Recently got divorced (amicable), 34yrs old, no kids, no job, no debt, no retirement/IRA. Walked away with $80k.
Basically, I got tired of having to pay for everything, was unhappy with my job, health, and marriage. I did everything I could to try and make it work (spent 2+ years "dealing" with it), but in the end, couldn't continue with how unhappy I was with everything.
Have spent the past 6 months clearing my head, living cheap (living with family), and regaining my health (lost 30+lbs). I've always lived relatively frugally, and have checked off most of what's covered in the Prime Directive (again, currently not working and have no retirement or IRA).
I feel like I'm ready to go back into the workforce, but cautious about making the same "mistakes" as before. I have 6 years experience with working in the Automotive Sales Business (4yrs Internet Manager, 2yrs Finance), but SUPER worried that I'm just going to fall into the same rut all over again. The car business (and sales in general) can be a toxic work environment...which is why I both like and loath it at the same time.
Looking for suggestions and ideas of what to do next, and where to safely invest my nest egg (pretty risk averse). Not looking to buy property immediately...but definitely want to be in an advantageous position for the next economic downturn.
Thanks in advance.
Submitted June 07, 2019 at 09:12PM by TheAngryEarl http://bit.ly/2EWy0Zi
