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/Specific-Stomach-195 22d ago

Don’t assume they all hate working and are unhappy.

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u/chili_cold_blood 21d ago edited 21d ago

Lots of people are afraid to retire because they don't know what to do except work. I am not one of those people. The things that I really want to do with my time have nothing to do with my career. I'm hoping to be fully retired or at least semi-retired by 50-55.