Dude that's quite a fail there

*insert Mario music*

It's better than nothing. If this building catches on fire, I can use the fire escape to get closer to the ground. Perhaps the fire department can extend one of their ladders to me. If worst comes to worst, I'd rather fall and die instantly than slowly burn to death. Also, if I die outside the building rather than inside it, it will be easier to find and identify my body.

Taking a second look, I wonder if the balcony railing has a safety release that fills in the gap by dropping on chains or something

Too bad not all of us can be parkour stuntists.