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Originally Posted by Manomanman  Every time I've ever played an MMO, I've grown very rich in the game. I can buy whatever I want, my character destroys everybody else's, I buy nice things for people I like. Life is good. When I'm poor in the game, I feel stifled, weak, and useless.
I've been poor IRL my entire life. I've never made more than $20,000 in one year, and I'm 26. I decided to go to graduate school rather than make money. I'm on the verge of starting up some online business, but the lure of the virtual world remains strong.
I want to know what it feels like to have a ton of money. By this, I mean you make over $40,000 per person in your household.
I need a new carrot to chase  |
I'm not into MMOs (besides a brief diversion into City of Heroes), but I'm a video game fan, so I can relate
I've been where you are -- making barely anything, opting to go to grad school instead of earning a decent salary. Only now (I'm in my early 30s) are things finally taking off with my own online stuff (though I'm still working for "the man," for now...).
At times you may feel envious of friends who have been on a career track the last 5 years and have more financial freedom. But if you can do the grad school thing and start an online business, that will be the best of both worlds.
I'm curious to know what it is you're thinking about pursing (both in grad school and online ventures). Hopefully your schedule in grad school will give you the flexibility to put a lot of time in your biz.