Young hedge fund professional with $13 million in assets works for passion, not money.

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-26 14:01:00

A 31-year-old investment professional on Reddit claims to have over $13 million in assets but still works every day, citing the thrill of being good at something. While his base salary is $150,000, bonuses drive his real earnings. His monthly expenses include $15-20k on credit cards and $30k on mortgage payments.

Despite his wealth, he insists he works for the love of it, not the money. Raised middle class, he worked at McDonald’s, saved to buy stocks, attended an Ivy League school, and now works in finance. The Reddit thread sparked a mix of admiration and criticism, with some questioning his work-life balance.



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