 AM

This world is weird enough for me not to bother about choices. They both sound interesting enough to not to care about them. End is always the same... right? Hehe...
Well if you choose money, or should I say *power* route, you will receive opportunity not to bother later with finances later. You might lost interest to things you want to develop right now, but at that time you can develop interest to other things. Although if you are good enough, you'll keep things you want to develop right now and creativity to them in your heart, maybe you even drastically get better at them. The problem is that you might lost any wish to work toward things you like, because you might be tired by life at that time.
In case you choose creativity freedom, or *happiness* route, you'll have to deal with possible financial problems, you'll have you creative freedom though and you have time to manage them. You'll succeed if you won't be lazy and if you efficiently handle your free time. Constant financial problems might develop you in rather... interesting way.
In the end it doesn`t matter which one you pick really, your choise just dictates in what way you'll develop as a person. The only thing matters is your readiness and passion to work toward life you wish. Also don`t think those roads you have will be your final paths in your life, you might switch or combine those two, or even pick the third one you didn`t even think about yet.

gats · September 17, 2017, 08:47:26 AM

Just become a NEET like me and live off gibsmedats

Aether · September 17, 2017, 08:52:17 AM

Personally I pursue my passions over money but it doesn't always lead to greater happiness. However, I know that if I didn't pursue my passions, I would essentially just wither away.

Onion · September 17, 2017, 09:04:36 AM

abandon everything and get a cute Asian gf

Elai · September 17, 2017, 09:14:35 AM

Quote from: challengerX on September 17, 2017, 07:58:51 AM

"Could" or definitely will lead to something you want to do?

It would lead to me having lots of free time and money to fund doing stuff I want to do.

Elai · September 17, 2017, 09:15:42 AM

Quote from: Flee on September 17, 2017, 08:07:19 AM

More details needed.

Like what?

challengerX · September 17, 2017, 09:20:06 AM

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Ingy · September 17, 2017, 10:02:57 AM

You see this could range from giving an old man a blowjob to shoving a kilo of cocaine up your ass

No one can give you advice when you're this vague

Elai · September 17, 2017, 10:48:09 AM

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Quote from: challengerX on September 17, 2017, 07:58:51 AM
"Could" or definitely will lead to something you want to do?

It would lead to me having lots of free time and money to fund doing stuff I want to do.
No I meant not pursuing the money. Would that definitely lead to something you want to do? Otherwise making money is important too.

Well I want to do that teaching thing right? But there's no guarantee that I'll enjoy that either. I only assume that I'll enjoy it.

Continuing my education in animation is what I want to do right now, even if I don't use it in my profession. But I'm sure I could both take this job opportunity and do that schooling.

It's not a guarantee that I'll enjoy my program or enjoy eventually teaching. I'm just pretty sure I'll enjoy them, based on how well I know myself.

Elai · September 17, 2017, 10:50:51 AM

Quote from: IngloriousWho98 on September 17, 2017, 10:02:57 AM

You see this could range from giving an old man a blowjob to shoving a kilo of cocaine up your ass

No one can give you advice when you're this vague

Well in my OP I said I wasn't looking for advice, just general thoughts on what you would do in a situation that pitted money vs. probable happiness.

I think it goes without saying that I'm not setting myself up for future financial stability but sucking dick or moving coke. At best that would just set me up in the now.

Dietrich Six · September 17, 2017, 11:03:29 AM

Try and fail, try and fail. Either way.

FatherlyNick - fuck putin · September 17, 2017, 11:48:46 AM

Quote from: Onion on September 17, 2017, 09:04:36 AM

abandon everything and get a cute Asian gf

This.

challengerX · September 17, 2017, 11:54:47 AM

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Elai · September 17, 2017, 12:26:19 PM

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Teaching is super rough dude. And when the pay and benefits are that good, there's a reason.

The reason is because northern Canada is considered undesirable by most people and no one wants to teach, erm... "disenfranchised" aboriginal kids in the Teritories. You're also expected to move thousands of miles away from where you live. But if you recall that's sort of what I wanted to do as a teacher.

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I'd say if you're not struggling and your family has money you should pursue your education.

Well I could do both. Part-time school, part-time work. There's a chance I could do something with my (eventual) animation degree but in both scenarios I don't make much use of it.

challengerX · September 17, 2017, 12:29:00 PM

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Elai · September 17, 2017, 12:32:19 PM

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That's what I'm saying man those kids will be a bitch and a half to deal with.

Isn't there anything else you want to study?

Not really. I'm taking the animation program because I find it interesting and I'll improve my technical skill as an artist. I don't really intend to make much use of it outside of my hobbies. The plan was to use the degree to move into teaching afterwards. There's not much else I could take that would interest me.

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Elai · September 17, 2017, 12:44:57 PM

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That's what I'm saying man those kids will be a bitch and a half to deal with.

Isn't there anything else you want to study?

Not really. I'm taking the animation program because I find it interesting and I'll improve my technical skill as an artist. I don't really intend to make much use of it outside of my hobbies. The plan was to use the degree to move into teaching afterwards. There's not much else I could take that would interest me.
Studying that is a waste of money. Might as well go teach.

It's not that expensive, and it would be even less of an impact if I take this other job. It'd be like taking art classes in your free time.

Chakas · September 17, 2017, 02:04:32 PM

Quote from: Onion on September 17, 2017, 09:04:36 AM

abandon everything and get a cute Asian wife

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MarKhan · September 17, 2017, 02:36:12 PM

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abandon everything and get a cute Asian waifu
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September 17, 2017, 02:36:48 PM

I dont believe you

Chakas · September 17, 2017, 02:49:05 PM

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abandon everything and get a cute Asian waifu
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So many lonely people in Asia. We should just start importing them over here to the U.S. A mail-order asian spouse service would be wildly popular.

MarKhan · September 17, 2017, 02:51:21 PM

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Quote from: Onion on September 17, 2017, 09:04:36 AM
abandon everything and get a cute Asian waifu
fixed
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So many lonely people in Asia. We should just start importing them over here to the U.S. A mail-order asian spouse service would be wildly popular.

We have anime pillows.

Chakas · September 17, 2017, 02:54:34 PM

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Quote from: MarKhan on September 17, 2017, 02:36:12 PM
Quote from: Chakas on September 17, 2017, 02:04:32 PM
Quote from: Onion on September 17, 2017, 09:04:36 AM
abandon everything and get a cute Asian waifu
fixed
fixed
So many lonely people in Asia. We should just start importing them over here to the U.S. A mail-order asian spouse service would be wildly popular.
We have anime pillows.

Anime pillows can't cook and do math.

MarKhan · September 17, 2017, 02:57:16 PM

Quote from: Chakas on September 17, 2017, 02:54:34 PM

Quote from: MarKhan on September 17, 2017, 02:51:21 PM
Quote from: Chakas on September 17, 2017, 02:49:05 PM
Quote from: MarKhan on September 17, 2017, 02:36:12 PM
Quote from: Chakas on September 17, 2017, 02:04:32 PM
Quote from: Onion on September 17, 2017, 09:04:36 AM
abandon everything and get a cute Asian waifu
fixed
fixed
So many lonely people in Asia. We should just start importing them over here to the U.S. A mail-order asian spouse service would be wildly popular.
We have anime pillows.
Anime pillows can't cook and do math.

They can fly(NSFW).