How I Made My First Million at Age 28

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @yourfriendintech
    @yourfriendintech  10 месяцев назад +7

    Happy Financial Literacy Month to those who celebrate 🎉
    💸Smash the like button on the video for a prosperous 2024 (it really helps me out!)

  • @Bukola1
    @Bukola1 10 месяцев назад +5

    Wow Jon, congrats! This was really inspiring

  • @ClaireandNanami
    @ClaireandNanami 10 месяцев назад +11

    Jon, not every software engineer makes as much money, though. You are fortunate to work for a big tech company that pays really well. Good for you, keep going at this rate and you will be able to retire young 😁

    • @Daniel-qf1zz
      @Daniel-qf1zz 10 месяцев назад

      I’m a software developer who makes 35k.. 😢
      I better do the 100 - 0 rule

    • @ClaireandNanami
      @ClaireandNanami 10 месяцев назад

      @@Daniel-qf1zz That is pretty low. You should try job hopping to raise your salary.

    • @Daniel-qf1zz
      @Daniel-qf1zz 10 месяцев назад

      @@ClaireandNanami I actually am a Canadian living in South Korea. But yes it is quite low, and the prospect of saving for a home in Canada while on Korean salary is quite daunting haha

    • @ClaireandNanami
      @ClaireandNanami 10 месяцев назад

      @@Daniel-qf1zz Wow, they pay peanuts in Korea 😅. It depends on what you want. If you are thinking of moving back to Canada, it is going to be hard to meet your financial goals if you stay in Korea for too long.

    • @Jmoss7
      @Jmoss7 9 месяцев назад

      @@ClaireandNanami Same thing in Spain, at least if you are low experience. With more experience you can pull ~70k at some large companies, but it still pales in comparison to west coast US.

  • @candidlyvivian
    @candidlyvivian 10 месяцев назад +1

    So inspiring Jon!! I love the tip about making finances a game - it really does make tracking + budgeting more fun :)

  • @jaimev6062
    @jaimev6062 9 месяцев назад

    Powerful story! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Pozoe12
    @Pozoe12 6 месяцев назад

    Do you use HYSA for the sinking funds or just regular ones?

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  6 месяцев назад

      I use my HYSA for sinking funds

    • @Pozoe12
      @Pozoe12 6 месяцев назад

      @@yourfriendintech thank you. Loved the video, I subbed!

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  6 месяцев назад

      @Pozoe12 thanks! Glad it was helpful

  • @aryanjain7819
    @aryanjain7819 10 месяцев назад

    Would you say getting less money but in a cheaper location is also a valid way to get to a millionaire as a software engineer. Like not working at big tech but like 120-140 out of college/masters but living in maryland or like with my parents in marylands

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  9 месяцев назад

      Yes, there are so many different ways to become a millionaire as a software engineer. I wouldn't necessarily say that one way is less valid than another, but there are definitely tradeoffs to consider.

  • @jacobmakescoffee
    @jacobmakescoffee 10 месяцев назад

    greaat video Jon, It'd be cool to see more of this kind of content from you every now and then.

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Jacob! Looking to add more educational videos into the mix

  • @aryanjain7819
    @aryanjain7819 10 месяцев назад

    where did you track the money, im someone who likes to be very organized and i dont like when thinks are all over the place

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  9 месяцев назад

      I tracked my credit card expenses on Mint and everything else I tracked in my own spreadsheet (using Google Sheets). Still trying to find a replacement for Mint but Credit Karma is "good enough" for now

  • @Powerclub007
    @Powerclub007 10 месяцев назад

    Great job. I am now studying information technology. Do you have some tips to become a successful software engineer?

  • @swiszcz93
    @swiszcz93 9 месяцев назад

    It was not on 5 years, it stated when you were studying computer science giving it all to get a good job with 6 figures...that's a lot of years and hard work.

  • @A-Raza2005
    @A-Raza2005 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks a lot for this video!

