#数字资产市场动态 On January 21st, I made up my mind to invest another $100 to trade, planning to stick to daily journaling.
People start to feel lost in their twenties. The owner of a noodle shop I previously interacted with approached me, saying I could learn a craft there. The base salary is 3,000 yuan, including meals and accommodation, and he would top up an additional 1,000 yuan. Basically, this covers my monthly living expenses. This guy started as an apprentice himself—spent half a year learning skills, then when he opened his shop, the owner contributed 80% of the capital, he put in 20%. Before breaking even, profits were split 80/20; after breaking even, he took 80% of the profits, and the owner took 20%. Last month, he told me that after deducting all costs, his net profit was 210,000 yuan, and he had already recouped his investment. The shop has been open for nearly a year. He said he could cooperate with me under this model, but the premise is being prepared for long-term hardship, as quick cashing out is difficult.
Currently, I am on a leave of absence from school, with the opportunity to return and pursue a diploma. School is quite comfortable—ample time for trading, working out, and no pressure.
My current situation is relying on delivering food to pay off debts and maintain basic living expenses. Winter income is indeed not ideal, but the advantage is having freedom and the ability to calmly think about the future.
I am torn between three paths: trading, learning a craft, or continuing my studies. I am also asking myself what I truly want. Hope experienced seniors who have gone through similar crossroads can share some thoughts.
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AirdropCollector
· 7h ago
Bro, this multiple-choice question is a bit tough. To be honest, entering with 100u to pay off debts while also wanting to keep a daily journal feels quite stressful. The noodle shop with a profit of 210,000 is indeed tempting, but you have to endure the hardship. The school is comfortable, but can trading really make you consistently profit? I think you need to first figure out whether you want quick money or long-term gains. Anyway, you can't try to walk all three paths at once.
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0xLuckbox
· 7h ago
Bro, I read your experience and I can relate a bit... However, about investing 100U to continue trading, I have to be honest—don't mistake gambling for determination. The noodle shop bro's approach looks stable, but you need to ask yourself clearly: do you really want to do this or do you just think trading is too difficult?
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AlphaWhisperer
· 8h ago
Bro, I'm a bit conflicted this time. Entering with 100U and still having to check in daily... To be honest, the noodle shop route is stable, but earning 210,000 in profit sounds easy. Can you withstand the zero income from the first half-year? Trading dreams are caught between reality and debt, it's hard to choose.
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tx_pending_forever
· 8h ago
To be honest, your current state somewhat resembles my past self... Investing 100 USD, then checking in and journaling. It sounds very inspiring, but the core issue is probably that you're avoiding making a choice, right? The noodle shop brother's approach sounds stable, but the question is, can you really stick with it for half a year without withdrawing funds? Don't fool yourself.
#数字资产市场动态 On January 21st, I made up my mind to invest another $100 to trade, planning to stick to daily journaling.
People start to feel lost in their twenties. The owner of a noodle shop I previously interacted with approached me, saying I could learn a craft there. The base salary is 3,000 yuan, including meals and accommodation, and he would top up an additional 1,000 yuan. Basically, this covers my monthly living expenses. This guy started as an apprentice himself—spent half a year learning skills, then when he opened his shop, the owner contributed 80% of the capital, he put in 20%. Before breaking even, profits were split 80/20; after breaking even, he took 80% of the profits, and the owner took 20%. Last month, he told me that after deducting all costs, his net profit was 210,000 yuan, and he had already recouped his investment. The shop has been open for nearly a year. He said he could cooperate with me under this model, but the premise is being prepared for long-term hardship, as quick cashing out is difficult.
Currently, I am on a leave of absence from school, with the opportunity to return and pursue a diploma. School is quite comfortable—ample time for trading, working out, and no pressure.
My current situation is relying on delivering food to pay off debts and maintain basic living expenses. Winter income is indeed not ideal, but the advantage is having freedom and the ability to calmly think about the future.
I am torn between three paths: trading, learning a craft, or continuing my studies. I am also asking myself what I truly want. Hope experienced seniors who have gone through similar crossroads can share some thoughts.
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