Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“In fact, in many ways, I feel more burned out and tired than ever.”
“I’d happily trade a few moments of post-retirement boredom for the meetings, sleepless nights, presentations, sales pitches, employee turmoil, work travel, and complete uncertainty that came with running a business.”
“Yesterday, I received confirmation of pancreatic cancer which had been suspected for a couple of weeks. I am 48 years old and have not been FIRE'd for even 2 full years yet.”
“I am better rested and feel more calm.”
“It’s been freeing.”
“not hoping to have it tested so soon”
“I gave myself a year to be purposefully bored, allowing myself to indulge in my whims and fancies. (This blog is one of them).”
“Some weeks we’re here at home in Raleigh relaxing and catching up with family and friends.”
“The past couple of years have been full of kid-related activities, and it’s been absolutely great to not have to be worried about conflicts between work and family plans.”
“I spend most of my time with my young kids.”
