Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“neither angle panned out”
“When you have struggled and saved for 30-40 years, it is hard to flip that switch.”
“I love the freedom from anyone asking for my time.”
“A decade down the line and I think we’ve mostly laid to rest the guilt, uncertainties, doubts and worries.”
“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.”
“Now there's an empty spot in my soul where the purpose should be, but it's always been empty, I had just kept myself too busy to notice it.”
“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.”
“My partner got an amazing job offer out of the blue but we had to relocate.”
“I’ll be honest, when I out-processed and was escorted out it was a pretty emotional day.”
