(Oct 5, 2024 11:59 PM)Bastille Wrote:  I’m trying to get back on my feet after losing all my savings with my ex-girlfriend. I’m planning to work for two years as a SOC Analyst here in France and then move to the USA or Canada for one or two years.

I want to see what it's like to work in other places, and salaries can vary significantly tbh. However, I’ve also heard that the job market is kind of messed up right now. I’ll see how things go over the next two years and decide what to do then.

If I stay in France I think I could spend between 1 and 3 years as a SOC Analyst (tier 2 and tier 3), then move to something like forensic or malware analyst. If I move to the USA or Canada I would keep my SOC Analyst role as I would be comfortable with it, I think moving to another country and also changing your job can be a lot to handle, better to rest on one's laurels

(Oct 6, 2024 12:11 AM)Jinu Wrote:  I don’t have a super detailed 5-year plan, but I do have a few goals in mind. I want to keep growing my die-cast collection and take my side hustle to the next level. Eventually, I’d love to expand my business and maybe even explore new ventures. It’s all about balancing passion projects and financial growth.

(Oct 6, 2024 12:23 AM)sharn Wrote:  I am looking to create a balance between work, personal life, and travel, making sure I am enjoying life while also achieving my goals.

(Oct 6, 2024 08:24 AM)Prawnster Wrote:  Sounds like you've had a few bumps in the road but at least you sorta know where you want to end up bud!
I think you are right 100% though, moving to a whole new country AND changing into a new role at the same time is no small task, lots of logistics and moving parts with that sorta situation.


That sounds like a plan nonetheless!
What sorta side hustles have you been exploring at the moment, if you don't mind me asking?


Thats a healthy plan indeed, finding a good balance of enjoyment and progress can be difficult but its definitely worth it.

(Oct 6, 2024 08:50 AM)Jinu Wrote:  I’ve been diving into selling die-cast cars lately. It started with photography, but now it’s turned into a side hustle. It’s been a fun way to combine my passion with business.

(Oct 6, 2024 08:52 AM)Prawnster Wrote:  Aye that's good stuff bud! Keep at it and I'm sure you can take it to the next level.

Not got any experience with the die-cast stuff but theres money in everything.

(Oct 6, 2024 07:38 PM)Jinu Wrote:  Thanks, mate! Yeah, it’s been a fun side hustle, and there’s definitely a market for it. Just enjoying the process and seeing where it goes.

(Oct 9, 2024 03:32 PM)Prawnster Wrote:  Honestly I love the starting stages of a new business haha, think I'm starting a new email marketing venture soon and gonna post about it on here as like a case study to help people understand the process!

(Oct 9, 2024 06:59 PM)Jinu Wrote:  That’s cool! The early stages are definitely exciting. There’s so much potential and room to grow. Starting an email marketing venture sounds like a great idea, and doing a case study will definitely help others learn from your experience. Looking forward to seeing how that goes for you.

(Oct 9, 2024 07:55 PM)PRORATTER Wrote:  A five-year plan, like the one Stalin initiated for the communist Soviet Union in 1928? 🙄😆

Seriously, I actually had a five-year plan when I was in my 20s. Within five years, I planned to finish my education, and in the following five years, I would find "the right one" and so on.

None of it came to fruition. ☹️

(Oct 9, 2024 08:04 PM)Kaleb Wrote:  Keep working my ass off, save money, and hopefully buy a house but we'll see how that plays out.

(Oct 18, 2024 10:46 AM)TheGoldenRelik Wrote:  There is not specific 5 year plan. Stay in the job I work now as far as it gets and then will see

(Oct 18, 2024 10:52 AM)Morphh Wrote:  Build my portfolio, Own a house with a lot of land, have 10 dogs, Retire my parents.

(Oct 19, 2024 06:27 PM)Prawnster Wrote:  Yeah that's fair, not everyone has a set plan! Some like to take each day as it comes and evaluate their position from there.


A great set of goals.