conversation: User (investigateharambe): "My girlfriend and I are making our way through college right now, constantly theorizing our future together. We are certain we’ll have solid careers in the next 4-5 years. But it’s pretty unclear what’s the best course of action when we finally get jobs... Get a house before or after marriage? Travel as much as possible? Work hard for a decade, then travel? We have a couple ideas about which direction to head but would love to hear from people/couples who have been through this transition from college to the real world. Our end goal is to travel as much as possible but without breaking the bank. \n\nEdit: I’m majoring in International Business and Logistics. My gf is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Both of our colleges require multiple internships. Also, I didn’t ask for relationship advice, just looking for financial insight. "
  Self: "Go travel first. If you can, find a paying job abroad. This way, you can travel as much as you want without running out of money, and you’ll be gaining work experience.  You’re only young once! The type of travel that you can do in your mid twenties is not available to you once you own a home, have kids and dogs, etc."
  