You want to strive for F U money so you can escape a situation you don't want to be. Don’t get stuck in a situation that you don’t want to be in because you need the salary. A weekly salary can be one of the most addictive things out and so we deal with miserable stuff so we can keep the comfort of having a paycheck coming in. 

The amount of F U money needed is dependent on your lifestyle. If you want to live a simple life, then the amount of FU money you need is much lower than you have a yacht, a garage full of foreign cars, and a huge house.  

It is also important to have an emergency fund and a network that allows you to pivot into another job or business opportunity. A rule of thumb is 6 months of your living expenses saved up, but the more the better.

Life is short and why would you want to compromise the person you are because of your lack of resources? You won't have to if you have F U money in the bank. 

Journal Prompts

1. How can you ensure that you don’t get addicted to your salary?
2. How much F U money do you need to acquire? How do you know this amount is the right amount?