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I dropped out of college and now earn $159,000 as a software engineer. Lifestyle creep left me $30,000 in debt.

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Aug 22, 2026 · 6:48 PM

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I dropped out of college and now earn $159,000 as a software engineer. Lifestyle creep left me $30,000 in debt.

A Brooklyn-based software engineer, shares his journey from college dropout to a six-figure salary and managing NYC's high living costs.

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