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re: Accepted my first big job today

Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:17 pm to
Posted by ThisisAggieland
East Texas
Member since Sep 2022
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Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:17 pm to
Congrats man!
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
21049 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:18 pm to
Ask wikitiger. The baw is a billionaire.
Posted by Gee Grenouille
Bogalusa
Member since Jul 2018
5021 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:21 pm to
For the love of all things holy don't indebt yourself one more penny than you have to. A long term mortgage can be debilitating. Get what you need to live in and leverage any "good location" option that you can find.
Posted by Breauxsif
Member since May 2012
22290 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:21 pm to
If your compensation plan includes RSU’s as total comp, have a realistic plan and expectation of when and how the RSUs will have attainable value, rather than simply “potential value.”
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26865 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:23 pm to
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technology. It’s a good feeling having stability and feeling like I’m advancing finally


Seriously, good for you man. I know how exciting starting a new career can be.

While I don’t want to rain on your parade, the tech world isn’t exactly stable.
This post was edited on 3/22/23 at 8:48 pm
Posted by Eightballjacket
Member since Jan 2016
7333 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:23 pm to
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Fabulous news!!!!!!
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32888 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:23 pm to
401k to match
Max Roth IRA invest in S&P index fund
Max HSA (if available)

Use the rest of your cash for fun.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
28711 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:25 pm to
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
73729 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:25 pm to
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Max HSA (if available)



Underrated suggestion.
Posted by HippieTiger
Boulder, CO
Member since Oct 2015
2129 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:30 pm to
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tech world isn’t exactly stable.

It’s also not doing terrible. Companies over-hired during the pandemic age. We are seeing corrections for that now. Tech isn’t going anywhere now or in the future. Welcome to the big leagues, baw
Posted by Flashback
reading the chicken bones
Member since Apr 2008
8354 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:31 pm to
You have to put your big girl panties on now, cupcake.
Posted by armytiger96
Member since Sep 2007
1245 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:33 pm to
Read the original Motley Fools Investment Guide that was first published in the 90’s. In my opinion it’s a great book that explains “investing like you’re a five year old.”

Disclaimer- I have no idea if their subsequent books and blogs are worth a shite or not.

As others have said invest as much possible today. If you aren’t willing to make sacrifices today you won’t be willing to make those sacrifices tomorrow.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
73729 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:34 pm to
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It’s also not doing terrible. Companies over-hired during the pandemic age. We are seeing corrections for that now. Tech isn’t going anywhere now or in the future. Welcome to the big leagues, baw


There is a big misconception about the tech sector right now. Companies with a decent foundation are fine. On a whim companies are struggling because disposable income is falling off.
Posted by AUFANATL
Member since Dec 2007
3958 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:39 pm to

(1) take your paycheck to one of those check cashing places that charges 25%
(2) spend the rest on hookers and blow
(3) wait for the looming recession and learn the hard way that the CEO will lay off 500 new hires before he cuts one nickel from his eight figure bonus
(4) go on unemployment
(5) see number 2 above
(6) ??????
(7) profit
Posted by Dragula
Laguna Seca
Member since Jun 2020
5027 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:41 pm to
quote:

what is good advice on how to handle investing now with more income coming in?


Scratch offs, you can thank me later...
Posted by Pax Regis
Alabama
Member since Sep 2007
12978 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:43 pm to
Spend 90% of your income on beer, hookers, and blow.

Waste the other 10%.
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
37668 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:43 pm to
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I’ll have a 401k but want to find other ways to help money grow.


Contribute as much as you can. Like more than just enough to get the match. It’s money that isn’t taxed and will lower your tax burden.

Don’t try to pick and choose stocks, pick funds to invest in.

Don’t look at your retirement savings on a weekly or even monthly basis. You don’t need it for 30+ years, just let it grow.
Posted by MasterAbe1
Member since Oct 2016
5098 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:46 pm to
I got on with a pretty stable company that’s growing. I also wasn’t huge on the idea of technology but the fit and company as a whole was too good to pass up. Definitely a great first opportunity in business and I’m looking forward to the growth both personally and professionally!
Posted by Tmcgin
BATON ROUGE
Member since Jun 2010
5147 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:47 pm to
Congrats great life event !
Posted by waiting4saturday
Covington, LA
Member since Sep 2005
9765 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 7:49 pm to
Congrats on the impending depression. Jk congrats!
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