This is not a question about women, rather self-development and fatherlike advice, if you will, from men who have passed through a similar experience. I hope this helps young guys like me too.
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To give context:
I am 18 years old and have been living in Peru (third world country) for all my life. Thankfully, life has given me great cards as:
- Having english as my second language, Spanish being my first
- Being an Australian Citizen
- Very independent, know how to cook, clean and manage a budget
- I could say I am emotionally prepared to live alone
- I am physically fit, can play soccer really well, and mantain a strict diet with a running routine.
- Decent looking but 5 ft 8
- Experience with entreprenuership and as a sales guy.
I just want advice on what step to take given that,
- I plan on going to college and getting a business degree only to use it as a tool when I become self-employed
- I will work full time this year and possibly start college in 2020.
- I will be on my own and have to care for myself in money and time
- I am currently reading the SIDEBAR, and try to finish it, knowing how different Western Women are from women of developing countries.
- I have some doubts with college, as many claim is a scam and I´m aware I´m going to end with at least $30 000 in student loan.
- My other goal is to become Formula 1 driver, but the dream seems highly unlikely with the salary I will get and student debt on my ass.
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The decision of moving from one continent to another is a complicated story. Basically, my father got bankrupt and can only support my youngest siblings.Furthermore, I actually won a full scholarship to study Economics here, but I let my circumstances overwhelm me and lost it. It was hard, but ultimately turned for options and this came in.
It will be a crazy experience moving to another culture, country, and society you´ve never encountered before. I am not mad at my father, nor sad because this is life giving me a second chance. However, I have my doubts with college.
Is it really a scam where you can learn all those skills by buying books and learning by yourself?
Also, how crazy am I to think of becoming a Formula 1 Driver?
I´m just starting my own life and getting out of my comfort zone. I know that my decisions will shape my future, and it scares me as well as motivates the hell out of me.
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If you were in my position what would you do? What essential advice would you give me?
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Clitdik69 5y ago
You need to look at current and previous f1 pros. They literally started aas young as 5 y/of and progressed to f1. You need money and sponsors which you will never get at 18 with no exp. Stop dreaming
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Facts are harsh
DANYboy52 5y ago
Don't ask us about being a formula one driver because we don't know shit. Pick up an autobiography and some books about the subject and find out what it takes and how long most of the guys have been practicing
FREECRACK6 5y ago
You might not end up being an F1 driver BUT, u could still be involved in the F1 world. You can start an F1 podcast, a tshirt brand that focuses on F1, an F1 youtube channel if you have a good personality for it. Think think think
throwawaytroop 5y ago
Very much this. If it is your passion, you can still be part of that world
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Never though of this. Great idea actually, I´ll consider it.
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MrIncreible10 5y ago
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Glad to hear I´m not the only one who dropped a scholarship.
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When it comes to filling courses, here in Peru is the same situation, only worse. That is why you have 5 years of tertiary education. However, there are always 1 or 2 subjects that teach you something and a teacher that really has a passion for teaching. In that aspect, did you feel that college taught you some valuable information which you could have never discovered on your own? I mean, business is a really easy degree. I can pick up a book and start reading how to manage your department or learn to invest in the stock market by reading another. The thing that college adds is the teacher´s perspective and an order to learn. Just my thoughts.
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With regards to a trade job, I am planning on doing some courses on community college or even a TAFE after I finish my degree.
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Hit me up with your list of personal books to add it on my own. In terms of social connections, that is one thing I am looking for when I start studying. Although I can keep active contacts if I join a soccer club or that type of group.
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Did not expect that motocross dream. Definitely that is a tragic story. Although I won´t be giving up this dream. At least I will become a racing driver. Sorry for the late response.
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Cheers.
btrpb 5y ago
I'm presuming you've had a very successful go-karting career?
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Actually, no. It is a childhood dream that was never put to practice. Although I easily drive a car since I was 15 in manual and had two karting races recently which recently brought in me a passion for racing.
russian-jewboi 5y ago
You’ll most likely never reach F1 if you’ve only go karted twice at this age. Current F1 drivers have been karting since they were kids.
Duzand 5y ago
Yeah you should focus on more realistic goals.
augustopinochet27 5y ago
No chance bro. But still do karting and become pro at it or gt racing. I did it as a kid and now race amateurly. Fun as hell.
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Nicee. Do you race in karting or gt?
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augustopinochet27 5y ago
Both. My brother is an past multiple national champion. I got into it thanks to him.
ImLitC0lN 5y ago
Is a bachelor's enough to become a Formula 1 driver, might need a PhD idk
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Nope, a bachelor is enough. I am more open to have two career options in case one fails.
professor_mcamateur 5y ago
idk what colleges are like in austrailia.
in the USA its basically a gauranteed scam, or else edtremely competitive and selective if you want to be a doctor or laywer. even getting a teaching job can be hard in a good city.
