33-Year-Old Plans Two Years of 80-Hour Workweeks to Invest Savings

A 33-year-old resident of San Diego posted a plan to work 80 hours per week for the next two years and invest nearly all earnings in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The individual, who lives with a 73-year-old parent and holds a film degree, recently secured two jobs including an Amazon position paying $19 per hour plus overtime.

The goal is to accumulate savings after years of inconsistent freelance editing income.

Commenters on the Reddit thread questioned whether the schedule could be sustained. " Former warehouse employees warned that extended hours at Amazon would cause physical and mental strain. One commenter who previously worked 72-hour weeks stated that the schedule "completely wrecked my body" and advised against repeating the experience.

Several participants suggested focusing on skill development rather than extended hours in low-wage positions. One commenter recommended training in industrial controls and automation, noting that experienced technicians can bill more than $150 per hour.

Other users estimated that two years of the proposed schedule would leave the poster with roughly $140,000 to $150,000 after taxes, questioning whether that amount would support long-term financial goals.