Incurable cancer, chemo brain means I can’t concentrate and often have trouble thinking straight. Involuntarily “retired” on medical insurance. Not working wasn’t what I expected it to be.
this post was submitted on 14 Nov 2024
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One day, yes. I budget accordingly and am lucky enough to be paid relatively well. But at the same time, I prioritize quality of life now because there's no guarantee I'll make it to retirement. Id rather retire later if it means better qol now.
Nah I guess I'm gonna build shit until it's time for a dose of buckshot.
Yup, sometime in the next year or two I'll get laid off, then I'll just mooch off my spouse.
If I ever get off my ass and actually make all these games, maybe. If the ideas are as good as I hope they are.
Intentional heroin overdose.
Nope