Post B1qtUdqIXTbViLMKQ4 by GalacticTurtle@spinster.xyz
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 (DIR) Post #B1qtUdqIXTbViLMKQ4 by GalacticTurtle@spinster.xyz
       2026-01-01T17:24:26.540742Z
       
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       It’s past noon in a new year and I’ve spent it all laying in bed having an existential crisis about making major life decisions as per usual. XD
       
 (DIR) Post #B1qtUf0cCbS1KdC58i by GalacticTurtle@spinster.xyz
       2026-01-01T20:24:56.951867Z
       
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       Ok. I have made a list for my forever present real job vs continuing to be a roadie debate. Strangers feel free to weigh in. XD REAL JOB - pros- healthcare and retirement benefits - learn new and marketable skills - have more time for hobbies - work on high profile projects - make lots of money- more stable, in theory REAL JOB - cons- won’t be on tour, my one true passion - very corporate environment - primarily dealing with picky creatives - desk job - will probably get bored - will no longer be working with existing network - will be stuck in one place TOURING - pros- will be on tour, my one true passion - can continue growth with existing network- can continue a flexible freelance lifestyle- remain free for new unexpected work opportunities - can continue to master current skills TOURING - cons- not pushing comfort zone - no healthcare or retirement benefits - probably not as much money until several years from now - less stable, in theory
       
 (DIR) Post #B1qvIAQsG72UvxeAKm by FeartnTired@spinster.xyz
       2026-01-01T20:43:24.936289Z
       
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       @GalacticTurtle you've basically answered your own question, boredom and money, Vs freedom and challenge. No-one can answer that but you!The other thing to consider, always, is your health. Passions are all very well but if it's contributing to deteriorating health, or deteriorating health will disallow continuing, choice gets short, fast.Else, you don't want to settle down or you wouldn't have chosen those words, and we all know what a good writer you are!
       
 (DIR) Post #B1qw0cb6u2nJ1ndFuy by LostInCalifornia@spinster.xyz
       2026-01-01T21:00:07.595074Z
       
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       @GalacticTurtle There's a mathematical formula to determine how much you have to make freelance to make up for lost employer benefits.You have to make 1/3 more to pay your own health care and retirement.This year, welp with health care the way it is, probably even more.
       
 (DIR) Post #B1rss9W32S0toOUhoe by HebrideanHecate@spinster.xyz
       2026-01-01T21:07:07.630141Z
       
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       @FeartnTired @GalacticTurtle What Feart said.
       
 (DIR) Post #B1rssAy5dg2SJeccAC by GalacticTurtle@spinster.xyz
       2026-01-02T06:38:49.394597Z
       
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       @HebrideanHecate @FeartnTired I keep choosing chaos. T___TBut I will go to this interview anyway with an open mind and see what happens.
       
 (DIR) Post #B1rst5YXFMSvou6VkG by GalacticTurtle@spinster.xyz
       2026-01-02T06:38:03.867207Z
       
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       @LostInCalifornia Ok that's definitely a lot of money... but I too prefer freelance. I hate feeling caged into one thing.
       
 (DIR) Post #B1rxxWDKZg5lQZ7LmK by LostInCalifornia@spinster.xyz
       2026-01-02T08:56:41.283919Z
       
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       @GalacticTurtle Most of it is health care costs. Employers usually subsidize 80% and up of the premium.BUT given what's happening in the health care market this year, I wouldn't make a decision solely based on cost. It's a knuckle biter for a lot of people this year, and unsustainable.