Hi everyone I’m looking for an honest reality check. Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’ve completely lost the plot compared to the standard Swiss career and financial milestones. I’m 32, I have an EFZ, and I take home 5.3k net. I’ve managed to save about 20k, with half of that invested. I have a fully furnished place and zero debt. The thing is, my path was a mess. From 19 to 30, I was dealing with severe depression and panic attacks. On top of that, I’ve had zero family support since I was 14. I was in a reform school/residential home until I was 19, and after that, I had to cover all my living costs during my apprenticeship completely on my own. My parents refused to help, and I was too proud to fight for child support or go to social services. I ended up with a lot of debt back then just to cover rent, but I’ve since paid every bit of it back with interest. Even though I’m standing on my own two feet now, I can’t shake the feeling that by 32, I should be much further ahead. Looking at the typical Swiss career paths makes me feel like I’m lagging behind. What do you guys think? Is 5.3k net with an EFZ solid in today’s market, or should I be stressing about further education right now? Are there others here who had a rough start and only felt on track after 30? Thanks for your input. submitted by /u/chefofyourmother
Originally posted by u/chefofyourmother on r/Switzerland