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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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A Brooklyn-based software engineer recounts how he left college, secured a six‑figure salary, and now navigates the high cost of living in New York City.
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