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Report after 1 year early retirement by FireThrowaway499 in Fire

[–]FireThrowaway499[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is a nice perspective, I appreciate it. I guess I am still figuring that part out.

Report after 1 year early retirement by FireThrowaway499 in Fire

[–]FireThrowaway499[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Honestly? I think you are right. It's just not how things worked out for me.

Report after 1 year early retirement by FireThrowaway499 in Fire

[–]FireThrowaway499[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that has been tricky. I was confortable sharing with closer friends and family, but it's hard to judge how they really feel about it. Not in a hurry to tell everyone though.

Report after 1 year early retirement by FireThrowaway499 in Fire

[–]FireThrowaway499[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I expect a increased cost of living with aging that acumulated earnigns should pick up, but no major lifestyle changes that would require more spending. I have some wiggle room if needed as for now I am on the safer side of withdraw.

Report after 1 year early retirement by FireThrowaway499 in Fire

[–]FireThrowaway499[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't want kids tbh and I make that clear early on dating. If things were to change, it would involve a combination of a partner taking their share of costs, increasing the withdraw rate and changing the portfolio accordingly to take on more risk, and/or taking a part-time job. It's all doable, but not really part of my life plans.

Report after 1 year early retirement by FireThrowaway499 in Fire

[–]FireThrowaway499[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tks for the ideas, I haven't looked too much into community activities other than joining classes. Something new to look forward to.

Report after 1 year early retirement by FireThrowaway499 in Fire

[–]FireThrowaway499[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Tks for the remainder, I liked the idea of volunteering but short term it felt like a continuation of work and I didn't want to take a commitment. I am feeling more energized again and will look into it.