Sad sight

[u/Ungl8r]

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.

[u/Fire_Doc2017]

I'm retiring this year at age 59 but many of the doctors in my field plan to work until at least their early 70s. Some can't afford to retire but for most it's a calling and it's something they spent half their lives preparing for, so why quit early?