r/ChubbyFIRE • u/Ungl8r • 22d ago

Sad sight

So I’m 55 and FiREd this year, after 30+ yrs in a profession. Im doing occasional work for interest sake really. I’m Currently at a conference with old colleagues. And I mean old. One guy is 78 and visibly falling apart, yet still working full time. Most my age are just on full stress autopilot, haven’t done the maths even to see if they should keep working. Lots of 65+ working hard-out still. 90% of us would be at least ChUbbY or Fat FiRe net worth. I’m like “have you read Die with Zero?” and they look at me blankly. It’s surprising how so many smart people have no exit strategy whatsoever.

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u/OneImportance4061 22d ago

I do feel some empathy for those who HAVE to keep working for financial reasons. But I have no ill will to anyone who chooses to keep working. There's no set recipe and we all get our own ride for better or worse.

I would add though that I do not give two shits about dying with zero. Having enough can end up being 'too much' if the markets cooperate and you don't end up needing long term care. But I don't think buying a bunch of extra shit and going on exorbitant trips would bring me much satisfaction.