Is working hard in your 20s worth it?

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DP and I are in careers that are super super demanding. We never get to switch off fully. We are paid very well however - around £200k and £100k respectively. If we do these jobs for around 5-6 years then we will have enough money to buy somewhere modest with no or a small mortgage. We can then think about having a family and less stressful roles.

Is it worth sacrificing your 20s/working hard for the financial security? We are both from working class backgrounds and have worked very very hard to get here.

Definitely, hard work in my 20's / 30's has set me up for life and allowed choices and flexibility along the way .

Absolutely yes. DH and I both did this - 60 - 80 hour weeks was the norm. Didn't waste money on cars or holidays etc, only indulgence was good art. Those years set us up for life.