What I Wish I Knew Before Turning 30…

The elder millennials of Team Sassy share nuggets of wisdom they wish they had been privy to prior to turning the big 3-0. Here are some gems to take with you on this pivotal milestone birthday.

Welcome to the dirty thirties! It’s a significant moment, sandwiched between the carefree (and sometimes tumultuous) 20s and the looming responsibilities of actual adulthood around the corner. Thankfully, a few Team Sassy members survived the decade and lived to tell the tale. They dish out lessons learnt to help you navigate these transformative years, embrace change, cultivate connections and prioritise personal growth.

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“I wish I knew life doesn’t end after 30. I cried so hard on my 30th birthday, and the days leading up to it, because I felt like I had accomplished none of the things I thought I should have by 30. Life after 30 wasn’t the death sentence I thought it was going to be.”

—Haley, Managing Director

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“Don’t be afraid to change. 30 is not end of the world. You can always start to explore new things no matter how old you are.”

— Elly, Office Manager

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“Life doesn’t always go according to your plan. Embrace the challenges and appreciate the wins. The grass isn’t always greener on the side you had in mind.”

— Mansha, Head of Partnerships, Sassy Mama

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“Invest early. Get insurance.”

— Michell, Chief Marketing Officer

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“Invest time and energy into people and things that make you feel good (and waste not a second on those that don’t!) You attract what you think about, so be mindful of that. Don’t be afraid to take an unconventional path, and pay less attention to what everyone else is doing. You know yourself best.”

— Stef, Managing Editor

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“Financial Literacy: Getting a handle on personal finance, budgeting, and saving is super important for your future. Try to save as much as you can — this is the perfect time to stash away money for retirement and those golden years. And if you can, think about buying your first home!”

—Emilie, CEO

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