TECH SCHOOL could be a good route.
my brother used to work on cars as part of a NASCAR pit crew. he loved it. he loved being around it. he also wanted to be a race car driver someday, but he still loved what he did.
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Tech school seems like acquiring a new skill. I basically am looking for a college degree for its foundation knowledge in finance and management.
professor_mcamateur 5y ago
thats the lie they're selling you.
most people would be better off working up to management from the bottom.
MrIncreible10 5y ago
I´m talking about making your own business. You need to know at least the basics in business law and management. It´s great to gain experience, but you can´t lose money on behalf of "learning".
professor_mcamateur 5y ago
you lose plenty of money going to college.
how are you going to get a loan to start a business when you have mountains of student loan debt?
if you want to start a business, for example, being an amazon/eBay reseller... start by getting a job at a cardboard box factory. the people you meet will be valuable contacts in the future, and you can save money to start your business.
obviously, not the best example. but if you want to start your own construction company, start working in a hardware store and do small jobs on the side. it isn't about what you know, it's about who you know.
"business law" and ethics is overblown, if you pay off your suppliers and do good work for your customers, all you need to do is keep up with taxes and state licensure. all the rest will follow.
you don't need a 4 year degree to start your own company. some people want to jump into a CEO position of a multinational corporation out of college. (are you chelsea clinton?) like yeah, that 4 year degree looks really really good. but it still doesnt come with experience.
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Maybe you are right. Business really is about common sense and you learn more in practice. That does not mean in college you can also get great connections. Still, I have time to decide.
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professor_mcamateur 5y ago
yeah you're right. you can pay money to make friends. not new information.
Vsaint9 5y ago
I don’t know about Australia but college in America is a borderline scam and at the very least a hyperinflated cost for opportunity. Australian dollars are also less than American dollars so you may actually find great value in education over there and they have many benefits being Australian citizens.
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Sure, Australia´s lower currency value makes it easier to pay. In terms of benefits there are. There is this thing called youth allowance which basically gives you money if you´re independent and looking for a job or studying.
Look_Ma_Im_On_Reddit 5y ago
If you are an Australian citizen you'll be eligible to defer your Uni fees entirely until you earn over the HECS threshold (\~$50,000pa)
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Of course. I´m kind of afraid that when I get past the minimum salary I won´t be able to save money or try to invest in something mid term, knowing I still owe 30 000 dollars.
Nevertheless, I still can maximize my incomes at college, while minimizing my costs and apply for a scholarship.
Look_Ma_Im_On_Reddit 5y ago
It's possible to pay HECS back very slowly, I currently pay $100 per month
MrIncreible10 5y ago
That does not sound so bad. But thats like 1200 each year. Still considerable cash you lose.
NoBsMan 5y ago
If you want to become a racer driver, Australia isn’t the place for that. You have to move to Europe. Checkout Daniel riccardos and make Webber’s stories and you will see that they had to move.
In terms of Australia, this is an excellent country to make money. The problem is spending money, be frugal, avoid drinking, avoid cigarettes, avoid eating out too much and so on. Try cycling to places to save money.
There are loads of opportunities around. Make friends with positive people. Don’t hang out with useless people just because they speak your native language. Go to meet-ups and make friends with other like minded people.
mcr00sterdota 5y ago
> In terms of Australia, this is an excellent country to make money.
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Are you referring to FIFO work or trades?
NoBsMan 5y ago
Well those ones are highly paid, but any job is well paid in Australia. Minimum wage is very high. Also, if you work hard and don’t victimise yourself you will get better opportunities.
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Pretty acurate. Definitely Australia is a great place to save money, if you live like a monk.
Throwaway-242424 5y ago
What do you want to be self-employed doing? College in Australia for citizens isn't excessively expensive, especially if you have a scholarship helping out, but you're still taking 3 years out of your life, in one of the most expensive cities on the planet, for a piece of paper that's basically an entry certificate for corporate jobs.
MrIncreible10 5y ago
I am thinking of bringing peruvian products to Australia, since the TLC agreement has been established recently. Make a brand of clothes, have an organization that helps young teens like me with life skills and guidance, etc.
I´m actually moving to Sydney all this year to work. I will be studying in Melbourne in 2020. Need to save the most amount of money this year.
Throwaway-242424 5y ago
Melbourne has a lower cost of living but not by much. I'm sceptical that 3 years of business undergrad is the best use of your time if these are your goals, but I'm a corporate wagecuck putting their business degree to use, so I'd suggest confirming with someone engaged in similar ventures.
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Do you regret going to college?
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mcr00sterdota 5y ago
Hey mate I'm 24yo Australian born and raised let me give you my 2 cents.
To give context:
I just want advice on what step to take given that,
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Well, let´s say I´ve started talking English since I was 4, so I am not too worried. It´s not like having and Indian accent.
TAFE seems great after college. I could use a mechanics course to help me in my racing career.
I am looking for a sales assistant basically. But I´m open to do any type of work. It could be as a waiter or even a cleaner. Aussies seem to leave the cleaning works to immigrants. I´ve heard it pays really good. In the work experience I´ve had in Peru, small business reward their employees better. Hope this applies in Australia.
