Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“I had this weird feeling that life was actually happier and more fulfilling before FIRE.”
“Life soon became even more challenging”
“Now that we are retired, it is less about a specific number, and more about how we want to live out our lives.”
“kids currently dictate a lot of what we do”
“wondering if we made the right choice”
“it was something that brings us joy, the family gathers here”
“Also, the time with my wife and daughter has been priceless especially with our daughter now in high school and having the time to help her navigate during such an important time.”
“I can’t do this for the rest of my life.”
“I started to feel anxious and felt the need to start searching for my next career”
“However for me I do feel that my level of happiness is generally the same.”
