Any men on here not making a lot of money, living a simple life, but doing well for yourself?

Zcuzz · 2019-09-12T23:23:17+00:00

Currently, I'm making hardly anything.

My ex convinced me to quit my job and dedicate all that time into finding a publisher for my book and to work on my next one. I had some savings, so I figured I'd take the risk and hopefully it'd pay off.

It didn't. Not the way I planned anyway.

By the end of that year, when the money was almost gone and I was forced to take a much lower paying, entry level job in a different field, she up and left, leaving me on the hook for all of the rent. I had enough to get through to the end of the lease, but not enough to stay in the apartment or come up with a down payment for a new one.

The lease ended and I packed up my car, put my valuables in storage, and started traveling the country on a shoestring budget. Fast forward 5 months later and I've been to nearly every state in the continental U.S. I've established all sorts of contacts, including a business owner who offered me a stake in his company in order to manage it next year. Depending on the cut I get and how much we make, I could potentially be earning 6 figures working less than 20 weeks out of the year.

Guess my ex was right about me quitting the old job after all. My writing didn't take off, but her screwing me over set up the conditions for the gravy train ticket to fall into my lap. She's been sniffing around again, acting like she wants to meet up. Nope! Sorry sweetheart, not after what you pulled. Not only did you fuck it up for you, but you fucked it up for all the future gold-diggers as well.

rquasius · 2019-09-12T23:11:50+00:00

RV/van living. I'm looking into it. I'm retired and get a pension, but like the idea anyway.

theoracleofosiris · 2019-09-13T00:04:06+00:00

Me. Debt free. Peace of mind. 25hrs work week. Saved enough to pay off for a simple basic property when I’m eligible next year.

Edit: 25hrs, not 35hrs.

z31fanatic · 2019-09-13T01:01:04+00:00

$700 a month for all expenses? I don't know if it's possible to do better than that.

wathon2 · 2019-09-13T05:18:08+00:00

I see a lot of MGtOW on here talking about their 80k-100k jobs (great for them); but the reality is that most people don't make that much.

The annual median income for a single person (US) is only ~35,000.

You should always try to improve yourself and your net worth / income. That being said, even if you don't make much, as a single man, it's definitely possible to live a happy minimalist life.

the key is to find contentment in what you have, and not compare your life to others like women do. This is why women are so miserable and are never satisfied.

Time for a more practical advise: investment and passive income. 40k a year is around 2700$ a month after tax.

Your expenses are around 700$, let's round that up to 1000$ a month.

That means you should still have around 1,700$ of disposable income every month. I suggest opening a brokerage account (if you don't already have one) and start earning those sweet dividends.

Just like you, I don't make that much either. But I'm currently getting 600$+ a month in dividend from my portfolio. It's not much compare to some of the wealthy MGTOW on here, but hey, you work with the hand you are dealt right.

The money will compound overtime. Trust me, if you put 1700$ a month into your investment account, by the time you retire, you'll be a wealthy man.

[deleted] · 2019-09-12T23:03:20+00:00

The amount of money you need depends entirely on the kind of lifestyle you want to live. No matter what anyone tells you it’s as simple as that. If you’re happy with your place in life that’s awesome. It sounds like you had a rough start but if your past is behind you now and you’ve managed to work to save all that money and be independent that’s a great start. I don’t think you should rule out the potential of ever making more money. You never know who you’re going to meet or what opportunities will present themselves to you. The only tip that comes to mind is to avoid debt at all costs. It ends up owning you and you become a slave to interest rates. If you can’t afford to buy something outright you don’t need it

[deleted] · 2019-09-13T01:23:00+00:00

Relatively speaking I don't make that much money. I have a gig now that pays well and it's easy, but it's not a long term job
I am financially stable, I just bought an apartment in NYC
I live very frugally, I have been debt-free for a very long time, I cook most of my meals, dress frugally
I vacation to Europe a couple of times a year
I have a FB/FWB for sex, we don't do anything aside from sex
It's amazing how much money a non-MGTOW cost

https://www.reddit.com/r/MGTOW/comments/cfr4ah/the_economics_of_mgtow/

astuteglute · 2019-09-13T05:04:04+00:00

Living like I'm broke pocketing +1,000 a month lazily looking for investments.

BaffyBob · 2019-09-13T11:19:51+00:00

The majority of US millionaires, those people with a net worth of over $1 million, earn less than $40,000 a year. They acquire their wealth by spending less than they earn.

