Thanks for sharing this interesting story! You made some great points there!
Having more options is giving so many benefits in the long run... As your friend is always calm, as he doesn't have to stress (as he has more options)... Or your example with negotiating for a new job... As you had already your income source, you didn't have to accept the first offered salary, but rather have space to negotiate for more!
When you need a job urgently, you have to accept anything, just to have a job...

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