FGS convention

[kingrat]

There's a genealogy convention in May that I want to go to, but I can't talk myself into pulling the trigger. This is the same thing that I did from 2010-2013 when I didn't have an earned income.  I can't bring myself to spend money that I have on things I want to do, because what if I need that money when I am 80.  I don't have kids to take care of me then.

Comments

[kate_nepveu]

that sounds stressful, I'm sorry. is it the kind of thing that rational budget planning won't get at?

[kingrat]

This is mostly a neurotic thing that comes from growing up working class with too many siblings. My parents were constantly saving for a crisis that never came. That kind of thinking has gotten me into a really damn good position financially, but loosening the thinking up just a little bit is so hard. I am really risk averse.

[kate_nepveu]

understandable!

if this is a thing that's stressing you out and you want to change, Captain Awkward had a very relevant letter at # 1019; and if you were just venting, I apologize for offering unsolicited advice.

[kingrat]

Thank you! I didn't start reading CA until 2018, so that's not one I've seen.

[kate_nepveu]

I hope it's useful.

[m_cobweb]

Haven't you thought of genealogy as a career? This would count towards that.

(I get the mindset, but the Historical Novel conventions I've been to were absolutely worth it.)

[kingrat]

That's why I want to do it.