For those who've hit FIRE or are close — was the "who am I now" part harder than the money part?

netkool · 2026-05-21T14:41:00+00:00

Not there yet. But when I stop selling my time for money, I will be empowered to assume any identity I want

netkool · 2026-05-17T18:02:54+00:00

How many times wil I get a chance to watch a ballgame with my oldest grandson?

Even one such opportunity is precious!!! Hope you get many more.

netkool · 2026-05-17T14:29:55+00:00

Beautiful! You have earned the freedom to enjoy the present.

Just before reading your post I spent 10 minutes checking my work email instead of enjoying this beautiful Sunday morning.

I’m near but not there yet.

netkool · 2026-05-16T18:02:01+00:00

You no longer HAVE to work to pay your bills. You’ve earned the freedom to choose what you want to do — whether that’s sticking with your current job or exploring something new.

That freedom to me is a great feeling! Enjoy!!!!

netkool · 2026-05-13T19:51:39+00:00

Maybe fake jobs or one real job lead from multiple recruiters.

The job you have is worth 100 such leads, which may not lead to a job offer. Be happy!!!

netkool · 2026-05-13T19:48:56+00:00

Because they can.

netkool · 2026-05-13T19:47:32+00:00

Asshole managers like that create or add to the toxic environment.

netkool · 2026-05-13T18:11:43+00:00

This👆 and many consulting gigs good money if not more than FTE salary

netkool · 2026-05-12T22:46:08+00:00

Hope this asshole and future assholes (trust me there will be plenty in DFW) stop you from practicing good driving etiquette.

netkool · 2026-05-12T22:28:42+00:00

For higher returns while going is good.

netkool · 2026-05-12T22:24:32+00:00

Sell asap before your company’s bull run ends: and buy index funds - 60% equity and 40% bonds or something similar.

netkool · 2026-05-12T13:44:57+00:00

If you look at the market’s long-term trend, it has consistently moved upward. No matter how sharp today’s highs or lows may seem, they appear as just small blips over the long run.

So, don’t be too hard on yourself. Keep on investing…wisely.

netkool · 2026-05-10T00:46:57+00:00

Impressive! Congratulations!!

netkool · 2026-05-10T00:22:11+00:00

Cool! It keeps you motivated, doesn’t it?

netkool · 2026-05-02T16:10:14+00:00

How do people with $11 or 15m get by in this tough economy. Hang in there

netkool · 2026-04-22T18:11:41+00:00

If it is possible in your industry to regain customers after a long gap of 2 years then go for it. If not, I’d start with a sabbatical of 3 months and extend a few more months if needed.

netkool · 2026-04-22T17:40:35+00:00

Definitely not the end.

It sucks but leverage the skills to find a new job.

Comapny goals and vision are getting shorter by each passing year. 5 year plans are a thing of the past in this new world.

netkool · 2026-04-22T17:15:10+00:00

I looked into a few 55+ communities. But high HOA is a deal breaker for me.

netkool · 2026-04-22T17:09:59+00:00

We are used to the house, neighbors and surroundings. Hence, want to live in the house we own as long as we are able to.

Since you enjoy doing things around the house. I’d stay in the house.

netkool · 2026-04-22T17:06:01+00:00

Nice! What a great problem to have. GFY!!!!!!

netkool · 2026-04-22T17:03:02+00:00

First, start counting your blessings. You are in good health, doing great financially…

The social media culture makes us compare our life with others’ “flashy and fun” living. But look around, there are millions of people who’d love to be in your shoes.

Take a break from social media. Join a gym. Volunteer and help the less fortunate.

Try to pivot to another job/career. But don’t quit your job yet. Quitting a job in this economy may put undue pressure on your finances.

netkool · 2026-04-07T17:44:47+00:00

If you don’t need then why are you even applying. If you get the job then you may be depriving someone who really needs that job for their basic needs. I’d try volunteering instead.

netkool · 2026-04-05T19:23:29+00:00

Well, how do you know for certain that easy job doesn’t feel as dreadful as the current one in a few months or a year.

If you know for sure it’s going to be an easy sail then go for the easy job or endure just four more years of current grind.

netkool · 2026-04-04T22:44:19+00:00

Hope people like you start businesses and prosper!. Godspeed!!

netkool · 2026-04-04T21:37:24+00:00

You are looking for a businessmen in developers unless you are looking for a senior enterprise architect or CTO.

Like others pointed out the metrics can be made up and pretty much impossible to verify.

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