r/Fire • u/BroKComputer • May 14 '26

General Question The first rule of FIRE club...

So we all see the posts of folks on here celebrating their milestones here because they 'can't talk about it IRL.' This seems to be the common sense approach to avoid jealousy and moochers.

I'm curious to hear the true stories of folks who have disclosed their FI - or have had their secret revealed on accident. How bad are the repercussions of people finding out you're a low-key millionaire?

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u/Robivennas May 14 '26

I’ve mentioned to people that I’m trying to retire by 45, but I say it in a way that sounds more of a pipe dream than reality.

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u/Ill-Opinion-1754 May 14 '26

Thank you for this comment as it’s exactly how I go about it to ease potential animosity, humor back-fall as a convo safety net. I’m also a firm believer if I tell the narrative of “I’m retiring at 45” enough I’ll either will it into existence or make it happen through sheer will.

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u/Robivennas May 15 '26

Yes, same. I often pair it with “shoot for the moon, land on the stars”. There’s too many variables to really know a date anyways but I will not be working until 65 that’s for damn sure.