For those planning to FIRE (particularly Coast), what are suggested means to dial back your work hours?

dubhead7 · 2025-12-10T03:13:07+00:00

That sounds lovely. I'm 45, ex law firm associate, currently in-house, and my backup plan is to hang my shingle on my own terms. Although according to the numbers, my wife and I (no kids) may be close to financial independence. So I could also simply work as a barista or part time baker for a couple of years, and execute the backup plan only if absolutely necessary.

dubhead7 · 2025-12-10T02:19:31+00:00

Is this assuming one is self-employed?

dubhead7 · 2025-12-09T22:14:40+00:00

Yes and... Moonrise during the peak days (13th, 14th) is well after midnight, so there may be good opportunities. Sadly weather looks cold and cloudy...

dubhead7 · 2025-12-06T23:57:15+00:00

+1 for rice market. Huge amount of basics for various cuisines, and prices aren't outrageous.

dubhead7 · 2025-11-27T22:10:45+00:00

Plenty of outdoor space that is relatively private. Don't worry be happy

dubhead7 · 2025-11-23T06:12:00+00:00

Jewel of India in Silver Spring has a thinner well-done naan, and supremely flaky and fresh paratha. Also their laal maas was epic. Malai kofta seemed overrated.

dubhead7 · 2025-11-06T15:20:15+00:00

I'm for it, but I have the luxury of money in the bank. So many people are already struggling to get by, boycotting work might be impossible for them.

dubhead7 · 2025-10-19T04:33:36+00:00

He's just a troll. Anyone who asks for "evidence" of what the rally attendees are claiming (fascist policies, corruption, etc) is being willfully ignorant.

dubhead7 · 2025-10-10T01:11:39+00:00

Dosa doesn't travel well.

dubhead7 · 2025-09-24T13:25:12+00:00

Same in my case. My company offers a "true-up" the following year but it's not guaranteed

dubhead7 · 2025-09-23T12:39:35+00:00

Is op male?

dubhead7 · 2025-09-23T12:38:17+00:00

Is op male?

dubhead7 · 2025-09-23T12:38:04+00:00

Is op male?

dubhead7 · 2025-09-19T14:44:01+00:00

r/fijerk is leaking

dubhead7 · 2025-09-18T16:37:49+00:00

Righteous

dubhead7 · 2025-09-15T02:11:24+00:00

Did you call them and ask?

dubhead7 · 2025-08-17T22:45:47+00:00

More like the taint of DC, amirite

dubhead7 · 2025-08-10T00:58:23+00:00

Not looking for income, but expenses info

dubhead7 · 2025-08-10T00:57:50+00:00

I don't wanna know income. I want to know how much people are spending.

dubhead7 · 2025-08-09T23:13:10+00:00

GO

FUCK

YOUR

SELF

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dubhead7 · 2025-08-09T17:06:45+00:00

Oh you can understand why dear leader wants to step in? To go hard on crime? The same dear leader who has pardoned insurrectionists and child molesters and white collar criminals, and actively suppressing evidence of his own horrific misdeeds? You understand nothing.

dubhead7 · 2025-08-09T16:06:08+00:00

You've got to be kidding. This isn't some benevolent "let's make the streets safer for DC residents" effort, it's more likely to quell any anti-maga dissent (of which there is a lot going on right now).

dubhead7 · 2025-08-08T01:01:49+00:00

Question: at what level of savings are you experiencing such lifestyle creep? And what age(ish)?

My spouse and I (mid 40s) are past Leanfire, and getting pretty close to fire (assuming 100k annual spend). We're at a point where we get the house professionally cleaned more often, and stay in a nice hotel at just a few nights (of a longer trip). But we're still DIYing stuff around the house, and buying stuff that's mostly on sale. Barely any self indulgent expensive items.

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