I am a 29-year-old male who recently graduated from an MBA program and landed a well-paying job at a F500 after countless months of searching.
I am absolutely terrified of doing anything financially—buying clothes, a car, etc. I legitimately want to save every single dollar I net and go through excruciating lengths to do so.
Because my job search was so difficult (MANY months and over 1,000 applications) and because I see layoffs in the news so regularly, even though I just started this position, I feel that every paycheck is going to be my last.
For my entire life, I’ve been one of the most pathological savers I’ve ever known. I’m the guy that doesn’t get guacamole at Chipotle and I’m also the guy who wears shoes until they’re falling apart.
Has anybody ever successfully navigated this dynamic? I feel as if the only cure would be either (1) owning my own very stable business or (2) having a large portfolio of stocks or real estate that either pays dividends or appreciates a lot.
I want to enjoy life, but I can’t help but feel very wrong about spending unnecessary money on anything before I have a very healthy savings/portfolio.
Submitted August 15, 2024 at 12:01AM by thatdude807 https://ift.tt/KT48vGf
