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I currently live in California, but it's literally impossible to afford to buy a house.

Where are some good places to move to? I was thinking about Washington State, but I'm not sure I could handle the snow.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Why would you want to work 70 hours a week in Europe? Nobody really does that there

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'm trying to retire early, so I usually work my 40hr day job and then do another 20 or so contracting / consulting.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (2 children)

You don't have to have that mindset there

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Honest dumb question - what is the (general) retirement situation in Europe then?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Hmm, that's a good point!