Ask HN: I made a ridiculous amount of money and feel “depressed”
Hi HN: couple of years ago I made decision to work a ton and make a lot of money. I'm currently making over $380k in a very well funded startup and live remote in a no income state. I'm in my 20s and everyday, I wake up, work, play games, look at my investments and sleep. I'm pretty introverted and read a ton of books on investments and don't go out much. I'm not an unsocial person per se, but I'm in a small town and it's hard to make friends here. I thought about moving back to Bay Area but the 12% income tax and $2k rents goes against every frugality principal I was brought up in (I currently pay $500 for rent and 0% state income tax).
Having said that, this lifestyle has been taking a huge toll on me. I won't say I'm depressed, but I'm becoming so disillusioned with life. I've so much goddam wealth that literally everything comes easy. I've travel oversea frequently in a hope to feel alive - and for a short time I do. Drugs, women, crazy adventures. Then I come back to this small town and it seems like there's nothing to strive for. I have everything I want in life. Nothing is a challenge anymore. The other day I randomly bought a house for $45k in cash so I can rent it out, but i kinda lost motivation after the first week
Anyone feel like that? I feel completely directionless. I tried going to meetups and everything but I can't connect with anyone because our interests are so different.
Having said that, this lifestyle has been taking a huge toll on me. I won't say I'm depressed, but I'm becoming so disillusioned with life. I've so much goddam wealth that literally everything comes easy. I've travel oversea frequently in a hope to feel alive - and for a short time I do. Drugs, women, crazy adventures. Then I come back to this small town and it seems like there's nothing to strive for. I have everything I want in life. Nothing is a challenge anymore. The other day I randomly bought a house for $45k in cash so I can rent it out, but i kinda lost motivation after the first week
Anyone feel like that? I feel completely directionless. I tried going to meetups and everything but I can't connect with anyone because our interests are so different.