By Asher Perlman
Disturbingly accurate. I ain't out doing midlife crisis shit because I suddenly stared into the abyss at my own mortality. It's because I can afford everything I've always wanted to do.
this post was submitted on 09 Nov 2024
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When I was like three I watched the property maintenance dude plowing snow on our building's front yard with a pickup truck and I thought that not only was it the coolest job in the world, but oh, how badly I wanted a truck like that too.
Fastforward 30 years and there I'm staring at one in the used cars parking lot at the local dealership realising it's what I've always wanted and I can actually afford it too. Now I get to stare at it every single day because it's mine. I even ended up starting my own business later so now it's not only fun to drive and beatiful to look at but also useful.
Yes, how do people not get this? It’s super simple
They can't afford to do the same.
I cannot afford it but I completely understand the situation. I've been unhappy with everything in my life since I started working 20 years ago. I'm not living paycheck to paycheck anymore but I cannot afford anything because as soon as I have some money there's some fucking emergency happening. Roof on fire, car accident, heating pipes explosion, electric connection on fire, bike stolen.... it's like clockwork: I save some money, something happens.
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A lot of younger people think it's because older people are trying to look cool or recapture their youth. I think that's because of years of sitcom jokes and commercials. I'm just out here trying to have a good time and I hope everyone else gets that opportunity as well.
People who think in memes seem to map everything they see onto one. I think it's just automatic. They also don't know what objectivity is, so if you criticize that mentality they assume you're only defending a particular stereotype you personally fit. Now that I think of it, this level of brain function is so common it actually kind of explains how Americans just elected a convicted criminal for President.
I have been saving up for a motorcycle since I was 20. Now I'm approaching 40 and there's finally some money in that account
Scuse but I bought a bike in my mid 20s for a few grand wtf kinda bike you holding out for? Like 2300 all in. It wasn't a beauty, it wasn't in pristine condition but it got me in and I learned a lot. You have to be realistic with expectations.
There are always more important things or more immediate concerns. I had my first kid at 23. Plus 2300 is not something I have ever had as spare money.
I had a child just before turning 40. As soon as that happened my urge to ride around on 2 wheels vanished while the rest of traffic is oversized trucks and SUVs with “drivers”staring at TikTok videos.
I highly recommend it if you're the kind of person who can be safe and keep your concentration on the road. I have a town hopper with small bags that I use more often than either my car or my truck and I've got a bagger that I take on long trips if the weather is pretty reasonable. It's fun, it's cheaper to maintain than a full size vehicle, and generally it's quicker getting in and out of places.
Start doing triathlons, show your mortality who the boss is!
Yup. I'm still living paycheque to paycheque.
I'm at a prime age for "midlife crisis" I just need my finances to agree that I can have.
Got a new job last winter, I've gotten two raises since. Maybe I'm moving in the right direction? I hope so. (I'm a bit less than 5% above where I started after 11 months)
I like the new job too. So IDK.
"Due to current economic conditions, midlife crises will be late-life crises until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience."
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Hey, that's me. More or less.
I have been living paycheck to paycheck for about two decades but things changed during the pandemic. I got a substantial raise, stopped smoking, and kept the same micro apartment in a high rise for years. I also live alone, refuse to pay for a car, and don't have any children.
So I was able to put some money aside in the last years and now, I take extended vacations (I took 8 weeks this year), I travel, and treat myself with what I want.
My sister wonders how I can afford to take that much time off work to go to different countries and think that I just recently found interest in traveling but really, it's just because I can afford it now.
Not smoking will save you a lot of money!
I thought so too, then I discovered lego
With enough of them, you can build your own house, though. You'd be stupid not to buy as many as possible. That's just good, common-sense investing.
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That is great to hear! Good job on quitting smoking and building up some money!
I had a classmate who stopped smoking. He said he took the first chunk of savings and spent it on a fancy stereo, so it would constantly remind him how much smoking cost.
Triumph Rocket 3, 2.3L three cylinder engine
A freaking beast
Heavy as shit though
Still does 0-60 in under 3 seconds, for reference my GSXS-1000 is about 200lbs lighter and is a tiny bit slower!
Almost 180 hp is still A LOT for its weight.
Probably even heavier, depending on your diet.
And loud.
They're not that much louder than your average Harley tbf, at least here in Europe; they probably have to adhere to noise emission standards over here.
But Harleys are already really fucking loud. Legal road vehicles without specialized function shouldn't be that loud IMO.
I agree, although I'm one of those annoying people that likes big, loud, wide motorcycles; Harleys especially (apart from those shitty touring models with the built-in radios).
Sure I get it, making noise tends to be fun when you're the noisemaker - personally I like loud music and I'm not the kind of person who goes to sleep early. But it's the same as with anything else, you need to be considerate of other people.
No, I fully agree with you. I both live near a main road and in a small village full of inconsiderate people that listen to loud music all night long. I know how annoying that is.
I love music and like to listen to it rather loudly but I tend to use headphones after 8 PM for that exact reason.
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I think this is always the case. Buying cool shit usually costs a bunch of money. And people who get a shitload of it while young, often buy that stuff too - nobody calls them out for having a midlife crisis then
"Billy......why did you buy four lifesize 6 foot tall statues of the teenage mutant ninja turtles???"
"Because my parents have a lack of discipline towards their children, and an infinate source of currency"
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Hey who's to say no if a bike makes you happy
And even if not, I'd rather be miserable on a cool bike.
To be fair it's pretty hard to be miserable on a cool bike.
The DMV.
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I got a used motorcycle semi-recently because I was a bit bored and unsatisfied with my life, and I had a bit of money from internships. I'm a college student. Guess I've hit an early midlife crisis, huh.
No no no you must buy a brand new gold wing or harley or you are not "rebel" enough.
Sheesh, the younger generation doesn't understand anything.
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Guess I've hit an early midlife crisis, huh.
Either that or it's right on time...
Quarter life crises tend to be even worse 😭. Those I know
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can't wait to be able to relate
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