Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“Retirement is beautiful”
“I have intense gratitude about our position and I’m so glad to not be chained to my desk any longer.”
“I got back into racing after swearing it off.”
“I don’t necessarily miss the work as much as I miss the camaraderie with co-workers and the opportunity to mentor colleagues and associates.”
“When becoming full time volunteers we considered ourselves “employees” but we included our kids in trips and various “work” activities all along the way.”
“getting to take a year off with the pandemic and come back selectively working part-time”
“Being FIRE’d and controlling my own time and who I work with”
“Your Purpose will evolve, but it gets easier to find as you spend more time seeking it.”
“I feel guilty about it because I haven’t shaken off the modern demand to be productive like a 24/7 computer-controlled factory.”
“So, yes, we are pretty much alone in this line of thinking.”
