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Leaving the last job makes room for both races and rest

Dave first halved his working week, then left federal employment entirely. His new year combined athletic milestones and new friendships with quiet time in parks, where he practiced resisting the old demand to make every hour productive.

Finances
Net worth at retirement2025-04-07 · Household
Not established

Departure balance not disclosed in the reviewed narrative sources.

Source
Posts2
2025
Post 01

The final employment exit

“I’ll be honest, when I out-processed and was escorted out it was a pretty emotional day.”

Dave · Accidental FIRERead original post (opens in a new tab)

Life at the time

  • Voluntary early retirement brought immediate pension payments and continued health coverage.
  • A graphic design business remained a chosen activity.

How it felt

  • Leaving a workplace of nearly three decades felt emotional and bittersweet. “a pretty emotional day”
  • He reported no regret about leaving and excitement for what followed. “I couldn’t be more proud”
OutdoorsSlowing downIdentity
Dave · Accidental FI/RE (opens in a new tab)
Notes

Dated author publication describing current life

Perfect Timing and Bright Future

Editorial summaries with short, attributed quotations. The original contains the full story.

2025
Post 02Recalled in 2026

Achievement alongside quiet afternoons

“I’m getting better at telling that voice to fuck off.”

Dave · Accidental FIRERead original post (opens in a new tab)

Life at the time

  • He won a regional cycling race and completed his first ultramarathon.
  • Cycling and running groups brought friends; park reading restored a slower rhythm.

How it felt

  • The athletic progress felt meaningful after earlier struggles with weight. “a massive achievement”
  • He was getting better at resisting guilt about unproductive rest. “I’m getting better”
OutdoorsSlowing downIdentity
Dave · Accidental FI/RE (opens in a new tab)
Notes

Explicit year-end 2025 review, published February 17, 2026

It’s Getting Better All The Time; Go Fast, Now Pump The Brakes

Editorial summaries with short, attributed quotations. The original contains the full story.

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Research

Last checked Sep 2026. The accounts are self-reported. This timeline follows selected accounts, including recollections where labeled; it is not a complete archive.

  • Only the cited dated experiences are verified; later developments are not inferred.
  • Selected public self-reports, not a complete archive or independent verification of finances.

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