Meh..... results will vary
That said, I moved to a ski town at 26, fell into ski patrolling and suddenly I am 60.
Somehow I own most of my own home (paid off in another 5 years) in a hot RE market, somehow managed to save a pretty fat IRA, have a decent business working for myself (asshole for a boss) and am a semi-reformed ski patroller.
I have about 28 days in so far, can still enjoy skiing chopped up, steep snow at speed and love to mountain bike for several hours at a time.
If at some point I have to move to the land of warmth and cheap and work in the local hardware store? I can accept that.
I have been in this State for 30 years and I am willing to admit that I am part of the problem.
"Happiest years of my life were earning < $8.00 and hour, collecting unemployment every spring and fall, no car, no debt and no responsibilities. 1984-1990 Park City UT"
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