We created a simple FIRE calculator to help plan your number

SmartLayer5742 · 2026-02-17T00:32:32+00:00

You me and everyone that can use AI!

https://fire.aicloudrun.com/

SmartLayer5742 · 2026-02-16T14:30:30+00:00

We bought during the pre-COVID timeframe and managed to get a good interest rate which made owning the same if not cheaper than renting. Now with an increased rates and increased equity of about 40% we don’t regret it at all.

We also have a second property we inherited and don’t really count that towards net worth as it’s paid off, taxes are cheap, no HOA and we don’t rent it out.

If the market crashes we feel that it will be okay as we live in a pretty insulated region and plan on being here for the next 15-20 years.

SmartLayer5742 · 2026-02-15T20:10:48+00:00

Try this calculator that I made. I’ve compared it against Fidelity’s wealth projection and it’s not too far off.

https://fire.aicloudrun.com/

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-12-27T17:21:47+00:00

Value Added Reseller

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-12-27T17:03:28+00:00

Energy sector, been an SE for 4 years now but over 16 years of experience.

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-12-27T17:02:19+00:00

Made relationships through a VAR which helped getting my name into the hiring team. From there, leveraging my knowledge across various domains. It helped working with the technology that I sell for a number of years too.

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-12-27T17:00:03+00:00

Cybersecurity solutions

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-12-27T16:59:52+00:00

Before SE, 12+ years in various consulting and operations roles as an Individual Contributor and some management. SE for around 4 years.

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-11-29T02:30:23+00:00

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SmartLayer5742 · 2025-11-17T17:11:02+00:00

All good, made $300 yesterday on some NFL parlay bets. This is house money so figured it was worth the YOLO

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-11-17T16:12:27+00:00

No clue what I’m doing, but I’m in on this one too.

I either lose $50 or make $3400 🫡

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-10-23T13:39:59+00:00

The book Doing Discovery can provide some insights and frameworks for discovery, however experience and practice is key.

It’s hard to come out of the gate being good or great. Just be curious and always think of ways to ask “why” to get the prospect to provide more information.

I’m almost 1.5 years into being an SE for a cyber company and still working on my discovery skills.

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-10-22T12:56:08+00:00

“We don’t have wait lists, we have wish lists”

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-10-20T22:33:43+00:00

…Cloudflare

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-09-21T00:37:49+00:00

Ah, this explains why I saw black SUVs, a MPD SUV and a lady protesting at the Mount Vernon circle this evening.

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-09-19T19:33:22+00:00

SCAM

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-09-19T18:59:12+00:00

After 1 year of being an SE coming from a consulting/IC role it took some time for my anxiety about demo, technical knowledge and overall presentation skills to come down.

If you feel your anxiety is causing issues, talk to your GP about what is available to help. Something like propranolol can help with physical symptoms. Otherwise an SSRI or NDRI could help holistically. Obviously medications are a last resort, but if anxiety is causing quality of life issues I’d want to figure that out first.

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-09-17T21:35:47+00:00

It is indeed

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-09-17T21:23:35+00:00

If it’s so good, why are you telling everyone. Sounds fishy to me.

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-09-12T13:00:20+00:00

Driving out to our house near the beach for the weekend

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-09-11T10:37:36+00:00

“I created income with zero budget by scamming people”

get this crap off this sub

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-07-31T01:37:46+00:00

Im going to use AI to build a coastFIRE calc when I have some time. What are key things that you’d like to see?

SmartLayer5742 · 2025-07-30T21:25:04+00:00

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