conversation: User (Aconfusedjuan): "Allow me to elaborate. As a 17 Year old, I am one step away from entering the real world. To make it simple entering college soon in computer science. I live near Silicon valley and average starting salary is a nice 100k+. However I am rather curious as to where that 100k a year will go. What kind of nice things will I afford? Is 100k a year not that hyped up to be or is it actually pretty nice? Thanks for your input. "
  Self: "Good for you being 17 and thinking about this. I believe life hits you hard regardless of how prepared you are, but you may be alright man. Way to think about your future. When I was your age I just got my GED in the Department of Corrections and wasn't expecting release for another year... Not to mention all the addictions I went through till I was saved by my wife 7 years ago...everything from meth to booze... I was never concerned about the future like you are now so kudos brother and more power to you. Just know you are already in the right direction."
  User (Aconfusedjuan): "Sounds like you had a rough start in life.\nHope you live in a financially comfortable setting now."
  Self: "I'm doing great now, thanks :) I didnt want to come off as someone who is looking for sympathy though. I made my decisions in life and thats what makes me...me. I really just wanted to shine the light on this 17 yr old that is doing wayyy better than he knows by reaching out and understanding/listening to his peers and elders. kids his age tend to think they know EVERYTHING. I did atleast lol. Keep it up bro!"
  