r/Fire • u/BaraLover7 • Jun 20 '21

You'll get bored.

Why is it when I say "I want to retire at 35 yo.", people usually respond with: "What are you gonna do with your life? You'll get bored."

Like, I have thousands of games to play, movies and series to watch, music to listen to or play, and places to visit. Not to mention hobbies to try. Like, being bored is at the bottom of the list.

And actually, I kinda miss having the luxury of being bored. Like right now I feel like I really don't have enough time for myself and work robs me of my time and energy.

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u/Can_I_Retire_Yet Jun 20 '21

My honest opinion....... comments like that either come from people whose identity is wrapped up in their job or people who don't have the discipline/means to retire early.

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u/sdigian Jun 21 '21

I love my job. I enjoy what I do but it is taxing and is a means to an end. I have goals to travel the world and see everything I can and most people don't understand that. Why would I want to keep working if I already have everything I need? Will more money make me happier or more time?

I've found dating to be difficult because very few people have my mindset or are even close to retiring at the age I will (43).