Independent and uneven
A non-linear income path shaped by project-based work, variability, and self-managed risk. Flexibility is high, but consistency must be actively created rather than assumed.
Career context
Freelancer / Contractor in Bucharest
An independent professional offering services on a contract basis, with higher income variability and potential upside.
Romania
Romania combines a relatively low cost of living with a flat tax system. Income potential varies significantly by profession, with strong opportunities in technology and independent work, and more limited upside in regulated or low-skill service roles.
Bucharest
Bucharest offers the highest income potential in Romania, along with higher living costs and more competitive job markets.
Primary scenarios
A volatile financial ride
A highly unstable financial path combining income uncertainty, market swings, and repeated adverse events. Outcomes range widely, from recovery and growth to prolonged stagnation.
Secondary scenarios
Peak earning years
A high-income trajectory with strong saving capacity and rapid wealth accumulation. Compounding works faster here, but results remain exposed to market cycles and timing.
Fast-track independence
A high-intensity saving and investing strategy aimed at reaching financial independence as early as possible. Strong outcomes require discipline, sacrifice, and tolerance for market risk.