Refusing an Offer

I was interviewing for an AI lab lately.

They were ready to move forward, really liked me, they just needed to show me to the big boss, who’ll decide my fate.

I would’ve been able to retire in 3 years. No need to work anymore.

That was my goal, retiring at 25yo. I guess it won’t happen…

It would involve too much stress. No holidays for 3 years.

VISA troubles with my gf. Well not too much actually, it wouldn’t change much.

I’m also having medical problems and I’m at a point in my life where I need to learn to put some stuff aside and take care of my health.

I have another opportunity, obviously hardly as good as this…

I’m a bit sad though. It feels like giving up on a dream. I could’ve have it easy…

Working “hard” is not so hard for me, especially if I’m interested by the work.

So, sad day for me. Definitely feel like I did a mistake. Both options are a mistake, because they’re both good opportunities I’m tossing aside.