U-94 · 2019-09-13T11:25:04+00:00

I just blew like 1k to travel to Dallas to see Iron Maiden next weekend front row. I guess I'm doing ok.

cursed_deity · 2019-09-13T12:08:35+00:00

damn straight, i make about 13 per month, the rent costs 420 (not even joking LOL) but i have enough leftover at the end of the month to save about 2 - 300 hundred if i watch my spending

this includes more then enough meals to acompany my ''strongman'' routine everyday

i have heat, i have electricity, i have a steady job, i have my own house, i have more free time then i know what do to with (i only work part-time)... i have everything and then some to live a comfortable life

AeternusDoleo · 2019-09-13T12:10:22+00:00

I've chosen a similar path. Debt free, worry free... making a little more with a common office job then I really need. As long term loans drop off (mortgage, bought my home since rent is just wasted money imho) and student loan, I'll reduce my work hours and spend that time on myself.

Got me a small (but large enough) apartment, have more savings then debt and slowly accumulating more wealth, but honestly, I'm not worried about money at this point. Flaunting wealth isn't something I care to do, there's no reason to, not for me anyway. When you've chosen the solitary path, your burdens are largely cast off.

richardjreidii · 2019-09-13T12:39:53+00:00

Brother, if you're at sub 10k a year in expenses (which you are $700 a month), and you dump the other 30k into a conservative investment fund, You're looking at retirement fifteen years.

You are in a great place.

Keep the life simple. Don't chase tech. Replace your phone when it well and truly breaks. Upgrade your PC / Console when it breaks, or won't play a title you've purchased.

Keep your vehicle maintained, and drive it until it requires an expensive repair that will exceed the worth of the vehicle.

Keep your hobbies inexpensive. Resist the urge to go for the latest and greatest mountain bike/whatever have you.

Remember it's the experiences you remember most, not the bike you rode to them, or the camera you captured them with, or the console you played the game on.

"The things you own, end up owning you"

[deleted] · 2019-09-13T15:39:01+00:00

I am on minimum wage in western country in a job I kinda like and is easy.

I threw everything away, I also stopped studying etc, but I started minimalist lifestyle and invested all I can save every month in the stock market. In ten years I have saved a whoole lot of money, and allow myself long vacations and try to retire without stress or concern of money.

All the best to you.

Zerrubabbel · 2019-09-13T05:25:34+00:00

I would say "Things are improving" ... I haven't been on the red pill long. I had a nasty break up back in March. I had Oneitis, and I was really quite blindsided with the break up... par for the course I guess... Afterward, I spent 4 solid months in the complete dumps unable to understand what I did wrong...

I travel for work usually with my crew, and on a business trip word got back to me what she was up to... That was the turning point for me. It took about two days for me to be physically sick, but also for the depression I was suffering to melt away. I actually feel like I've obtained a stable state of mind again, with two notable exceptions but thats another story, and I actually feel fulfillment coming back

I also don't really make a lot of money, but I have my foot in the door for something I could turn into a decent career... Anyway, since I began my red pill prescription, I bought a new car, Ive taken a short trip off work, I've made skiing plans with some old friends, I'm looking at an opportunity to increase my income by about 30%, and I've only had to worry about keeping myself and my dogs happy :D

I guess, if I had any advice I was comfortable sharing at this point, it would be to make a plan for yourself, and never stop improving... its up to you to decide what that looks like. Oh, also, if you don't already, keep a journal or a planner. I started with Bullet Journaling, but I kinda adapted it to a system that works for me, and even tho its culture is dominated by girls, I will say it's done wonders for my productivity.

AncientMGTOWWISDOM · 2019-09-13T08:38:32+00:00

your actually making more then the average/medium income. So cheer up bro, your doing pretty good for yourself. plus you went mgtow so things are looking up!

fermentation-is-cool · 2019-09-13T13:49:52+00:00

I’m going to be a medical student this summer so I’ll be a hobo for 7 years at least. Then I get doctor saladynwhich will be 150k annually at my very worst in a full time job

[deleted] · 2019-09-13T15:13:11+00:00

Yup. At peace

[deleted] · 2019-09-13T21:48:55+00:00

yeah. thinking about getting a CDL or going into something like wine making or some kind of horticulture. Never had much money but don't need much either. I'd rather work to live than live to work besides I think living a philosophical life is best. On occasion I'll get laid but I see how futile the whole scene is.

awintersun · 2019-09-13T13:17:13+00:00

I’m the opposite trying to FIRE

Title	Any men on here not making a lot of money, living a simple life, but doing well for yourself?
Author	beware_the_syllogism
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Date	September 12, 2019 10:52 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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