<prompt> Human: I keep getting pestered by my parents who have good intentions to get a real job, and I understand, I could definitely see how an extra 300-500 A WEEKjust an example would be very helpful at 25 years old.So heres my situation. Ive been working at a grocery store thats unionized since I was 18 years old and Im 25 today. Im under an old contract that has zero deductions from my paycheck for health and dental and vision insurance. I make okay pay about 1100 extra a month after all my bills paid WITH A ROOMMATE and most importantly I get time off whenever I want because obviously grocery stores have alot of employees. Seriously Im currently writing this from Florida visiting my family, and all I had to do was simply request off in a booklet without using any vacation days or fighting for a day off. Also my hours are amazing, get done work at either 2pm or 3:30 pm and can go to stores that are still open. The one thing Im worried about with a new job is working mon - fri with like 10 vacation daysjust an example a year and watching life fly by because lol oops not enough vacation days. I really dont want to be 50 with a fat bank account and have done nothing in life.Whats my degree in? Computer science, I had an okay GPA and its been hard finding a job might be my area? probably because I never did any internship or anything. On the plus side, computer science jobs would have much more pay and way better raises then a grocery store. So a comp sci job would be way more money in the future due to better raises.Tldr: computer science would be better long term money potentionaleasier retirement, but grocery store job lets me enjoy my youth and go out and do whatever Assistant: There is no retail store that is too good for its employees. Absolutely find a better job in your field.Human: I agree and retail sucks, especially working weekends. Im just worried about having a job that makes it impossible to enjoy life and do stuff. Assistant: I think you are underestimating what true financial freedom is like.Human: Is that the ability to eat out and buy stuff every day and not give it a second thought? Semi serious question  <response>: That plus when you go on vacation you can do whatever you want. Plus you know someday you wont have to work at all. Plus you can spend money for convenience instead of just for needs. Its just like... Nothing in my life can happen that is enough to derail me financially. I either die or continue accumulating wealth. Idk... Im so much less stressed about money and life in general.Edit: spellinggrammar 