How I Made My First Million at Age 28

[@yourfriendintech]

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]

Wow Jon, congrats! This was really inspiring

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks Bukola!!

[@ClaireandNanami]

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]

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

[@ClaireandNanami]

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

[@Daniel-qf1zz]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

Absolutely! 💯

[@Pozoe12]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

I use my HYSA for sinking funds

[@Pozoe12]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

@Pozoe12 thanks! Glad it was helpful

[@jaimev6062]

Powerful story! Thanks for sharing!

[@jacob.olenick]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

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

[@aryanjain7819]

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]

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

[@aryanjain7819]

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]

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.

[@A-Raza2005]

Thanks a lot for this video!

[@yourfriendintech]

Glad you liked it!

[@Nitish_gaming-hn7fl]

Your only my inspiration

[@swiszcz93]

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.

[@hm12244]

Show me the money! Thanks for this awesome video

[@Powerclub007]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

I have a few videos on the topic!

[@ELCaptain07]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

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

[@tekmote]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

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

[@jake78787]

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]

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]

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

[@Joe48283]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

I cover this in my Q&A videos!

[@Joe48283]

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

[@christinalucia6321]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jagicyooo2007]

nice! how much have you saved so far?

[@yourfriendintech]

I'll share in a future video 😊

[@jagicyooo2007]

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

[@dwj9099]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

👍

[@renzregencia3547]

Show me the money 😊

[@christinalucia6321]

Show me the money 💰

[@vrs4951]

Show me the money

[@flamingo5961]

Show me the money

[@Warlockjw]

Show me the money

[@adarshchhokar3818]

Show me the money

[@alyque]

SHOW ME THE MONEY

[@creativeyoutubertamil]

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

[@yourfriendintech]

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

[@sammueljones5375]

You only want a million 😂

[@yourfriendintech]

Where did I say that?

[@RosanaR2011]

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

[@iam_manishahir]

Hello jon, I just saw some of your videos on KZbin. I liked your videos very much. You have been uploading videos on KZbin 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 KZbin very quickly. I can help you grow on KZbin. I can enhance your videos better than before. If you have time, we can talk in a meeting.

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@iam_manishahir]

@@yourfriendintech hey do u need any video editor

[@aryanjain7819]

show me the money