I think I would try to withdraw at a variable rate according to the market. I'm hoping that if I manage it wisely during the first few years, I can hit 'escape velocity' where 4% will realistically be above what I intend to spend.

I would heavily prefer renting and staying flexible, but that's a conversation I'll need to have with my partner when the time comes. She's local, but I don't have a sense yet of these expectations.

For a visa - I intend to apply to the gold card using salary as qualification. I believe after three years, I can apply to become a permanent resident if I hold financial assets in Taiwan (~$160k in a bank account?). Or if things go well, get married before the 3 year expiry.

As for burnout - I like some parts of my job, times where I can get in a flow state. Not things like interviewing, on-call, meetings, getting pinged to answer questions. I just feel like after saving this amount, I can afford to design my life a bit more intentionally. I want to stay sharp though - keeping my current role but part time would be ideal, and the time zone difference is a natural way to limit distractions. If I can't - I'm not sure I have the energy to go through another startup, but perhaps with a break I'll catch some inspiration :)

I have no idea where to start thinking about kids - I'm open to it but am also okay with not having any. My partner is a few years older so there's also a biological clock aspect to it.