  • @ELCaptain07
    @ELCaptain07 10 месяцев назад

    at what age would you like to retire? great video and congrats on your hard work Jon

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Honestly the earlier the better 😅 but realistically planning to retire in my 40's.

  • @tekmote
    @tekmote 10 месяцев назад

    how were you able to save 69k on your 401k? i thought the 2024 contribution limit is 23k

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  9 месяцев назад

      Some 401k plans allow for after-tax contributions. Look up "mega backdoor roth 401k"

  • @Nitish_gaming-hn7fl
    @Nitish_gaming-hn7fl 9 месяцев назад

    Your only my inspiration

  • @jagicyooo2007
    @jagicyooo2007 10 месяцев назад

    nice! how much have you saved so far?

  • @Spongbobb11
    @Spongbobb11 10 месяцев назад

    Can u make a video about your google interview tips and tricks ❤

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  9 месяцев назад +1

      I cover this in my Q&A videos!

    • @Spongbobb11
      @Spongbobb11 9 месяцев назад

      @@yourfriendintech can you make a video about your resume of getting into google to use it as a template for me

  • @hm12244
    @hm12244 8 месяцев назад

    Show me the money! Thanks for this awesome video

  • @jake78787
    @jake78787 10 месяцев назад

    HEY Jon i love your channel so much!😁👍🏻 would you think a minor in computer science would be enough to get me jobs in coding, programming or software engineering industry? 😁

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  9 месяцев назад +1

      A minor can help you learn but a lot of companies actually don't require a degree; you can get a job if you have the skills and can pass the technical interviews. But definitely easier said than done

    • @jake78787
      @jake78787 9 месяцев назад

      @@yourfriendintech Thank you for your advice jon, it means alot!!😁

  • @christinalucia6321
    @christinalucia6321 10 месяцев назад

    Ok that was inspiring. You broke it down in baby terms.

  • @dwj9099
    @dwj9099 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm a lot wiser than you. I never tell anyone how much money I have. I don't want to be a target.

  • @jagicyooo2007
    @jagicyooo2007 10 месяцев назад

    google taught you how to "scale" well my friend ;)

  • @vrs4951
    @vrs4951 7 месяцев назад

    Show me the money

  • @renzregencia3547
    @renzregencia3547 7 месяцев назад

    Show me the money 😊

  • @christinalucia6321
    @christinalucia6321 10 месяцев назад

    Show me the money 💰

  • @flamingo5961
    @flamingo5961 8 месяцев назад

    Show me the money

  • @Warlockjw
    @Warlockjw 9 месяцев назад

    Show me the money

  • @adarshchhokar3818
    @adarshchhokar3818 10 месяцев назад

    Show me the money

  • @alyque
    @alyque 10 месяцев назад

    SHOW ME THE MONEY

  • @creativeyoutubertamil
    @creativeyoutubertamil 10 месяцев назад +1

    Bro i want a 20000 thousand indian rupees for my college fee please help me bro

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  9 месяцев назад

      I create free content online to help others on their journey. Good luck, Tamil!

  • @sammueljones5375
    @sammueljones5375 10 месяцев назад

    You only want a million 😂

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  10 месяцев назад +1

      Where did I say that?

    • @RosanaR2011
      @RosanaR2011 10 месяцев назад

      @@yourfriendintechyou didnt… people coming on youtube with tik tok attention spans lol smh

  • @iam_manishahir
    @iam_manishahir 9 месяцев назад

    Hello jon, I just saw some of your videos on RUclips. I liked your videos very much. You have been uploading videos on RUclips since 2021. According to this, your subscribers are very less. If you upload videos regularly and enhance the quality of your videos and thumbnails, then you will be able to grow on RUclips very quickly. I can help you grow on RUclips. I can enhance your videos better than before. If you have time, we can talk in a meeting.

    • @yourfriendintech
      @yourfriendintech  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the feedback!

    • @iam_manishahir
      @iam_manishahir 9 месяцев назад

      @@yourfriendintech hey do u need any video editor

  • @aryanjain7819
    @aryanjain7819 10 месяцев назад

    show me the money