This is my main priority. Spend very little and earn a lot until I begin college.
DEFINITELY NOT LTR. I´m too young to think about LTR with all these goals in my mind.
Duzand 5y ago
You need to get your finances in order before moving across the world. Do you know what the conversion rate is between the two currencies? How much do you have saved up? Is there housing available in AUS you can afford? What wage can you reasonably expect to get in AUS when you first get there? What are you going to do for transportation?
MrIncreible10 5y ago
I´ve organized the living montly cost. It is around 420 aus dollars weekly for the basics. It is 1000 soles. Thankfully, my Dad is buying the ticket and I have savings to survive for 2 weeks. I will check housing now, it is definitely more cheap than rent. The wages in Australia vary from 20 to 25 dollars an hour. Weekly working hours are 38, so if I get a decent 20 dollars an hour we are talking 760 dollars weekly of gross income.
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I am really hoping that I will get a job within 2 weeks.
Im_Hitler 5y ago
Where are you planning to live in Australia? If you want to live in Sydney in the downtown area or even within 15 minutes of downtown your rent alone will be $300AUD+ a week unless you share a room in a shithole.
Throwaway-242424 5y ago
As the other guy noted, rent in Sydney is among the most expensive in the world. You are looking at $250 for a room in a share house anywhere near your university.
Also, working full-time during semester, assuming you are studying full time, is not realistic. You will burn out and/or fail your courses.
warburgio 5y ago
U have to have more money than for 2 weeks. Assuming the best possible scenario- day one you set up bank account, get all the paperwork needed in your briefcase, find a job and work from day 2 - you will get paid by the end of week two. If you will manage to find job after a week, work through week 2 ull get money by the end of week three- leaving u in debt. I think that having enought money for a month is dangerously low safety net mate.
sir_shitfuck 5y ago
Why would you get a business degree when you can just start a business and learn the hard way I never understood this...
MrIncreible10 5y ago
I´ve actually started two small businesses here in Peru.
First business was a mild success. The only problem was that I invested in stock without a secure sale. It happened at the end. I did not lose money, but the stock was there selling litte by little.
Second business was a learning experience. All the money I made in my first business was invested here. It was an e-commerce store. We build a great fan-base in Instagram and Facebook, but likes don´t buy stuff. Learned a lot about the logistics of the making and selling of shirts, as well as promoting on social media.
However, there were downfalls which could have been avoided if I had some financial or management knowledge. This is why I´m still hoping to study in college.
masteryido 5y ago
I am from Australia, most girls here are racist/xenophobic. The girls who like foreign guys LOVE foreign guys, the rest, lmao no hope at all. Good luck my brother. Pm me if you coming to bris
MrIncreible10 5y ago
Who doesn´t love hyspanic vibes? It would be their loss though. Peruvian food is too good to be ignored.
TheRedPillRipper 5y ago
Hola u/MrIncreible10 welcome to Oz! As an Aussie with a similar story(dual heritage and passports) Australia can be the place to make it! Sounds like you're already ahead of the curve in terms of money management, goals and direction so I'll kick in a few suggestions.
Financially don't be too concerned with a student debt. Obviously any debt should be payed as soon reasonable but once you graduate focusing on maximising income streams may serve you better.
Similarly to other tertiary environments there you will never have as easy access to a variety of young, nubile and eager womyn as you will at uni. MAKE IT COUNT. I played grade rugby so my physique along side the social status really made uni a memorable experience for me.
Which brings me to being "physically fit." If it works for you; rock it. Although I've only played soccer socially as an adult I recall it being somewhat a physical in nature. Being bigger and stronger can't hurt you(maybe take a little of your speed but I think it's worth it) so how's your lifting? I'd urge you at 5'8 to seriously start towards packing on some mass. Soccer is probably the easiest way to start networking too so find a good club and if you're good enough you'll play. There's also heaps of social leagues so a good mixed social comp might be better initially. You get to build networks, meet some girls and also show of a little Farfán flair..
So my essential advice is this;
MONEY. Seems like you've got a plan and know where it's taking you.
LIFT: Being slim is good. Being BIG is better. Especially on these beaches.
Godspeed and good-luck!
MrIncreible10 5y ago
First of all thanks for the long response.
Cheers
Thotasaurus_Rex 5y ago
Australia is not as bad as America education wise. Business degree is a little boring but you do an accounting degree and be some what safe.
South American men do pretty well in Australia. Australian men have no class and so your game plan should be "the cultured man". You cook, you have good fashion, you have the Spanish accent etc. You're not just about beer, tits and 4WD like most Aussies.
There's still a lot of racist women who won't touch you though.
MrIncreible10 5y ago
What are your thoughts on a Finance degree?
I´ll stick to being the charismatic latino. In all honesty I hope there are more Hyspanic women, since Western Women are a waste of time from other´s experiences.