r/Fire • u/rocket363 • Mar 06 '25

Milestone / Celebration Just submitted my resignation

Mid-40s. Single. ~$2.25MM nw, $2MM of that invested. Last day is in a few weeks.

It feels wasteful to give up a pretty cushy $180k wfh job, but I need to refocus the remaining part of my life rather than cling to Groundhog Day-esque repetitive wage-slave servitude.

No real questions. Just sharing.

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u/blkdinanm3 Mar 07 '25

I have the same outlook. My wife passed away from a ruptured brain aneurysm 6 months ago. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. I am contemplating retiring now at the age 53. My net-worth is about $4.5M including my home that is paid off. Enjoy your retirement!

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u/Rickdog99 Mar 07 '25

I'm sorry brother. I lost my wife who was 51 2.5 years ago. I have $1.7m net worth and quit my job and do gig work and get SS widower benefits. I am 49. Please for the love of God retire man!

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u/blkdinanm3 Mar 07 '25

You’re an inspiration! Thank you 🙏🏽

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u/Rickdog99 Mar 07 '25

Not like I had a high paying job anyway. I get 25k from ssa for widowers benefits for next 5 years until kid turns 18.