Asking
Only logged in members can reply and interact with the post.
Join SimilarWorlds for FREE »

Is it better to save money or get out there and experience life in my 20s?

Poll - Total Votes: 9
Buckle down and save money
Get out there and accumulate experiences, even if you’re a bit broke
Show Results
You can only vote on one answer.
I’m 24 and I go back and forth on this one. On one hand, I feel a societal/familial-induced pull to “have it together”. And on the other, I want to enjoy my youth and health while I still have it. I know that as I get older, the social opportunities available to me will diminish or at the very least pursuing them will become taboo..

I spent my early 20s living an extremely reclusive life, if that provide any helpful context
Top | New | Old
ViciDraco · 41-45, M
Unfortunately there isn't really a clear answer here. I didn't really accomplish either. I was shy and exclusive and instead of saving I was helping support family and friends. I think I'm at a point where I wish I would have had more financially discipline then though I wouldn't have wanted to just abandon people.

I wish I had done more of both. But I'm also wishing I could get out and live more now. The desire to do so didn't fade with age. Had I been more financially disciplined I'd probably be able to do a lot more now
Softy1 · M
I didn’t vote cause I believe you should do both
faery · F
Split the difference and save a percentage. You need to do both
Convivial · 26-30, F
Try to do both... You don't want to be struggling when you're older
Save save ! It’s in your later years you will be thankful that you have it to enjoy.
EldritchFox · 41-45, F
It's better to go live now. I waited until my late 30's and now I'm super behind. I wish I had not been so responsible early on because it didn't do me any good anyway. Enjoy. Live. Experience. There's always ways to make it.

Life is for living, not just preparing to die.
I'm 50 and wish I'd invested sooner so I could work when I want doing things I want to rather than worrying about a paycheck
1490wayb · 56-60, M
have a little fun and be sure to save\invest 1-2 paychecks each year.
meggie · F
You could do a working holuday. Travel to somewhere where you are allowed to work. You are earning and seeing new places at the same time.
Nightwings · F
I think you should get out there and live a little since you spent your early 20s reclusive, but really there's no wrong way to live your life as long as you're doing something that makes you happy. ^^
I personally want to have experiences and live my life while I still am able to
Kiesel · 56-60, M
Mudkip · 31-35, M
Do whatever you feel most comfortable with. You can travel and experience new things without breaking the bank.
Why can you not do both???

Within reason, you should be able to both put aside cash for later in life as well as saving up to get out there and experience things. It might mean that it takes that bit longer between experiences, but it gives you time to really plan and anticipate whatever you're going to do.
wildbill83 · 41-45, M
If I could go back and give my younger self some advice, it would be to spend more time on hobbies that don't cost a fortune...🤔
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
It's very individual. I'd say if you are overall healthy, I mean physically and mentally, it's better to get out there and experience the life. Otherwise take it in a slower lane, try to fix what you can first. Small, safer adventures, etc.
Also depends if you have support in your family so you'd have someone to lean on in case things go wrong.
Reject · 31-35, M
Can’t you do both in moderation? I wouldn’t advise either in extremes.
StygianKohlrabi · 46-50, M
do whatever you want without caring what society thinks

 
Post Comment