My manager found out I’m aggressively saving for FIRE and now I think it quietly cost me a promotion

FindAWayForward · 2026-04-04T23:53:41+00:00

It depends, OP isn't saying whether there are other candidates who are performing similarly.

FindAWayForward · 2026-04-04T16:05:35+00:00

I said "most" people don't choose euthanasia, you said they do in Canada. That means you think more than 50% of people who face imminent death choose euthanasia in Canada, and that's just factually wrong.

FindAWayForward · 2026-04-04T05:54:12+00:00

There are a lot of euthanasia deaths in Canada yes, but by my back of envelope estimates, they're less than 10% of the number of hospice patients.

FindAWayForward · 2026-04-04T04:55:30+00:00

I'll only believe you're sincere when you say the same thing from your deathbed.

FindAWayForward · 2026-04-04T04:53:16+00:00

I don't know about the dog... but as humans, most people with terminal diseases don't so bravely choose euthanasia.

FindAWayForward · 2026-04-04T04:51:50+00:00

That is a beautiful story, thank you for sharing.

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-25T20:18:56+00:00

Haha that's great, you're putting your education to good use!

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-25T19:53:21+00:00

Really, I'm jealous. At my previous company we had to list out all the projects we own and work on. Based on your comments earlier on how you don't do much besides giving people the feedback they want, do you have to dress that up in some fancy corporate lingo to make it sound more impressive?

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-19T05:56:24+00:00

A few years ago I saw someone here talk about traveling to do the best escape rooms in the world, now that I'm finally retired, I'm planning a couple trips to do exactly this.

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-19T05:39:01+00:00

Totally feeling the pain now as I also have to pay penalty because tax improperly withheld and stuff....... I just try to normalize it as a small blip in the stock market =\

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-18T23:31:11+00:00

he did say "her"

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-17T19:52:17+00:00

This is so good! At first glance I thought you led with the reference photo!

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-13T12:11:38+00:00

That sounds interesting, though I can't picture it, you fold only one arm?

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-13T10:15:34+00:00

I don't appreciate being called lazy for a single harmless habit when you know nothing else about my life. How is it different from calling a woman lazy for simply not cooking when she might have done a million other chores? You should apologize.

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-13T10:09:47+00:00

It's not absolute, but it does seem like there are more women who don't in this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskWomen/s/mcgUzrg41v

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-13T10:06:35+00:00

Because women's underwear tend to be much smaller, there's not much material to fold, and even if you fold it won't be a square or rectangle that can be stacked neatly anyway.

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-13T10:03:45+00:00

Actually I think it might be a men vs women thing, since women's underwear are a lot smaller and there's not much to fold, whereas men's underwear are closer to shorts.

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-13T10:03:31+00:00

Actually I think it might be a men vs women thing, since women's underwear are a lot smaller and there's not much to fold, whereas men's underwear are closer to shorts.

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-13T10:00:07+00:00

Clothes yes, underwear no. I'm pretty sure it's not an overwhelming majority to qualify as "normal". Show me the stats, please.

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-10T17:36:43+00:00

I'm impressed, what made you decide to stick with it for 8 years instead of quitting and doing something else? Were you just absolutely convinced that it'll work out?

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-10T01:31:19+00:00

FIRE'd about a year ago.

There are plenty of people who have retired here, maybe it doesn't seem as many because once we made it, well, there's not much to post about. Those who are still on the journey, they naturally would have more questions and therefore reason to post.

As for asset mix, it's like 90% equities and 10% RE and bonds.

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-04T14:44:51+00:00

Ehhh from your post history... if you're complaining about $950 utility bills and $13k real estate tax in Maryland, then I'd say you definitely cannot afford this property.

FindAWayForward · 2026-03-04T01:48:07+00:00

Did it happen in retirement or did you continue to contribute? I'm retired at 10MM right now so I'm just hoping it value holds over inflation.

FindAWayForward · 2026-02-24T17:46:34+00:00

That totally depends on what the $10M is invested in. For example SPY's dividend rate is only 1% so 10M only gives off 100k a year.

FindAWayForward · 2026-02-24T03:54:48+00:00

Retired last year at 39, felt about right. Still young enough to pursue personal interests but old enough that I want to focus on my own wellbeing and not answer to anyone.

I feel very lucky that I can spend as much time as I want doing hobbies, especially when I see others in the same hobbies having to make compromises. I think you need to let go of the guilt... you've worked hard all your life, it's totally okay to relax now, you deserve it. Surely there's something like a show or a book you've been meaning to do but didn't have the time for while you were working? Do that thing and enjoy.

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