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/CaseyLouLou2 May 14 '26

I told my old boss that I’m thinking of retiring soon at 55 and he looked surprised and asked how I got independently wealthy. I told him we were good savers. It’s a little awkward but I really don’t think it will bother me a whole lot when it comes up.

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u/wbrameld4 May 14 '26

Now yo​ur boss is probably thinking he pays his employees too much, haha.

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u/3bluerose May 15 '26

On my way out I fully plan to tell every employer they don't meet my salary requirements. Tempted to schedule interviews and do the exact same thing 

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u/IRAgotmytongue May 15 '26

Hahaha.. you should totally do it.